Scrum Master

Adecco Canada; London; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco Canada is looking for a Scrum Master for a Financial Services project, offering remote/hybrid work with required office presence in Southwestern Ontario for key events. You will coach teams, remove impediments, and ensure Agile practices are followed to drive high performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include facilitating ceremonies, supporting product owners, and protecting the team from external interruptions while tracking metrics and progress across squads.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Scrum Master or in Agile environments.
• Experience in Financial Services is a strong asset.
• CSM certification required or to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scrum, Kanban, and Agile practices and facilitate ceremonies.
• Support Product Owners with prioritization and releases.
• Foster cross-training and shield the team from external interference.
• Navigate roadblocks and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain visual management tools and track key metrics.

Skills

Agile Coaching

Scrum

Facilitation

Jira

Kanban

Education

College Diploma or Bachelor's in IT/CS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Scrum Master – Financial Services (Remote/Hybrid)

Location: Southwestern Ontario (Hybrid – Office presence required for key events)
Job Type: Contract
RateRange: $40perhour(Commensurate with experience)

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The Opportunity

Adecco is proud to partner with a leading, purpose-driven financial institution in Ontario to recruit a visionary Scrum Master. Our client operates with a "purpose beyond profit" approach, focusing on community prosperity and business growth. We are looking for a leader who balances high-quality technical delivery with a human-centered approach to coaching and team dynamics.

Role Summary

As a Scrum Master, you will lead Product, Platform, and Project teams to deliver high-quality solutions while maximizing productivity. You will act as a coach and facilitator, fostering an environment of creativity, self-improvement, and empowerment. Your mission is to remove impediments and ensure Agile methodologies are followed to achieve relentless improvement and high-performing team dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Coaching (30%): Guide the organization on Scrum, Kanban, and Agile practices. Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement to ensure full team engagement.

• Work Support & Delivery (30%): Support Product Owners in prioritization and release timing. Ensure initiatives are delivered within budget, scope, and timeline while making squad progress visible to all stakeholders.

• Collaboration & Shielding (15%): Foster cross-training and mutual support within the squad. Protect the team from external interference to maintain peak productivity.

• Strategic Problem Solving (15%): Navigate the squad through technical and business roadblocks. Cultivate a trusting environment where issues can be raised and solved without fear of consequences.

• Metrics & Reporting (10%): Maintain visual management tools (Kanban boards, OKRs) and track key performance metrics to ensure alignment across all squads.

Qualifications

• Education: College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or working in a dedicated Agile environment.

• Industry Knowledge: Experience within the Financial Services industry is considered a strong asset.

• Technical Skills: Background in software development, business systems analysis, or project management.

• Certification: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) designation is required (or must be obtained within 12 months of hire).

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Flexibility: Primarily remote/virtual work with a requirement to attend face-to-face meetings and team events in-office (Southwestern Ontario) as needed (approx. <25% of the time).

• Travel: Occasional overnight travel (up to six times per year).

Why Apply Through Adecco?

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