Change Management Specialist

Join Atlantic Lottery as Our New Change Management Specialist!

Drive successful project outcomes by shaping how people experience organizational change.

Atlantic Lottery is excited to welcome a project‑based Change Management Specialist to our growing team. Reporting to the Manager of Enterprise Change Management (ECM), this role develops and leads change management strategies that ensure the people side of change built into how we deliver projects and initiatives.

You will apply enterprise change principles, tools, and best practices to reduce disruption, strengthen adoption, and accelerate business benefits. You'll help mature our ECM practice, building capability across the organization, and advising leaders on how change management can drive results.

Why This Role Matters

Change is constant-and when it's managed well, it becomes a competitive advantage.

As our Change Management Specialist, you'll ensure that employees, leaders, and stakeholders experience change in a way that is clear, supported, and aligned with organizational goals.

You will:

• Embed change management into project delivery to support successful implementation and adoption
• Coach project sponsors, project managers, and teams to minimize people‑related risk
• Influence project decisions through readiness assessments, change metrics, and adoption insights
• Support the evolution of ECM tools, methodology, and processes to strengthen enterprise capability
• If you're passionate about helping people navigate change, thrive in a collaborative project environment, and want to contribute to a growing enterprise practice, this role is an exciting opportunity.

What You'll Do

Change Planning & Execution

• Develop change strategies for medium‑ to high‑impact initiatives.
• Lead assessments, identify risks, and create mitigation and adoption plans.
• Deliver project‑aligned change plans; communications, sponsorship, training, and resistance management
• Facilitate workshops and guide project leaders and teams throughout the change journey
• Define, track, and report on project awareness, adoption, readiness, and benefit realization.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Integrate change plans and deliverables with project plans, timelines, and governance
• Work closely with project sponsors, business owners and project managers to collectively deliver project outcomes
• Advise and coach leaders and project teams members to proactively address people risks

Organizational Awareness

• Maintain broad insight into organizational dynamics, risks, culture, and dependencies to inform project-level change strategies.

ECM Development

• Contribute to the growth and maturity of the enterprise change management practice
• Build and refine project‑focused tools, processes, and self‑serve resources
• Champion change across the organization and support ECM governance through reporting

Qualifications We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field (e.g., Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Project Management, Organizational Development).
• 5 years' experience in change management or related fields (HR, communications, project management, process improvement).
• Must be 19 years or older.
• Must reside in Atlantic Canada.

Professional Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools (formal training/certification an asset).
• Experience leading or participating in medium‑ to large‑scale project-driven change initiatives.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand organizational issues and challenges.
• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies and the ability to integrate change into project plans.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills to synthesize data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills at all organizational levels.
• Skilled in coaching leaders through risks, resistance, and people‑focused challenges.
• Excellent organization, planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Flexible, adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in ambiguity.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, judgment, and professionalism.

Assets

• Change management certifications (e.g., Prosci, ACMP)

Work Location & Flexibility

• Office or Hybrid (after probation)
• Work from one of our Atlantic Canadian offices-Moncton (preferred for onboarding), Halifax, or St. John's.
• During Probation: Significant time will be required in Moncton Office
• After Probation: Choose full‑time in office or hybrid (2-3 days/week onsite)

Compensation

• Salary Band: $75,200 - $122,200
• Expected Hiring Range: $80,000 - $95,000 (based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity)

AL Benefits

• Extended health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic life insurance and disability coverage
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Three weeks' vacation annually (pro‑rated), 13 paid statutory holidays, and a vacation purchase program
• Wellness support, including wellness programs, 3 personal care days, and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Two paid volunteer days per year
• Career advancement opportunities

Recruitment Process

We've made meaningful enhancements to our hiring practices in recent years. Our typical recruitment process includes:

• Two in‑person interviews
• An assignment and/or scenario‑based questions
• Behavioral or cognitive assessments
• Verification of relevant certifications (as applicable)

All interviews are conducted in English, our primary working language, unless otherwise specified.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates will undergo reference checks and a mandatory criminal background check. Additional financial, educational, or credential verifications may be required depending on the role.

Internal Candidates

Internal applicants must be in good standing, which includes meeting expectations on their most recent performance review. Performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, attendance, mandatory training, and other performance‑related factors may be considered. A Predictive Index (PI) assessment will also be conducted or shared with hiring managers.

Eligibility to Work in Canada

Candidates must have all required work permits, visas, and authorizations and be eligible to work in Canada at the time an offer is made. It is the candidate's responsibility to secure these requirements.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.