Scrum master

Randstad Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Scrum Master for a hybrid role based in Montreal. This 6-month contract involves facilitating Agile processes, collaborating with teams, and ensuring optimization in project management. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills along with a Scrum Master certification and at least 5 years of experience.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Opportunity to work on innovative projects

6-month contract with possibility of renewal

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum events like daily stand-ups and sprint reviews.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to define user stories.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Scrum Master certification

Tools

JIRA

Job description

As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in facilitating and optimizing our Agile development processes. You will ensure that teams can work effectively and produce high-quality results. You will facilitate Scrum events, collaborate with Product Owners to ensure user stories are well-defined, and encourage collaboration and open communication within the team and with external stakeholders. You will promote a culture of continuous improvement and help the team identify and implement process improvements.

Advantages

• Hybrid position with 2 days per week in the office in Toronto, Montreal, or Saint-Hyacinthe.
• 6-month contract until the end of January 2026, with the possibility of renewal.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects in the field of Agile project management.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
• Dynamic and stimulating work environment.
• Participation in the transformation and evolution of technological solutions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum events such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure user stories are well-defined and ready for sprints.
• Encourage collaboration and open communication within the team and with external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and help the team identify and implement process improvements.
• Track and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) related to team productivity and product quality.
• Train and coach team members on Agile/Scrum principles and practices.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination for larger-scale projects.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master (at least 5 years).
• Scrum Master certification required.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with project tracking software management (JIRA).
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Summary

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Scrum Master for a hybrid position with 2 days per week in the office in Toronto, Montreal, or Saint-Hyacinthe. This role requires proficiency in both French and English. The contract is for 6 months until the end of January 2026, with the possibility of renewal. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master and will be responsible for facilitating and optimizing our Agile development processes, ensuring that teams can work effectively and produce high-quality results.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace by examining our policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, retention, and advancement. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can participate fully, especially underrepresented groups such as women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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