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Membership Associate - Evenings/Weekends
YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford
Hamilton, ON
- Part-time
Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
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Regional Wildlife Manager
Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures
The Pas, MB · Thompson, MB
Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence (or equivalent)
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Administrator, National Distribution Team- EN
RBC
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Accelerates and resolves all inquiries, administrative errors, etc. as required, and refers more complex administrative issues to the Manager or Trust Officer.
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Associate Manager, Business Operations
Game Companies
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Operational Experience: 2+ years of project management, program coordination, or business operations experience - preferably within software development, gaming, or compliance-heavy…
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Assistant Front Store Manager, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
To assist the Front Store Manager (FSM) in managing the human, physical and financial resources of the store and in ensuring that store objectives are achieved by focusing on improving…
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General Manager
Boston Pizza
Dauphin, MB
- Full-time
This individual must have exceptional communication skills, leadership experience, and the organizational skills needed to support a dynamic team
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Customer Marketing Coordinator
Campari Group
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Assist the Customer Marketing Manager with other day-to-day activities as needed, including supporting program-specific POS development via graphic design as required.
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Overnight Awake Residential Worker, Part-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Grand Forks, BC
- Part-time
…health, well-being, safety and security of residents and the program site at night, and provides general, non-specific services to clients as required. This position will be alone during…
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Overnight Awake Residential Worker, Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Grand Forks, BC
- Full-time
…health, well-being, safety and security of residents and the program site at night, and provides general, non-specific services to clients as required. This position will be alone during…
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Processing Operation Analyst III
ATB
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
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Branch Manager, Westlock
ATB
Westlock, AB
- Full-time
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
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Services Lead, Stores - Full Time
sephora.com
Kingston, ON
- $22.2 to $26.1 CAD / hour
- Full-time
…performance-based bonus opportunities, a competitive benefits program, and robust learning and development initiatives aimed at promoting employee support and recognition. The final pay…
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HR Specialist
Highbridge Human Capital
Bamfield, BC
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Required to work in Anacla (Bamfield) Government Office 1 to 2 days per week
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The Shoe Co. - Sales Associate
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
Saskatoon, SK
- Part-time
As a (Part-time) Sales Associate, you will report to the Store Manager and assist in fostering inclusivity and diverse customer connections. In this role, you will be responsible for…
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Part Time Site Supervisor
Paladin Security Group Ltd
Toronto, ON
- $21.43 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Communicates any concerns/issues with Client Service Manager
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Program Manager
Toronto Foundation for Student Success
Toronto, ON
- $85,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for work
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HR Specialist
Highbridge Human Capital
Port Alberni, BC
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Required to work in Anacla (Bamfield) Government Office 1 to 2 days per week
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HR Specialist
Highbridge Human Capital
Port Alberni, BC
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Required to work in Anacla (Bamfield) Government Office 1 to 2 days per week
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HR Specialist
Highbridge Human Capital
Bamfield, BC
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Required to work in Anacla (Bamfield) Government Office 1 to 2 days per week
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Content Coordinator, French (Freelancer)
Nelson Education LTD
Remote, Canada
- Temporary
- Remote
Nelson Education is looking for a bilingual Content Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Content Management, you will work within a team environment to provide…
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Scrum Master (Freelancer)
Nelson Education LTD
Remote, Canada
- Temporary
- Remote
The Scrum Master (SM) is a project manager with experience running projects using the Scrum framework. The SM is responsible for day-to-day leadership and project management of digital…
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Assistant Front Store Manager, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
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Senior Corporate Account Executive - Toronto
ClassPass
Canada
- Full-time
Forecast quarterly performance, track daily KPIs, and communicate pipeline progress to your manager
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Senior Corporate Account Executive - Vancouver
ClassPass
Canada
- Full-time
Forecast quarterly performance, track daily KPIs, and communicate pipeline progress to your manager
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Solutions Architect - DXP
Sobeys
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Must have hands-on code development & delivery experience in mobile apps and websites

Nelson Education LTD

Scrum Master (Freelancer)

Remote, Canada

Remote

Temporary

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Job details

Job type: Temporary
Workplace: Remote
Remote eligibility: Canada listed. Check the posting for province restrictions.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably in an educational publishing or e-learning environment or in digital projects
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 13, 2026

Original job description

At Nelson, we've been supporting teaching and learning across Canada for more than a century. As Canada's leading K–12 educational publisher and digital learning provider, we work alongside educators to develop trusted, curriculum-aligned resources, digital learning solutions, and assessment tools that meet the evolving needs of classrooms.

From our longstanding publishing heritage to innovative platforms like Edwin, we bring together quality content, technology, and practical support to help educators create equitable, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences for every student.

Behind this work is a team of passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking people who care about making a difference in Canadian education. We're always looking for curious, creative individuals who bring fresh perspectives, embrace new ideas, and want to make a meaningful impact.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply to join our team today.

Let's Create Possible, one learner at a time.

About the role

The Scrum Master (SM) is a project manager with experience running projects using the Scrum framework. The SM is responsible for day-to-day leadership and project management of digital products. The SM will participate in the planning of projects and oversee the development and production stages, providing overall workflow/scheduling expertise with the goal of ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to Nelson’s quality standards.

The SM will leverage the contributions of internal staff including Program Specialists, Content Editors, Content Coordinators, Digital Content Developers, and Rights Acquisitions Project Managers, as well as external vendors including editors, proofreaders, designers, and full-service vendors in the completion of the work. In addition, the SM will work with the Product Manager (PM) to set project scope and priorities. A key aspect of this role is to ensure that the content quality and product vision is maintained throughout the project’s life cycle.

The position requires hands-on project management skills, high attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work with technical and non-technical staff and vendors. Key to the success of this position is the ability to be agile, work well under pressure, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a technical and quick-changing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning

Provide support to the Product Manager (PM) as needed through R&D for product vision and conceptualization, including participating in market research activities such as meetings, workshops, and focus groups
Participate in project planning meetings to plan for content development and production of product (e.g., author/advisor meetings)
Work with Senior Manager, Content Management and PM to estimate timelines and costs (e.g., writing, editing, production, reviewing, proofreading, alt text) for both prototypes and full products

Project Management

Collaborate with PM to identify project scope, requirements, and acceptance criteria
Apply Scrum project management methodologies to plan, execute, and manage process and workflow for digital content, from conception to go-live/publication, including markup, writing, editing, production (HTML editing, composition), integration of partner content, and creation of metadata and interactive content
Guide internal team members through the workflow, monitoring for quality and completeness set by acceptance criteria (e.g. reviews, instructional design), monitoring for alignment with design templates and brand identity, and ensuring that project milestones are met and that work is progressing within project scope
Source, engage, and liaise with external reviewers and vendors including designers, editors, illustrators, copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers
Identify blockers and potential project pitfalls, evaluate risk/benefits, and work with project team, other Scrum Masters, and Senior Managers to find solutions
Ensure that content-preparation requirements (e.g., manuscript, metadata, etc.) are understood and followed by the project team
Understand and follow guidelines for accessibility, web compatibility, and permissions
Advise on ongoing updates and revisions to assigned projects based on market feedback
Contribute to process improvement initiatives
Participate in team meetings and update Senior Manager, Content Management and Product Manager regularly on project status, alerting them to any issues that might require their assistance

Experience and Education

Post-secondary education required
3+ years of experience in project management, preferably in an educational publishing or e-learning environment or in digital projects
Thorough understanding of project management best practices and familiarity with Scrum; PMP and/or CSM certification an asset
Knowledge of publishing processes and workflow for digital products
Certificate/degree from college or university publishing program an asset
Knowledge of pedagogy and instructional design for K-12
Experience working in digital content creation and ability to quickly learn new processes, systems, and software

Skills

Demonstrated ability to coordinate people in a project environment where there is no direct reporting relationship
Superior communication skills, both written and spoken
Problem solving orientation with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Strong time-management skills, flexibility to shift between tasks easily, and demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workload
Ability to conceptualize, workshop, document, and socialize rapidly evolving workflow processes
Highly organized and motivated with keen attention-to-detail
Understanding of editorial standards and processes
Understanding of web development and print production and processes
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Collaborative strength – should embrace, support, and practice a collaborative style
Comfortable dealing with change and risk in a fast-paced working environment
Computer proficiency: Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, Smartsheet, Confluence, Jira
Broad understanding of copyright and accessibility standards
Teaching experience is an asset

Nelson is committed to Inclusion, Equity and diversity. As part of this commitment, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status. Should you require any accommodation during our selection process, please reach out to peopleandengagement@nelson.com.

All freelance work at Nelson is carried out on a work-for-hire basis, with freelancers submitting invoices for work on agreed-upon tasks and projects. The rate of pay ranges depending on experience and skill level, or sometimes according to predetermined task-based flat rates.

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Responsibilities

The Scrum Master is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and project management of digital products using the Scrum framework. They will oversee development and production stages to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education and at least 3 years of experience in project management, preferably within educational publishing or e-learning. Proficiency in Scrum methodologies and experience with digital content creation are essential for this role.

Skills

Scrum
Project management
Digital content development
Workflow management
Communication
Time management
Problem solving
Adobe Acrobat
MS Office
Smartsheet
Confluence
Jira
Instructional design
Editorial standards
Risk management

Remote locations

Ontario, Canada

Remote locations (standardized)

Ontario, Canada

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Keywords

Scrum
Project Management
Digital Content
Educational Publishing
E-learning
Workflow
Metadata
HTML Editing
Instructional Design
Accessibility
Web Compatibility
Adobe Acrobat
MS Office
Smartsheet
Confluence
Jira
PMP
CSM
Pedagogy
Content Management
Risk Management
Market Research
Product Vision
Quality Assurance
Stakeholder Management

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