Canadian Tire Corporation is looking for a seasoned communications and change leader to step into a high-impact contract role at one of Canada's most recognized companies. Based in

Toronto, Ontario , this

Director, Technology Communications & Organizational Change Management

position is a

14-month contract

opportunity to shape how technology-driven change is communicated, managed, and sustained across a complex portfolio of initiatives. This is a dual-mandate role — you'll be overseeing both

Technology Communications

and

Technology Organizational Change Management (OCM) , acting as a

trusted advisor to Technology leadership

while driving clarity, alignment, and adoption at every level of the organization. About the Role: Director, Technology Communications & Organizational Change Management

At its core, this role is about translating complexity into clarity. You'll define the

strategic direction for Technology communications and OCM , set governance standards, and ensure that priority initiatives are backed by robust

stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, readiness planning, and adoption measurement . You'll work closely with Corporate Communications, HR, Enterprise Change, and Learning teams to align messaging and reduce communication fatigue across the organization. You'll also play a critical leadership role in coaching sponsors and senior leaders through periods of significant change, identifying

employee impacts, adoption risks, and change saturation , and recommending practical mitigation strategies. Oversight of the function's budget and vendor relationships will also fall within your remit, requiring sound judgement and resource management experience. Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers

competitive salaries and wages , along with

store discounts

and access to the

Triangle Learning Academy

for supported professional development. Eligible employees benefit from

Canadian Tire Profit Sharing ,

retirement and savings programs , and an enhanced flex perks package that includes

$5,000 per year in mental health benefits

for employees and their families. Total well-being tools and mental health resources are available to all employees. Job Details

Job Type:

Full-Time (14-Month Contract) Company:

Canadian Tire Location:

Toronto, ON Requisition ID:

JR166480 Date Posted:





October 5, 2026 Responsibilities

This role operates at the intersection of

strategic communications, organizational change management, and technology leadership . You'll be expected to lead at both the strategic and advisory level, guiding senior stakeholders while maintaining a clear view of portfolio-wide change activity and risk. The responsibilities below reflect the breadth and seniority of this position. Define and drive

the strategic direction for Technology communications and organizational change management, aligned with Technology priorities and business objectives Serve as a trusted advisor

to Technology leadership on executive communications, employee engagement, organizational change, and stakeholder alignment Shape and oversee

Technology's communications governance model, ensuring communication activities are coordinated, strategic, and aligned across the organization Partner closely

with Corporate Communications, HR, Enterprise Change, Learning, Technology leaders, and business stakeholders to align messaging, coordinate change activity, and reduce communication overlap and fatigue Provide OCM leadership and advisory support

for priority Technology initiatives, ensuring communications, stakeholder engagement, readiness, and adoption considerations are integrated into delivery plans Guide leaders and sponsors

through periods of change by identifying employee impacts, adoption risks, stakeholder concerns, and readiness requirements, and recommending practical mitigation strategies Maintain Technology's OCM framework , methodologies, tools, and standards, ensuring a consistent and scalable approach to change management across major initiatives Monitor change readiness, adoption, and stakeholder feedback

across key initiatives, providing insights and recommendations to leadership Oversee the function's budget and vendor investments ,



ensuring resources are effectively managed and aligned to organizational priorities Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings

senior leadership experience

in Technology, Communications, or Organizational Change Management, along with a proven ability to influence executives and navigate complex stakeholder environments. Canadian Tire values leaders who can balance strategic thinking with practical execution and who understand the

people side of technology change . Bachelor's degree

in Communications, Business Administration, Information Technology, Organizational Development, Change Management, or a related discipline Senior leadership experience

within Technology, Communications, Organizational Change Management, Transformation, or a comparable strategic function in a complex organization Strong understanding of technology organizations

and the people, process, and adoption considerations required to successfully implement technology change Demonstrated experience advising senior executives

and translating complex technology strategies into clear, actionable communications and engagement strategies Experience leading enterprise-wide communications, OCM, and employee engagement

initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups Proven ability to assess organizational impacts , competing priorities, and change implications, and provide practical recommendations to leadership Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams , including communications professionals, change management practitioners, and external resources Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and external service providers Change Management certification

(e.g., Prosci) is considered an asset Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration, Information Technology, Organizational Development, Change Management, or a related discipline. Senior leadership experience within Technology, Communications, Organizational Change Management, Transformation, or a comparable strategic function in a complex organization. Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and best practices, with experience applying them to technology-driven initiatives. Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and external service providers. Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci) is considered an asset.

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📌 Director, Technology Communications & Organizational Change Management (14 month contract) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Tire
📍 Winnipeg