Full-time
Division: Service Operations (Others)
Province: ON
Bonus AIP Eligible/Bonus AIP Eligible: Yes
Compensation: CAD 110,000 - CAD 140,000 - yearly
Company Description Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Sodexo team has an exciting new client opportunity to join Sodexo as our next Project Communications & Change Manager located in Ontario, Canada.
At Sodexo, we believe that every role contributes to a better day for those we serve. Our teams drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all areas of our business - from strategic planning and operations to people-focused support functions. Together, we create the foundation that empowers our frontline teams to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients, customers, and communities.
Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
Job Description Accountable for deploying and executing the ERP change management framework through ADKAR methodology (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability & Reinforcement) that enables employees, managers, leaders and other stakeholders to engage, adopt and use the ERP Core effectively.
Proactive communications capability - reaching executives, managers and employees with clear, consistent, audience-specific messaging - is a critical enabler of Awareness and Reinforcement and a key driver of adoption speed, ultimate utilization and proficiency.
Regions within Scope: COEU, FRANCE, UK&I;, BRAZIL & NORAM
Understand the ERP Program context and expected business benefits from the solution in order to support employees change journey
Understand the processus changes within the selected functions, to be able to identify who are the persons impacted and be able to set adapted communication and training strategies and plans
Get buy-in from key stakeholders and manage resistance to change (e.g. employees who are comfortable with current processes and may view the new system as a disruption to their workflows)
Ensure a good synchronization between change management plan and project plan
Ensure that employees receive the necessary training and support to effectively use the new processes and tools being implemented
Work in an international environment: support SME from Regions within scope
Execute Communication strategy and Communication plan at project level following global ERP deployment methodology




Support execution of Change strategy and Change plan at project level following global ERP deployment methodology
Handle communications actions and mobilization events at local level
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their buy-in and support
Design, develop and deliver customized training programs (what for who and for when and how) for employees following Program guidelines
Tracks and reports communication & change management activities to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency
Ensure the transfer/capitalization of knowledge (including onboarding of the newcomers on the project in the selected countries)
Change impacts assessment, personas, heat maps, ...
Stakeholder analysis
Implementation of Change management plan according to change management strategy
Communication strategy and plan (what for who and for when and how) including setting up the appropriate communication channels: Targets Awareness and Reinforcement. Includes audience-specific messages, senders, timing, channels and feedback loops.
Sponsor Plan to target Awareness, Desire and Reinforcement. Enables sponsors to perform the ABCs (Active and visible participation, Build a coalition of support, Communicate directly with employees)
People Manager Plan to target all ADKAR elements. Equips managers to perform the CLARC roles (Communicator, Liaison, Advocate, Resistance Manager, Coach)
Support training strategy and plan (what for who and for when and how) to target Knowledge and Ability. For ERP, this must connect process, system, role-based learning and hands-on practice.
Managing feedback, questions and continuous improvement actions
Measure, adapt and sustain adoption: Readiness assessment results, ADKAR Assessment scores, Training attendance and proficiency results, Role-based system usage, Process compliance, Manager feedback, Resistance themes, Go-live readiness by business unit or region
Qualifications Experienced profile with at least 5 years of experience in Communication & Change Management within international scope, preferably in ERP implementation projects
Strong knowledge of Communications strategy and planning
Ability to build audience-specific communication plans, Identify preferred senders, Create key messages around purpose, particulars and people impacts,



Localize messages for regions and functions, Coordinate executive, manager and project communications through ad-hoc tools
Knowledge of management methodologies and practices, including change impact assessment and stakeholder engagement strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French verbal/written language skills is a very strong asset)
Used to work in global /international projects
Operational knowledge of one of the 3 functional scopes covered by the ERP project: Food, supply or finance
Change management certification is a plus
Additional Information What MakesSodexoDifferent:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
Versatile work environment
Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
Training and development programs
Countless opportunities for growth
Corporate responsibility & sustainability
An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo's latest awards here
And so much more!
Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.
Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.
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