Manager, Change & Continuous Improvement

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Manager, Change & Continuous Improvement on a permanent basis on in our Co-op and External Relations team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and will be based in Saskatoon.

Lead at the centre of how strategy becomes reality in a role responsible for organizational change management and continuous improvement approaches and support. Shape how our organization evolves by enabling leaders to deliver and embed projects and initiatives that strengthen performance and deliver sustainable value while creating a culture of continuous improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Lead Change Management and Continuous Improvement frameworks and governance, establishing consistent standards, best practices, and approaches that enable sustainable outcomes.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to assess needs, develop strategies, and provide strategic advice on change readiness, organizational impacts, and process improvement opportunities.
• Enable successful transformation and improvement initiatives by delivering high-value Change Management and Continuous Improvement solutions, tools, and expertise for complex initiatives.
• Measure impact and drive continuous improvement by evaluating outcomes, monitoring performance, sharing lessons learned, and identifying opportunities to strengthen practices across the organization.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Change Management and Continuous Improvement Specialists, providing coaching, direction, resource allocation, and priority management to deliver business outcomes.

Who you’ll work with:
The Team: You will work within the Strategy Execution Support team which leads the Enterprise Portfolio and provides project management support in addition to your role leading Change Management and Continuous Improvement. This team strives to cultivate a culture of continuous innovation, collaboration and high performance.

The Collaborators: You will work closely with other strategic functions within the department including Strategy Support and Planning and Member Strategy Development as well as business leads, organizational leaders, other departments and peers in Communication, Customer Experience, Employee Experience, Learning & Development and others across FCL.

Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Business Strategy and:

• Have 8 or more years of experience in continuous improvement, change management or a related field.
• Have a University degree in business administration, commerce or related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Are familiar with the wholesale and retail industry.
• Have worked successfully with a variety of leadership levels and other related functions
• Certifications in Change Management and/or Continuous Improvement and experience with multiple methodologies are strong assets
• Are familiar with the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) and the co-operative business model

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply as this opportunity will remain open until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a pre-employment criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.fcl.crs.