Senior Change Management Adviser (French Services)

Position Title :

Senior Change Management Adviser (French Services)

Status of Employment :

Permanent

Position Language Requirement :

French

Language Skills :

French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work at CBC / Radio-Canada

At CBC / Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date :

2025-07-27 11:59 PM

Your role

Reporting to the Director, Business and Strategic Planning, you play a pivotal role in planning, developing and executing change management strategies for large-scale transformation projects.

As an expert adviser, you will provide crucial support to various departments, helping them analyze impacts, develop tailored plans and implement concrete solutions. Your ultimate goal will be to facilitate the adoption of change across all levels of the organization. You will also be expected to build strong professional relationships and foster a trusting environment, which will be essential for effective problem-solving and gaining buy-in for change initiatives.

You will work closely with internal communications teams, business leaders and departmental advocates to empower them to become true change agents and ensure the smooth adoption of new initiatives across all components.

Key responsibilities :

• Identify stakeholders and assess the business impacts of transformation projects.
• Define, plan and execute change management strategies in conjunction with project teams.
• Develop and manage change management activity plans (communications, training, engagement, support, etc.).
• Gather, understand and address stakeholder concerns effectively.
• Create, activate and facilitate networks of change ambassadors.
• Help develop implementation support strategies to maximize buy-in for new solutions.
• Help design and deliver communications related to transformation projects.
• Gauge the progress of change adoption at different project phases and adjust approaches as needed.
• Support teams during transition and closing phases, helping solidify the benefits of the changes.

What you bring :

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, change management, organizational development or a related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in a similar role or in organizational transformation in a cross-functional context.
• Proven experience managing large-scale strategic projects, ideally in a digital transformation environment.

Required skills and qualifications :

• Strong understanding of organizational development and change management concepts.
• Ability to quickly grasp organizational challenges and propose suitable solutions.
• Strong ability to analyze, synthesize and simplify complex information.
• Influential leadership and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to navigate complex environments and manage multiple priorities concurrently.
• Talent in facilitation, active listening and group dynamics management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of digital environments and media operations is an asset.
• Bilingualism (English / French) is an asset.

Applications :

Given the nature of this position, we prefer to receive your resumé and cover letter in French.

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place in August.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes :

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC / Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

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Primary Location :

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings :

Work Schedule :

Full time