Change Management Consultant
D2L
Date: 19 hours ago
City: Kitchener, ON
Contract type: Full time
Remote

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.
New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.
D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.
D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.
A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.
This posting will close June 23rd at 9:00am ET. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
General Description
Implementation & Training Services helps new and existing clients successfully onboard and launch with D2L products.
As a Change Management Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients at any point during their Brightspace journey, including implementation and adoption. You’ll lead change management strategy development, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and training enablement with clients from across industry segments. Your goal is to ensure clients not only adopt our platform, but fully embrace the transformation it enables across their organization. To ensure success as a Change Management Consultant, you should have sound knowledge of change management best practices, especially with regards to technology adoption.
HOW WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT?
Consulting services
Key Competencies
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE:
Base Salary Range
$109,500—$129,000 CAD
Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!
Why We're Awesome
At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through :
New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.
D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.
D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.
A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.
This posting will close June 23rd at 9:00am ET. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
General Description
Implementation & Training Services helps new and existing clients successfully onboard and launch with D2L products.
As a Change Management Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients at any point during their Brightspace journey, including implementation and adoption. You’ll lead change management strategy development, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and training enablement with clients from across industry segments. Your goal is to ensure clients not only adopt our platform, but fully embrace the transformation it enables across their organization. To ensure success as a Change Management Consultant, you should have sound knowledge of change management best practices, especially with regards to technology adoption.
HOW WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT?
Consulting services
- Support transitions to (and growth of) the online learning platform that align with client goals, timelines and constraints, driving value to clients
- Develop organizational readiness and change management plans, creating targeted strategies and materials that align with client goals, organizational structures, and implementation timelines to ensure successful enablement, launch and adoption
- Design communication plans to drive user engagement and adoption, with clear, empathetic, and persuasive messaging to address fears, misconceptions, or resistance to change
- Develop and track KPIs to assess change effectiveness through the engagement of key stakeholders, leveraging tools such as workshops and interviews
- Provide recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data to further enhance change success.
- Support clients in developing ongoing engagement strategies such as Communities of Practice
- Work closely with account managers to help clients define solutions
- Act as a client champion, sharing feedback internally to help shape the product and future client experiences
- Collaborate with training teams to develop customized learning paths
- Identify adoption barriers and work collaboratively with Customer Success, Product, and Implementation teams to overcome them
- Assist in risk identification and mitigation
- Support and participate in sales and go to market activities
- Demonstrate thought leadership regarding change management within and outside of D2L, through resources like blog posts and whitepapers, and engagement in webinars and conferences
- Contribute to the development of change management best practices, toolkits, and resources
- Recommend and assist with the implementation of process enhancements to better meet the needs of our clients
- Document methods and practices demonstrating the value and approaches of change management
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge on current practices and emerging trends in change management, especially with regards to technology adoption and the EdTech space
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of professional education organization standards
- Share your knowledge across D2L to upskill other team members
Key Competencies
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE:
- Ability to instill confidence and influence client decisions in a consultative manner as a trusted advisor
- Ability to deliver quality, professional presentations, workshops, and individual consultations, synthesizing insights and presenting findings in a clear and structured way
- Strong knowledge around leading technology change
- Direct work with strategic planning, change management, and organizational readiness and significant knowledge of change management and organizational development methodology
- Proven ability to navigate complex organization dynamics, while building and maintaining relationships at the executive level
- High energy level, demonstrated drive to succeed, and a sense of urgency
- Proven experience leading client-facing transformation initiatives
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
- Understand and respond to diverse stakeholder needs in online learning settings
- See the bigger picture and align change plans with organizational goals
- Thrive in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and complex stakeholder groups
- Effectively advocate for change with varying audiences (e.g., skeptical instructors, tech-averse admins)
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams and clients to drive alignment
- Deliver clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate messaging across multiple formats
- Anticipate challenges and respond with creative, actionable solutions
- Navigate and respect the unique norms and values of different organizations
- Bilingual (English / French / Spanish) is an asset
- Change management principles and methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci)
- Stakeholder analysis & engagement planning
- Organizational readiness assessments
- Communication planning & execution
- Training & enablement design
- User adoption metrics & KPI definition
- Workshop facilitation (virtual and in-person)
- Project management basics (e.g., managing timelines, dependencies, deliverables)
- Data analysis & reporting (basic skills to interpret adoption data and feedback)
- 10+ years of experience in change management, ideally within a SaaS or enterprise software environment
- Experience with SaaS platform implementations or enterprise software rollouts
- Industry experience in EdTech is a bonus
- Familiarity with EdTech Tools is an asset (e.g., LMS, SIS, digital curriculum platforms)
- Proven experience leading client-facing transformation or adoption initiatives, ideally in a SaaS or enterprise software environment
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing change management strategies, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, training design, and adoption measurement
- Hands-on experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder interviews, and readiness assessments with cross-functional teams
- Experience working in cross-functional environments with teams such as Implementation, Product, Customer Success, and Training
- Master's Degree or Doctorate preferred, ideally in Business, Psychology, Organizational Development or related field
- Change management certification (i.e. PROSCI or ADKAR)
Base Salary Range
$109,500—$129,000 CAD
Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!
Why We're Awesome
At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through :
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
- Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Home Internet Reimbursements
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
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