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Aplin

Change Management Specialist

On site

Winnipeg, Canada

Senior

Freelance

18-02-2026

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Communication Leadership Change Management Training Organization Project Management Recruitment

Job Specifications

Tammy Boyko and Carlan Wilbon with Aplin are seeking an experienced Change Management Specialist for their client for this onsite role based in Winnipeg to lead and deliver complex healthcare transformation projects. This role requires strong expertise in project management, organizational change management, and healthcare delivery environments, with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, clinical stakeholders, and executive leadership.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience delivering technology-enabled transformation initiatives, applying structured change management approaches, and ensuring sustainable adoption of new processes and systems within acute care settings.

Valid Prosci Organizational Change Management (OCM) certification is required for this onsite long term role in Winnipeg.

Benefits & Perks
Long term role as a Change Management Specialist 
Potential to extend 
Term until March 31, 2027 with potential extension to July 31, 2027 and potentially beyond
Responsibilities
Lead organizational change management (OCM) activities for information technology projects, ensuring alignment with Shared Health’s strategic goals and objectives
Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify impacted groups, assess change readiness, and develop targeted engagement strategies
Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged, and supported throughout the change lifecycle
Design and deliver training, workshops, and materials to prepare staff for adoption of new systems, processes, and workflows
Conduct readiness assessments and feedback sessions to evaluate organizational preparedness and identify barriers to change
Serve as the OCM lead for the implementation of clinical dictation solutions, ensuring smooth adoption across healthcare teams
Lead organizational change activities for enhancements to information security services, including implementation of electronic security tools, role/account provisioning, and staff awareness of security best practices
Act as the primary OCM lead for implementation of the Altera Sunrise suite of applications in acute care settings, providing guidance on workflow adoption, stakeholder engagement, and communications
Lead change management initiatives for surgical information system implementations within acute care facilities, ensuring alignment with clinical and operational workflows
Monitor and report on change management effectiveness and adoption metrics, recommending adjustments to improve outcomes
Collaborate with project teams, clinical staff, and IT teams to ensure that OCM strategies are integrated with project plans and deliverables
Maintain compliance with privacy, security, and regulatory requirements related to organizational change activities
Support continuous improvement initiatives, applying lessons learned from prior OCM activities to future projects
Qualifications
Valid Prosci Organizational Change Management (OCM) certification
10 years’ experience participating in organizational change management (OCM) activities in information technology solutions. Experience should include stakeholder analysis, communication plans, and readiness assessments.
10 years’ experience participating in organizational change management (OCM) activities in information technology solutions. Experience should include stakeholder analysis, communication plans, and readiness assessments.
1 year of experience implementing clinical dictation solutions in a healthcare environment.
3 years’ experience implementing changes to enhance information security services in an organization. Experience should include the implementation of new electronic security services, security role/account provisioning, and communication of security best practices to staff,
3 years’ experience implementing changes to enhance information security services in an organization. Experience should include the implementation of new electronic security services, security role/account provisioning, and communication of security best practices to staff.
3 years’ experience implementing the Altera Sunrise suite of applications in an acute care environment as the Organizational Change Management lead.
2 years’ of experience implementing the surgical information system as the Organization Change Management lead within an acute facility.
Criminal background check is required.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seeker

About the Company

Aplin is a private, family and employee-owned Canadian corporation founded in Alberta in 1975. An award-winning staffing and recruiting agency that stands apart for quality results, we have proudly fulfilled talent demands and advanced careers for over 45 years. Our mission is to create value at every opportunity in all interactions with our clients, candidates, colleagues, and even our communities. We build strong connections and leverage our networks to ensure success by having a deep understanding of the professional nee... Know more