Change Management Officer, R3 Project - Initiative & Opportunity

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Department:

R3 Communications

Position Type:

Full-Time Support

Salary Range:

$37.34-$43.18-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

September 14, 2026

Length of Contract:

10 Months

Posting Information

Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date:

September 3, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Organizational Change Management, Community Engagement, Communications, English, Marketing, Business Administration. Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal education.

• Change Management Certification is preferred (Prosci or equivalent) 

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in post-secondary, with experience supporting enterprise transformation or technology implementation projects and strong understanding of student services and learner-facing processes.  

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in:

  -Change management;

  -Strategic communications;

  -Stakeholder engagement;

  -Public relations;

  -Community outreach and engagement;

  -Communications planning and execution;
  -Working with websites, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, survey platforms and collaboration tools;

  -Facilitating presentations and stakeholder meetings. 

Please note that following onboarding, this position is eligible for flexible work arrangement or occasional remote work; however, significant work time is expected to be on-site. Please see the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

This position is subject to the terms of the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement: SSCollectiveAgreementCurrent_E-1.pdf (algonquincollege.com)

Why Join Algonquin College?

• Compensation: Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits | Careers

• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.

• Company Culture: Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024

• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. Affinity Group Conversation Communities | Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

How We Use AI in Hiring:  

Algonquin College uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants and their applications, while ensuring that all processes respect and uphold the provisions of applicable collective agreements above all else.

Accessibility:

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.