Scrum Master

Affinity; Regina; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity is seeking a Scrum Master to guide cross-functional teams in delivering customer value through Agile practices. This role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing obstacles, and promoting collaboration, ensuring alignment with the Product Owner. Ideal candidates should have a background in Agile practices and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Referral program with earnings up to $4,000/year

Opportunities for professional growth in a diverse environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate scrum ceremonies and other sessions as needed.
• Promote agile practices while reinforcing scrum theory.
• Remove or escalate impediments to the scrum team’s progress.

Skills

Agile principles

Scrum frameworks

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or computer science

Job description

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Job Description:

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking a Scrum Master to guide cross-functional teams in delivering customer value through Agile practices. This role will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, promote collaboration, and ensure alignment between the team and Product Owner. The ideal candidate will reinforce Scrum principles, protect the team from distractions, and drive continuous improvement in delivery processes.

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 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 ensure the team improves how they deliver value.

• Assist the Product Owner in ensuring that scope, commitments, and line of sight targets are understood by everyone on the scrum team.

• Perform administrative tasks as needed, including scheduling meetings, facilitating communication between teams, etc.

Qualifications:

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.

Affinity Earn:

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12293

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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