About this role
CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we?re more than just a workplace; we?re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events. Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services. As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact. THE ROLEWhen you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to a process for current and future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment. The IS Change Manager is responsible for overseeing and governing the entire change management lifecycle across IT systems, ensuring all modifications are assessed, approved, and implemented with minimal disruption to business operations. This role leads the Change Advisory Board (CAB), coordinates scheduling and prioritization of changes, and enforces adherence to ITIL-aligned processes, policies, and best practices. The incumbent will evaluate change requests for completeness, risk, and business impact; maintain the enterprise change calendar to prevent conflicts; and monitor metrics to assess success rates and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Collaboration with project management, release management, and service transition teams is key to ensuring smooth implementations and effective post-change reviews. The IS Change Manager acts as a liaison between IT and business stakeholders, providing guidance, training, and communication regarding upcoming changes and their potential impacts. This position plays a critical role in strengthening operational stability, reducing change-related incidents, and driving continuous process maturity within the organization. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses Bachelor?s degree in Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline OR several years of experience in a related field AND Change Management certification, an asset Experience In change, release, and configuration management processes In managing change efforts and activities In drafting, applying and interpreting policies and procedures In change management tools and Information Technology Service Manager (ITSM) platforms In designing and developing communications In implementing IT changes In Configuration Management Database (CMDB) In leading multi-disciplinary teams Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovati