Change Management Specialist - Term position Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on February 10, 2012 at 4:30 PM Department: Human Resources Job Description: The City of Surrey is looking for an intermediate to senior resource to provide change management expertise for a series change initiatives related to the move to the New City Hall (NCH). The Change Management Specialist will report to the Organizational Change Manager and will support the implementation of the overall change management plan for this exciting project. The role is a term position until December 2013. Duties: In conjunction with the Organizational Change Manager, the Change Management Specialist is responsible for preparing approximately 800 City of Surrey staff for the move. This position will provide tactical advice to the NCH Project Team and engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders to ensure excellent customer service and effective staff engagement. The Change Management Specialist will provide direct support and coaching to managers and supervisors as they help their staff through the upcoming transition. The Change Management Specialist will lead and implement change management plans for NCH that will facilitate the transition through communication planning, staff engagement and training. This role will identify organizational and business process impacts, and support stakeholder teams in designing and implementing transition strategies. Other duties include performing the role of an internal consultant, such as; coaching, facilitating and educating individuals or groups to support staff. Educational Requirements: The successful candidate will have a Bachelors' degree in Business Administration, Management, Psychology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience in the field of change management. A minimum of 5 years??? experience working as a change management practitioner with a proven track record in successfully delivering change management components of a major project are required. The candidate possesses sound knowledge and skills related to organizational change and transition. Experience working at an intermediate level within the public sector or large complex organization is preferred. Web Address: www.surreycareers.ca Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: Fax: Opening Date: January 10, 2012 08:30 AM Closing Date: February 10, 2012 04:30 PM Back