Scrum Master

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master for a contract opportunity from May to Dec of 2026, with the possibility of renewal. A current Government of Canada Reliability Clearance or higher is required. Candidates will be asked for their file number at the time of screening.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Daily Stand‑ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring the team remains focused, aligned, and productive.
• Coach the team on SAFe and Agile principles to promote continuous improvement and effective delivery practices.
• Identify, manage, and remove impediments that impact team progress; elevate risks, issues, and dependencies as needed.
• Support Program Increment (PI) planning and drive alignment to PI objectives and team commitments.
• Partner closely with the Product Owner and team to support backlog refinement, ensuring user stories are explicit, prioritized, and meet Definition of Ready standards.
• Manage and maintain Azure Dev Ops (ADO) boards, ensuring accurate tracking of work items, solid visibility, and overall ADO hygiene.

• Proven 5+ years of experience working as a scrum master or in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge and hands‑on experience with SAFe Agile and Scrum frameworks.
• Experience using Agile tools such as Azure Dev Ops (preferred) or Jira.
• Solid project management skills, including planning, coordination, and delivery tracking.
• Proven risk management skills, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate delivery risks.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Certified Scrum Master.

• SAFe Agile
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Scrum
• Azure Dev Ops

We actively promote inclusive practices and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and other groups protected under the Human Rights Code.

We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

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