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RQ11531 – Scrum Master – Intermediate
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master – Intermediate with strong expertise in Scrum methodology, Agile practices, business analysis, DevOps environments, CI/CD processes, stakeholder management, team facilitation, coaching, and Agile metrics. The successful candidate will support Agile development teams, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, manage impediments, promote self-organization, collaborate with Product Owners, and help ensure effective project delivery within an enterprise environment.
Role Snapshot
- Job Title: RQ11531 – Scrum Master – Intermediate
- Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
- Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week
- Estimated Start Date: September 21, 2026
- Estimated End Date: October 1, 2027
- Business Days: 283.00
- Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
- Hours: 7.25 hours per day
- Security Level: No Clearance Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certifications.
- Experience in DevOps Environments: Previous experience as a Scrum Master and Business Analyst within a DevOps setting, bridging the gap between development and operations teams.
- Familiarity with DevOps Tools: Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD processes.
- Experience with Cloud and Containerization Technologies: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
- Backlog Management: Experience collaborating with Product Owners to manage product backlogs, ensuring the highest-priority work is well-defined and ready for development.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on specific project methods.
- Prepare training materials and training sessions on project delivery methodology in accordance with guidelines.
- Acquire, customize, document, integrate, communicate, and implement comprehensive IT standards and guidelines.
- Knowledge and experience with Agile Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods and techniques associated with the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks.
- Communication, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated commitment and proven ability to do effective stakeholder management.
- Knowledge and experience in Agile methodology and ability to educate others.
- Experience facilitating the relationships between the Agile team and Product Owner and maintaining a safe working environment for the team by helping with conflict resolution.
- Experience leading the Agile methodology and development teams in self-organization and identifying and filling in blanks in the framework.
- Experience mentoring and coaching the teams on removing impediments.
- Experience capturing feedback and documenting sprint reviews to administer project goals and improve team performance.
- Project Methodology certifications such as:
- Agile Coach
- Scrum Master
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Other relevant project methodology certifications
Required Qualifications – 40%
- Strong understanding of both Scrum methodology and business analysis frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and processes, particularly CI/CD pipelines.
- Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and ensure productivity in an Agile environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced Certifications: PMI-ACP, SAFe Scrum Master, or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certifications are highly desirable.
- Software Development Background: Experience in software development is advantageous, enabling better communication with technical teams.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience in industries like finance, healthcare, or other regulated sectors is preferred.
Scrum and Agile Expertise
- Demonstrated ability to lead Agile ceremonies and implement Scrum principles effectively across development teams.
- Proficiency in modelling current and future business processes using tools like BPMN and process flow diagrams.
- Strong expertise in gathering and documenting business requirements, translating them into actionable user stories and process documents.
- Ability to perform gap analysis, identifying areas for process improvement and making recommendations.
- Skilled in tracking and analysing Agile metrics, including:
- Burndown charts
- Velocity
- Ability to use Agile metrics to drive team performance improvements.
- Expertise in managing and balancing stakeholder needs while ensuring alignment with development priorities.
- Experience resolving conflicts within the team and between stakeholders to maintain harmony and productivity.
Servant Leadership
- Lead with a servant-leader approach, focusing on removing blockers for the team and empowering them to achieve their goals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly articulating technical and business requirements to diverse audiences.
- Experience coaching teams on Agile principles, ensuring continuous learning and improvement within the team.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and shifting priorities while maintaining focus on delivery.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared goals.
- Skilled at resolving conflicts both within the team and with external stakeholders, ensuring smooth project progress.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced Agile environment.
- High level of emotional intelligence, fostering empathy and understanding to effectively manage team dynamics and relationships.
If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, kindly send the following mandatory documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Monday, October 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Mandatory Documents
- Updated Resume in Word format
- References
- Expected Hourly Rate
- Visa Status
- LinkedIn ID
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Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach Agile teams, remove impediments, support self-organization, and collaborate with Product Owners on backlog priorities. Provide guidance and training on project delivery methods, manage stakeholder relationships, and use sprint feedback and Agile metrics to improve delivery and team performance.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, plus a Certified Scrum Master credential or similar Agile certification. Candidates should have Scrum Master and business analysis experience in DevOps environments, familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, CI/CD, cloud and containerization technologies, and strong facilitation, communication, coaching, and stakeholder-management skills.
Skills
- Scrum
- Agile Methodology
- Business Analysis
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Jira
- Confluence
- Git
- Jenkins
- Cloud Platforms
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Backlog Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Agile Metrics
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Keywords
- Scrum
- Agile
- Business Analysis
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Jira
- Confluence
- Git
- Jenkins
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Certified Scrum Master
- PMI-ACP
- SAFe Scrum Master
- Professional Scrum Master
- Product Backlog
- BPMN
- Process Flow Diagrams
- User Stories
- Gap Analysis
- Burndown Charts
- Velocity
- Stakeholder Management
- Servant Leadership
- Sprint Reviews
- Lean Six Sigma
- Enterprise Architecture