Scrum Master

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Canada Life Assurance Company Full time

**Job Description**:
We are looking for a **_Scrum Master _**_within the _**_Technology Risk and Security_**_ division._

As a Scrum Master, you employ servant leadership to coach, mentor and support the team in agile product/project development and delivery methods. You will facilitate and/or support Scrum Events, coach the team on getting the most out of the Scrum framework and help the team to remove impediments. You will support transparency through clear communication and help foster collaboration and understanding between the Product Owner and the team. Additionally, as the Scrum Master you will be coaching team members on continuous process improvements and goals, focusing on the achievement of excellent results whilst building and nurturing a trusting and safe environment.

**What you will do**
- Organize and guide the team on how to use Scrum and Agile practices and methodologies
- Coach the team on effective use of Scrum Events including Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective and Sprint Planning, supporting full team engagement
- Support/Mentor the Product Owner on developing Vision, Product Roadmap, release plan, sprint plan and backlog grooming
- Remove impediments and protect the team from distractions.
- Foster collaboration across all team members, encouraging cross-training and mutual support
- Guide and coach those outside the Scrum Team to understand which interactions with the Scrum Team are helpful and which are not
- Keep the team organized and on track via reporting - Burndown charts, cycle time, etc. to ensure transparency and awareness amongst the team practitioners.
- Foster self-organization and growth within the team
- Reinforce Agile mindset - Continuous Improvement in teams through conversations, coaching, and role-playing exercises
- Hands on with JIRA and Confluence to ensure board(s) and cards are appropriately updated.

**What you will bring**
- 2-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, during which you coached teams on Agile practices and ensure alignment to Agile mindset
- Demonstrated ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement within the team
- Proven knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or hybrid methods to guide and optimize the way the team works with maximum efficiency & effectiveness.
- Experience with cyber security or infrastructure product management and delivery an asset
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts
- Bring a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around her/him
- Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace

**_ Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg._**

**Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

***

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

**We are one of Canada's top 100 employers**
- Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations._
- We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee _
- has the opportunity to_
- reach their potential._

**_
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_**

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