Scrum Master

Akkodis; Alberta; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Scrum Master to work remotely within Canada. The role involves facilitating Agile practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and improving value delivery processes. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience. This opportunity offers possible extensions beyond the contract period.

Qualifications

• At least five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum.
• Relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver value to customers.
• Reinforce Agile and Scrum practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
• Promote Agile practices.
• Build relationships to foster engagement.
• Remove impediments to the Scrum team’s progress.
• Lead process management and improvement.
• Assist the Product Owner.

Skills

In-depth understanding of agile principles and scrum frameworks

Ability to analyze and resolve impediments

Confident communicator, facilitator, and relationship-builder

Skilled collaborator

Innovator with sound business judgment

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or computer science

Job description

One of our clients is looking to onboard a Scrum Master.

This is a remote role within Canada, with preference given to candidates based in Western Canada.

Term: 2025/09/01 – 2026/08/31( with a possibility of extension )

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver value to customers.
• Reinforce Agile and Scrum practices to encourage teams to work with agility.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and other sessions as needed.
• Promote Agile practices while consistently reinforcing Scrum theory and values.
• Build relationships to foster engagement and encourage collaboration.
• Remove or escalate impediments to the Scrum team’s progress.
• Protect the team from internal and external distractions.
• Lead process management and improvement practices to enhance value delivery.
• Assist the Product Owner in ensuring scope, commitments, and targets are understood by the Scrum team.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed, including scheduling meetings and facilitating communication between teams.

Required Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or computer science and at least five years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience working in Agile Scrum.
• Relevant certifications.

Required Skills:

• In-depth understanding of agile principles and scrum frameworks.
• Ability to analyze and resolve a wide range of impediments that are strategic, organizational, or technical in nature.
• Confident communicator, facilitator, and relationship-builder.
• Skilled collaborator able to reinforce agile principles with colleagues.
• Innovator with sound business judgment.
• Team player with demonstrated ability to help others succeed.