Product Owner

Global Spatial Technology Solutions; Halifax; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking maritime intelligence company as a Product Owner, where you will lead the development of innovative solutions that enhance safety and efficiency across the maritime industry. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment, ensuring high-quality product delivery while driving strategic objectives. With a remote-first culture, you can enjoy flexibility while making a meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving field. Be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, continuous learning, and work-life balance, all while contributing to a greener future.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental benefits

Annual HSA/FSA allotment

Access to mental health professionals

Annual professional development spend

One-time tech allowance

Flexible hybrid options in office

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development or technology industry.
• Experience as a Product Owner or similar role.
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize the product backlog for Agile development teams.
• Collaborate with technical teams to produce release documentation.
• Monitor development progress and report status to Product Managers.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Product Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

Git

Job description

Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) is a Global Maritime Intelligence company delivering solutions to enhance decision making across the maritime and logistics industry. Our platform, OCIANA, is designed to save lives, energy and the environment on a global scale using innovative data collection and analysis techniques.

GSTS is building a team to support the continued development and commercialization of this capability, which will have a major impact on maritime risk and vessel efficiency on a global scale. We're seeking individuals with drive, initiative, and adaptability to join our team and make the world safer and greener for all.Read more at: www.gsts.ca

ROLE:

As a Product Owner, you’ll collaborate with developers, maritime industry stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to guide our applications through an agile, iterative process. You will partner with the Product Manager to shape the product vision, prioritize development based on strategic sales objectives, and ensure high-quality solutions that meet customer and business needs. You thrive in dynamic environments, taking initiative and balancing analytical rigour with strong communication and time-management skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and organize the near-term product backlog, guiding Agile development teams
• Refine product requirements, user stories, and development tickets, ensuring design and documentation detail supports optimal development efficiency
• Break down stories into actionable tasks by facilitating refinement and requirements-assessment sessions with the technical team
• Collaborate with the technical team to produce release documentation—ticket updates, sprint summaries, and status reports
• Partner with Product Managers to align development objectives with GSTS’ product roadmap
• Drive timely delivery of high-quality technical solutions that advance key business strategies
• Ensure sprint squads meet product requirements, providing feedback and removing impediments as needed
• Work closely with Project Managers to align results with expectations
• Monitor development progress and report build status and delays to Product Managers
• Identify and communicate development risks that could impact internal and external stakeholder expectations
• Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, backlog grooming, planning poker), ensuring clear understanding of sprint goals and product requirements
• Solicit and incorporate team suggestions to mitigate risks to GSTS and our product roadmap.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years in the software development or technology industry
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Proven experience managing medium- to large-scale product releases
• Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role
• Deep knowledge of Agile and sprint-based methodologies
• Expertise in understanding and refining product requirements
• Highly adaptable, with strong analytical and communication skills across diverse technological domains
• Experience working with Git repositories and build management tools
• Proven ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Skilled at engaging stakeholders, holding teams accountable, overcoming obstacles, and leading project teams
• Team-player mindset with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to listen actively and develop a deep understanding of project, product, and stakeholder requirements
• Strong self-initiative and work ethic in rapidly changing, high-growth environments.

BONUS POINTS:

• Startup-environment experience
• R&D project experience
• Familiarity with cloud computing and programming
• Background in data-intensive, spatial/mapping, or scheduling software
• Written and verbal communication skills in French
• Business analysis and/or project management experience or certifications.
  

COMMENTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Candidates must be willing to obtain a criminal background check and provide two professional references

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Government Security Clearance. Eligibility requires candidates to be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada, or a citizen of a NATO country with a minimum of 5 years in Canada.

WHAT WE OFFER:

GSTS is focused on attracting unique, diverse perspectives that help drive the global maritime industry forward. Our compensation is comprised of the following:

Competitive salary and vacation

100% employer-paid health and dental benefits for you and your family

Annual HSA/FSA allotment

Access to mental health professionals

Annual professional development spend

One-time tech allowance

WHY WORK WITH US?

Remote-first culture: Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in Canada, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. Prefer to be in office? We also have Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Montreal, Quebec offices offering flexible hybrid options.

Have a meaningful impact: Join a dynamic environment where your contributions directly influence our products and company growth.

Collaborative team: Be part of a small, agile team that values positivity, creativity, and open communication.

Continuous learning: We’re committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for skill development and staying current with industry trends.

Exciting industry: Work on cutting-edge projects in a rapidly evolving field, applying your skills to solve real-world challenges.

Work-life balance: We respect your time outside work and strive to maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.

We are committed to creating a sense of belonging amongst our team. We place an emphasis on fostering a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from qualified candidates irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

GSTS offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you think this challenge is right for you, we encourage you to apply. Please address any questions to [e-mail].