Required Skills: Certified Scrum Professional/Master or a PMI ACP with over 3 years of experience leading scaled Agile and transformational cross-functional initiatives Minimum of 3 years of experience with Agile development (SCRUM, Kanban, etc) and within an Agile project team (either Agile by definition or Agile in ability to perform cross-functional tasks quickly) – balance multiple projects and collabora ting closely with other development teams Candidate should possess technical skills in atleast 2 of the following ETL, dat a integration, data conversion / migration, enterprise content management, docum ent composition, big data / hadoop, Guidewire At least 1 year experience in P & C insurance You continue to embrace servant leadership and display the behaviors that come w ith the key mindset shifts associated with agile methods You have coached teams and management towards improving Agile process and metric s, evaluate and mentor existing Scrum teams, and deliver training classes for pr oduct owners, developers and testers. What you’ll do: As Senior Scrum Master in TELUS digital, you’ll be responsible for facilitating th e product development process for multiple scrum teams. Your key drivers will be enabling the scrum team to meet their sprint goals by helping the team to coord inate their inputs and outputs, facilitating agile ceremonies, aiding in the rem oval of any impediments and buffering them from any distracting influences. You will employ agile and lean methodologies to support the continuous improvement e fforts of our squads, as well as share your expertise and experiences with the b roader agile community at TELUS. What you’ll be responsible for: Scheduling and facilitating key agile ceremonies, such as stand-ups, product dem os, retrospectives and planning Supporting the team to identify roadblocks that prevent the team from delivering product features to our customers Help the team to minimize noise that prevents them from meeting their sprint com mitments Facilitates discussion between the team and the Product Owner to collaborate on creation and estimation of user stories Increase the team’s agile fluency through coaching the team to embrace and embed l ean and agile practices in their work Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and rad iating information Enable the team to become self-organized and empowered teams that consistently d eliver on their sprint commitments Ensure the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collabo ration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility What you’ll need to be successful: Minimum 3 years of experience as Scrum Master working with Scrum, Kanban and Scr umBan Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification Thorough understanding of agile software development methodologies, values, and practices Experience with Lean, Lean Startup and Lean UX approaches are an asset Outstanding facilitation skills and experience Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse personality types Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills Ability to coach the team to reach their highest potential, and champion change Experience working in complex, multi-project, multi-team environments You take ownership on whatever it is you’re on and feel accountable for the result s Self-confidence to be assertive when taking a position and can constructively re solve problems A passion and commitment to your own personal development Creative, resourceful and innovative at tackling complex challenges Approachable and willing to offer helpful solution Possess a get-it-done attitude Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification We want to work with people who: Have a passion for the web and all things digital Thrive in a lean, fast paced and changing environment View collaboration as essential to your work Clearly see things from the perspective our customers Utilize the power of data to inform decisions Continually refine their practice and process What you can expect from us: We don’t come to work in suits or sit all day long in grey cubicles; we come as we are, keen to share our latest ideas We want you to help shape and shift our culture in brave new directions, not sim ply fit in We work and play like a team; great ideas can come as easily during an impromptu hallway soccer match or social team building activity outside the office; we do n’t discriminate Fuel for thought… Ours comes in the form of weekly lunches and an unending supply of healthy snacks Bottom line? What matters at TELUS digital is creating a free flowing, stimulati ng, supportive space where every one of us can thrive and feel alive Our team is growing. We’re looking for talented individuals like yourself. Apply n ow! Key Responsibilities As a Lead Lead the PMO into/through its next stages of evolution Develop project management standards, processes and policies across all product teams Implement standardized usage of up-to-date project management tools As a Senior Develop project plans, timelines, & resource and communication plans Manage multiple projects across a variety of products and platforms Proactively identify and manage dependencies and risks Maintain required project documentation Communicate regularly with all stakeholders with regard to project status Key Qualifications Experience (at least 4 years) in digital project management Demonstrated progression attributed to results Scrum Master certification required Advocate for lean and agile process methodologies Expert user of JIRA/Confluence suite highly desirable BA / BSc required, a PMP designation is an asset Technical background preferred Success working in both the strategic and operational levels of an organization Excellent team leadership skills coordinating project dependencies and balancing multiple priorities toward successfully delivering completed projects Excellent written and verbal presentation/communication skills Key Personal Attributes Energetic self-starter driven by success Collaborative consensus builder Energized by a culture where change is more-and-more the norm Communicator first and foremost Conscientious self-improver applying learnings to work Mantra - “operate better, faster, smarter” Application Deadline: Sunday July 10th, 2016 Postmedia Digital, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to diversit y and equal opportunity for all people. No phone calls please. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will b e considered. Postmedia Inc. would like to thank all interested applicants; howe ver, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodati on requests will be provided on an individual basis. Description BlueCat seeks an exceptionally talented Scrum Master who will provide effective collaboration, facilitation, leadership, and coaching skills supporting the deve lopment of our software applications. The successful candidate will be consider ed a subject-matter expert, have excellent logic and problem solving skills and a drive to make a difference. We need an individual that puts the team before th emselves. They will be responsible for coaching the rules of Scrum, removing imp ediments from their team while promoting self-management and constantly improvin g our standards of work. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each ess ential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, education and/or certificate required. Overall: - Must be “self-motivated” and capable of managing multiple priorities and tasks as delegated - Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical departments - Communicate with other management, developers, product managers and technical support specialists on product issues - Must be a “team-player” with the ability to work within a collaborative environmen t Support the product development process: - Co-ordinate with the release manager on aligning with the release plan - Organize and facilitate project planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, re trospectives, sprint and release planning, demos and other Scrum-related meeting s - Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress - Maintain process documentation - Ensure the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of colla boration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility Support the Product Owner: - Assist as needed with backlog maintenance - Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and r adiating information - Assist with prioritization and resolution of defects/bugs Support the Product Team: - Assist team with making appropriate commitments through story selection, task definition - Participate proactively in developing and maintaining team standards, tools, a nd best practices - Identify and remove impediments, prevents distractions - Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution - Empower the team to self-organize Skills and Experience Required: - Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Engineering / Computer Science, or equivalent - 1 to 3 years of Scrum Master experience - Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse personality types - Ability to understand complex technical issues - Thorough understanding of Agile software development methodologies, values, an d procedures - Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle - Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other d epartment personnel - Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills - Ability to coach the team to reach their highest potential - Must be “self-motivated” as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems - Must be collaborative in driving decisions - Must be a team-player - Ability to deal with multiple projects and deadlines - Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high attention to detail - Professional Certification is an asset Personal Characteristics: - Passion to proactively seek ways to improve processes - Self-confidence to be assertive when taking a position and can constructively resolve problems - Creative, resourceful and innovative at tackling complex challenges (in a time ly matter) - Self taught and self-teaching, with a demonstrated aptitude for acquiring know ledge and skills and new technologies readily - Organized and self-directing with the ability to identify priorities and mobil ize projects in an orderly fashion to achieve desired results - Respectful, professional interpersonal working style - Uncompromising honesty - Approachable and willing to offer helpful solutions - Should handle constructive feedback well The Senior Development Project Leader ensures delivery of technically complex re porting solutions targeted at various business units. The Senior Development Pro ject Leader coordinates development and delivery activities and ensures delivera bles are of the highest quality while adhering to defined release, change, proje ct and architectural standards and methodologies by leveraging a team of technic al staff. The incumbent manages resources, sub-projects and activities, while contributing to delivery goals in direct support of business drivers (including revenue goal s and customer project targets). – Help disrupt the future of banking with cutting edge technologies such as paymen ts, biometrics, wearables, augmented reality and game consoles – Always thinking outside the box and utilizing the latest technology and equipmen t – Passion for technology extends beyond the workplace – Work as part of a team which encourages both individual and collaborative innova tion Key Accountabilities – Experience as a scrum master and/or project manager an asset – Ability to perform resource allocations and workload assignments according to pr oject requirements – Experience in developing scope and budget for project delivery – Experience driving many internal teams and external vendors – Strong communication skills and ability to report delivery status to external an d internal stakeholders and develop required delivery documentations Payment experience is an asset Qualifications The incumbent will lead a team of Senior Programmer Analysts (Level 6) and possi bly contractors from time to time. The incumbent receives delegated responsibility from the Senior Manager, Workfor ce Management & MIS, or the Project Manager on a regular basis. The incumbent is accountable for project SLA’s and Audit targets on a project by p roject basis and will be assessed on results. The incumbent defers to the Senior Manager, Workforce Management & MIS on all ma tters regarding policy, major escalation or client impact. The incumbent is expected in turn, to provide background information on all matt ers, recommended action, and effect of action to the Senior Manager to assist hi m/her in making decisions. The incumbent collaborates with the Senior Manager in making joint decisions. The incumbent defers to the Project Manager and/or Senior Manager for acceptance of design, including changes and will recommend changes. Education And Accreditations Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or technical equivalent 5 - 7 years technical work experience (SQL, JCL, SAS, Oracle, Showcase, Avaya CM S) Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and client relation skills Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex initi atives Technical designations/formal training an asset. Eagle is currently seeking a Senior Scrum Master for a six (6) month contract po sition, scheduled to begin immediately. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: Scheduling and facilitating key agile ceremonies, such as stand-ups, product dem os, retrospectives and planning; Supporting the team to identify roadblocks that prevent the team from delivering product features to our customers; Helping the team to minimize noise that prevents them from meeting their sprint commitments; Facilitating discussion between the team and the Product Owner to collaborate on creation and estimation of user stories; Increasing the team’s agile fluency through coaching the team to embrace and embed lean and agile practices in their work; Facilitating discussion and conflict resolution; Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information; Enabling the team to become self-organized and empowered teams that consistently deliver on their sprint commitments; and, Ensuring the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of colla boration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility. Skills and Qualifications The successful candidate must have: 5+ Years experience as a Senior Scrum Master within an Enterprise Organization; 3+ Years experience with Confluence/JIRA; Proven Experience as an Agile process expert; The ability to work with both Technology/Business teams; Strong Technical Background, Exposure to any of the following technologies will be valuable SQL Server (SSIS, .NET) Spark, Scala and HP Extreme; Scrum Master Certification; and, Motivation, collaborative and be highly skilled. Senior Scrum Master Job Details We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Scrum Master to join our growing team t o deliver cutting edge Applications using Agile methodologies. The ideal candida te will have experience working with teams that have varied experience with Scru m. The role is within the Client Servicing and Acquiring division supporting the Wealth Management businesses. This particular project is about the integration of book of records into a portfolio management system. The other project is the upgrade to the portfolio management system. They have 3 scrum teams with various degrees/levels of experience; they will be doing a combination of technical wor k and also agile processes monitoring/best practices etc. You’ll be responsible for facilitating the product development process for multipl e scrum teams. Your key drivers will be enabling the scrum team to meet their sp rint goals by helping the team to coordinate their inputs and outputs, facilitat ing agile ceremonies, aiding in the removal of any impediments and buffering the m from any distracting influences. You will employ Agile and Lean methodologies to support the continuous improvement efforts of our squads. Senior Scrum Master Job Details Mandatory Skills l - 5+ Years experience as a Senior Scrum Master within an Enterprise Organization 3+ Years experience with Confluence/JIRA Proven Experience as an Agile process expert Ability to work with both Technology/Business teams Strong Technical Background, Exposure to any of the following technologies wil be valuable SQL Server (SSIS, .NET) Spark, Scala and HP Extreme. Scrum Master Certification Senior Scrum Master Job Details Desired Skills - Release Management - PMP - TD Experience Senior Scrum Master Job Details Assignment Length 7 months One of our top financial clients is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Scrum Master to join our growing team to deliver cutting edge Applications using Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have experience working with team s that have varied experience with SCRUM. The role is within the Client Servicin g and Acquiring division supporting the Wealth Management businesses. This proje ct is building out a Client Reporting application. They have 3 scrum teams with various degrees/levels of experience; they will be doing a combination of techni cal work and also agile processes monitoring/best practices etc. You’ll be respons ible for facilitating the product development process for multiple scrum teams. Your key drivers will be enabling the scrum team to meet their sprint goals by h elping the team to coordinate their inputs and outputs, facilitating agile cerem onies, aiding in the removal of any impediments and buffering them from any dist racting influences. You will employ Agile and Lean methodologies to support the continuous improvement efforts of our squads. Desired Skill-Set: 5+ Years experience as a Senior Scrum Master within an Enterprise Organization 3+ Years experience with Confluence/JIRA Proven Experience as an Agile process expert Ability to work with both Technology/Business teams Strong Technical Background, Exposure to any of the following technologies will be valuable SQL Server (SSIS, .NET) Spark, Scala and HP Extreme. Scrum Master Certification Nice to have: PMP Key Soft Skills: Highly skilled Motivated Collaborative Responsibilities: Scheduling and facilitating key agile ceremonies, such as stand-ups, product dem os, retrospectives and planning Supporting the team to identify roadblocks that prevent the team from delivering product features to our customers Help the team to minimize noise that prevents them from meeting their sprint com mitments Facilitates discussion between the team and the Product Owner to collaborate on creation and estimation of user stories Increase the team’s agile fluency through coaching the team to embrace and embed l ean and agile practices in their work Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and rad iating information Enable the team to become self-organized and empowered teams that consistently d eliver on their sprint commitments Ensure the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collabo ration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility At TradeRev: You’ll be given the opportunity to own your project and have room to create and se e your work in action Growth is what we’re all about and that includes you and your career. We’ll let you carve out your niche as a member of our team Enable you to have the freedom you need to deliver exciting, disruptive products industry and drive an age-old industry into a new direction. How We Support You: With Great Skills comes Great Responsibilities. We understand that in order to attain and maintain amazing skills, it needs to be continually up to date, so we make sure you’re all covered when it comes to any professional development, confe rences, and licenses. It’s on us. Other benefits of being in an amazing, successful and mature start-up: Full Health Benefits Healthy Living Credit Flexible Work Hours Your choice of Monthly TTC Metropass, or Presto/Parking Credit Casual Dress Free snacks, pop & espresso Games room (PS4, Xbox One, Arcade, Ping pong) Paid Vacation Weeks Professional Development (get certified and go to conferences) Amazing and Supportive Co-workers & Management What You Will Be Responsible For: Organize and facilitate all Scrum meetings (Planning, Stand Ups, Closure/Retros, Demos) Check- in with developers, QA and designers consistently to understand their sta tus and help work through communication or blocker problems Ensure requirements, bugs and improvements are clear, acceptable and ready for w ork Protect teams from distractions and ensure that teams receive complete informati on when possible Write executive summaries at the completion of sprints Keep project management tools tidy and tie up loose ends Provide support to projects in business and quality analyses What We’re Looking For: Completed a Post Secondary Education (Or if you have enough experience to show t hat you can think and write at a high level) A strong understanding of Agile principles and respects its methodologies Master level organization and multi-tasking skills Has been part of a software or web development team Project Management software experience, Jira is an asset An effective communicator who is a strong public speaker Great relationship management amongst teams and individuals Tech-savvy (obviously) Constantly on the mission for Knowledge and improvement (both Self- and Processwise) Calm under pressure We are currently looking for a Senior Scrum Master for a fulltime permanent oppo rtunity (will also consider consultants for a longer term contract) in the north end of Toronto. Our client has a positive, dynamic environment with a strong fo cus on implementing industry leading solutions leveraging the best available tec hnologies and Agile / Scrum best practices. The Scrum team is currently focused on a large application development, integration, and implementation initiative. Requirements - Must have successful track record as a Scrum Master within an Agile development environment. - Must have strong facilitation skills with the ability to qualify information f rom technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders. - Must be a results oriented team player with excellent communication and presen tation skills. - We are looking for an Agile ambassador to promote and support Agile / Scrum be st practices. - Definite asset to Scrum Masters with Web integration and implementation expert ise. About the opportunity: In this challenging opportunity, you’ll play a critical role in transforming and s ustaining an environment of continuous improvement and self-organized high perfo rming teams. As a LoyaltyOne Agile Coach you will be a discipline expert in Agile Practices a nd will help our Agile teams, particularly Kanban Managers, Scrum Masters and Pr oduct Owners advance in their use of Agile principles, practices and techniques and help the teams to go through the stages of forming, storming, norming and pe rforming. You will hold the role of a coach, teacher, consultant and mentor working with a talented, diverse and open minded group of individuals/stakeholders across mult iple teams. In joining our transformation team, you will be providing the coaching to drive a culture whose success is built on quality focused cross functional teams compr ised of talented people with a common purpose of continuous delivery and improve ment on business value. Our focus at LoyaltyOne is to work together solving problems large and small, ce lebrating our successes and shrugging off our failures. Our Mantra is: Wake Up . Be Awesome. Repeat. We are at the forefront of technology adoption in the enterprise and our work wi ll shape the organization for years to come. Who you are: Possess the ability to facilitate, lead without authority, coach and Possess sound judgment, keen eye for details and tenacity for solving difficult Bring a positive energy to the team and thrive on strong Strive for constant improvement in both yourself and your team in meaningful Someone who is looked up to for solving difficult problems, bounce ideas off of and providing an alternate Deliver results through an environment of collaboration and trust What you will do: Provide coaching and consulting to Scrum and Kanban teams to support their devel opment and ongoing improvement to become self-organizing and highly functional Provide the educational support to the organization on Agile principles and Scru m/ Kanban practices or any additional Agile techniques to increase the Company-w ide execution, innovation and overall Provide 1:1 mentoring and coaching for purposes of development, support or remed iation across all levels of the Hold a leadership role within the Transformation team to facilitate and environm ent of continuous improvement and adoption of agile/scrum practices You would describe yourself as: First and Second level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, PSM Scrum Coach and/or Trainer certification (CSC/CST Scrum Minimum of 5 years’ experience in practicing Agile techniques (Scrum, Kanban, XP) preferably in a servant leadership Minimum of 3 years of directly related work experience as an Agile Coach in an e nterprise Minimum of 2 years of directly related work experience in supporting an enterpri se going through an Agile Degree in Computer Science/Business or equivalent experience Interesting perks at LoyaltyOne: High impact role with interesting Flexible hours and strong work life Free Starbucks coffee and Subsidized catered Bistro On-site gym and massage Games Great health and wellness Located directly above the St. Patrick Subway One of the highest performing companies in the market (NYSE: ADS) You are a servant leader, communicative and social, you facilitate as much as yo u assert. You are situationally aware, enthusiastic and have as much of an inter est in Kaizen as you have in conflict resolution. Your attitude of empowerment and desire for transparency bring about disclosure to the business about development and business growth. You have been actively implementing Scrum either in the financial world or somew here else for around five years and you are looking for a new environment, an op portunity where not everything is quite as clear yet. Release management in a ba nk, funding models, those are all issues the Agile Centre of Excellence here at BMO concerns itself with. We are looking for an individual that strongly identi fies with and embodies the spirit of the agile manifesto and its principles. A p erson ready to step up at anytime and become as much of a coach as they could be a Scrum Master. Key Accountabilities :Serve as a senior team member, responsible for facilitating the adoption, implem entation and sustainability of Agile processes, principles, and practices Provide high-touch and hands-on team guidance, support, and coaching in close co operation and collaboration across all roles and functions, to facilitate increa sing maturity at a sustainable pace Provide training to Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Teams (i.e., individual an d workshops) Serve as an advisor to teams; leading by example and challenging the status quo Perform ongoing assessments of the teams Scrum maturity to inform ongoing suppo rt decisions Cultivate Communities of Practice Partner with Scrum Masters to identify and support opportunities to increase tea m maturity Help teams continuously reflect and improve, becoming more effective in their ro les and increasing their predictability, collaboration, and quality practices Promote environment and culture of experimentation and innovation Foster a trusting environment focused on servant leadership and continuous impro vement Draft and maintain training materials, collect and collate feedback from trainin g sessions Ensure Agile adherence and consistency while maintaining teams abilities to be self-directed Govern and life the values of the agile principles and practices here at BMO Authorities :Authority to execute the mandate of Agile COE and DevOps The activities of this role impact the work of Technology development and delive ry groups Desired Behaviours :You are experienced with working in engineering teams, as a Scrum Master, You have a good understanding of coaching You are not afraid to raise issues and remove impediments from your team(s) You care about learning new things and improving existing challenges You have passion for agile and know how to temper it during the long transformat ion BMO will have to go on. Key Performance Indicators :Within targets of Agile COE and DevOps : Agile enabled delivery teams In-team active coaching Engagement / Initiation support Health Checks and Risk Monitoring Governance Design Cross Functional Relationships Development Teams - team guidance, support, and coaching in close cooperation an d collaboration across all roles and functions Technology Management Roles - Present state of Agile practices, propose change i nitiatives, gain group consensus and approval, exchange ideas and align change a ctivities Project Management - Guidance and understanding of agile principles and practice s Business Management - Guidance and understanding of agile principles and practic es Qualifications Knowledge & Skills Over five years of experience in software development and/or project delivery Journeyman practitioner of Scrum (Minimum of three (3) years as a practicing Scr um Master) Journeyman practitioner of Lean (Minimum of two (2) years of practicing some Lea n/Kanban principles and practices) Some examples of coaching teams to adopt Agile methodologies Ability to facilitate discussion at all levels of the organization to resolve co nflicts Experience with approaches for scaling Agile without using Frameworks Stays current in the Agile space as exemplified by ongoing education in Agile fr ameworks training, conference attendance, user group participation and self-stud y Working knowledge of Agile development methods/techniques (such as User Stories. Test Driven Development, continuous testing…) At our company, we have been years. Working with us means ividuals with a shared focus iences. We stand behind your ntial into performance. helping our customers and communities for over 195 being part of a team of talented and passionate ind on working together to deliver great customer exper success with the support you need to turn your pote To find out more visit our website at www.bmo.com/careers. BMO Financial Group is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workp lace. By embracing diversity, we gain strength through our people and our perspe ctives. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Acc ommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects o f the selection process. Title: Scrum Master/Coach Location: Downtown Toronto Salary: 100 to 125k base Our client is looking for a Senior Scrum Master who will lead our project teams to successfully deliver Agile Development initiatives in the Greater Toronto Are a. Requirements: Minimum 10 years’ experience in Information Technology, with a minimum of 5 years’ e xperience of successfully delivering large complex projects and programs. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics Scrum Master Certifications preferably CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) or CSC (Certified Scrum Coach) At least two years’ experience of delivering projects using a true Agile/Scrum met hodology Results oriented; highly developed consultative, interpersonal skills and a team player. Demonstrated leadership skills Experience in leading and delivering complex projects. Strong communication skills with direct communication with senior business and t echnology executives Proven track record of high customer satisfaction. Ability to motivate and mentor team members. Experience in the Financial Industry, preferably in brokerage or banking Excellent written and presentation skills. A positive, “can-do” attitude and customer focused approach. Strong business and IT knowledge and experience in the Financial Industry. In-depth understanding of delivery methodologies and architectures. Responsibilities include: Serve the team and product owner for successful agile delivery custom software i nitiatives Help mentor and support team members Provide subject matter expertise for Agile offerings and services Organize and facilitate project planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retr ospectives, sprint and release planning, demos and other Scrum-related meetings Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress Ensure the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collabo ration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and rad iating information Assist with prioritization and resolution of backlog items defects/bugs Assist and empower the team to self-organize Job Type: Full-time Salary: $120,000.00 /year Required experience: Scrum Master Certifications preferably CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) or CSC (Certified Scrum Co: 3 years Job Description Reporting to the Group Leader, Product Delivery , the Scrum Master will help del iver innovative and inspiring solutions for clients. Member of the Project Delivery team and will be responsible for leading an Agile Delivery Team on a large multi-phase project. Continuously apply a wide base of technical, client facing and industry expertis e to build practical and innovative solutions. Exhibit high leadership qualities and provide, support and guidance in deploying Agile processes. Key Accountabilities Facilitate effective scrum related team meetings Manage the Sprint backlog and key project elements Integrate info into concise action items – write software requirements, user stori es, user cases etc. Gather and present Agile Metrics for review and corrective action Maintain sprint burn-down charts, and project level reporting including team vel ocity/productivity. Track sprints and releases against delivery metrics and prepare status reports a nd internal/external communication as required Manage scope and control scope creep during development sprints Identify opportunities to design/deploy “Agile/Hybrid” processes, offering construct ive suggestions for change Build team passion for delivering value to customers through Agile project deliv ery Identify and remove obstacles which prevent the team from achieving their shared goal Must haves Minimum 5 years delivering in a Project Lead and Scrum Master Role Experience with iterative development methodologies and continuous delivery prac tices Experience in Implementing Agile processes into new environments Experience leading Agile meetings Job Type: Permanent Required experience: Scrum Master/Agile/Project Lead/Manage: 5 years About Nextopia Over 1,600 top Internet retailers rely on Nextopia to accelerate their eCommerce businesses. We re an established Toronto-based eCommerce company looking for a certified Scrum Master. Our next generation solutions are designed to unify acce ss across a broad portfolio of web platforms. Our products are developed n an Ag ile/Scrum development environment. The Job In A Nutshell In this role, you will: Advocate Agile methodologies and provide leadership and direction in Agile best practices, including ceremonies, artifacts and processes, to team members, Produ ct Owners and management Guide, coach and motivate the team to be highly effective, self-organized, produ ctive and accountable, with an emphasis on achieving Sprint commitments Coordinate regular meetings including project kickoff, sprint planning, daily st andup, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, etc. Liaise between the Product Owner, Development Team, and Quality Assurance team t o ensure use cases, user stories and acceptance criteria are clearly defined, un derstood, and implemented successfully Work with Quality Assurance team to ensure that test plans and test cases are de veloped and executed Partner with the Product Owner to groom and maintain the product backlog, review ing new issue ticket to ensure accuracy and completeness. Manage and negotiate scope, timeline, quality, goals and deliverables that suppo rt business goals Set and continually manage expectations with team members and other stakeholders Monitor progress and team performance throughout the life of the project Develop and deliver proposals, requirements documentation, presentations and pro gress reports Work with Customer Support, Development, and Quality Assurance teams to prioriti ze, track and communicate status of escalations Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by coordinating with cross functional teams Must Have Skills / Qualifications: MUST BE a Certified Scrum Master Bachelor s Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, or strong technical cr edentials and equivalent experience A genuine passion for Agile and love working with a team to build great solution s 3-5 years experience as a Scrum Master Excellent verbal and written communication skills Solid understanding of software development processes and procedures Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high attention to detail Ability to balance several projects across more than one team Extensive experience with issue tracking tools (JIRA/Confluence strongly preferr ed) Experience in providing consulting, leadership, facilitation, situational awaren ess, conflict resolution, continual improvement, team empowerment, and motivatio nal techniques regarding Agile and Scrum Nice to Have Skills / Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with the eCommerce industry Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and open systems Understanding of web and mobile software development Knowledge of Web development technologies such as JavaScript, AJAX Experience in project management Experience developing highly effective, empowered teams Solid understanding of DevOps and continuous delivery practices BE A SCRUM MASTER WITH RANGLE You’ll help create and build beautiful software that matters using modern JavaScri pt and software development best practices (Agile, TDD, Continuous Delivery). As a Scrum Master for Rangle.io, you’ll be joining a diverse community of people who are passionate about Agile thinking including Scrum, Kanban, TDD, XP, and its a bility to change the world. You’ll get to work on a wide range of projects, using the Rangle Flow, which encompasses our process, quality and technologies, workin g with a tight-knit team of talented individuals. YOUR IMPACT Opportunity to work with one of the most exciting modern JavaScript software com panies on the planet. Play a big part in the success of Rangle.io. We’re helping shape the Agile and Tec h scene in Toronto as well as modern web and mobile development across the globe . YOUR GROWTH We have built a strong community that supports and encourages learning and conti nuous improvement. We’re active in the agile community. We directly support the bi ggest agile meetup in Toronto: AgileTO. We have a variety of programs that help everyone improve, include several initia ted by our own staff (ex. Rangle U, Lunch and Learns, Hack Nights). We encourage everyone to attend a conference every year (and we pay for it). Everyone gets a coach/mentor to help you grow in your career. We also contribute to open source . You’ll be part of a small, impactful team - because we use agile/scrum, you’ll be pe rsonally involved in working with our clients and our teams with how we build ou t our products for our clients. HOW WE WORK You’ll join a dedicated team consisting of Scrum Masters, JS Developers, Designers , and Testers, who collaborate to build web and mobile apps. Our approach to making software emphasizes teamwork and close interaction with o ur clients. We rely on a well thought-out framework based on scrum, continuous d elivery, and test-driven development. This process allows us to build software i n a way that sets us up for success, allowing you to exercise your creativity an d build teams that matter – without all the red tape, hierarchy and politics. We avoid sharply defined roles: everyone gets to partake in all aspects of their project and to try their hand at new things. Our Scrum Masters don’t just coach: they also help our clients think through product features, contributing to quali ty and technical tasks. We believe in sustainability and a strong work-life balance, we offer flexible w ork hours, work from home options and a regular hour work week We work with many clients in an exciting range of industries including social me dia, e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation, alternative energy, wellness, an d more. Our goal is to work with companies that we feel, make the world a better place. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM Passion for Scrum and Agile methodologies. 2+ years experience in web application development as a Scrum Master, bonus poin ts if you have experience working directly with clients. Experience working with teams using continuous integration, continuous deploymen t, and automated testing with one week iterations a plus. Great interpersonal skills – we are a close team and work together to solve proble ms. A desire to follow a software development process that helps you sleep better at night. Extra consideration if you have coaching or transformation experience. Great problem solver and the ability to reinvent oneself – we are always looking a t ways we can do things better Proactive and self-starter – we hire folks that have a deep desire to do better an d be better, you won’t be micromanaged in this role (we want to hear your voice!) Passionate about learning – you’ll help identify new approaches and contribute to ou r processes and problems. This resource will be responsible for the following: Essential Duties: - Doing everything possible to ensure delighting customers - Guiding the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and valu es to delight customers - Guiding the team on how to get the most of out self organization - Guiding the team on self organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in th e Agile/Scrum frameworks - Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the tea m to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable fo r the team and organization - Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment. - Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and pro blem solving. - Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating t he work. - Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution - Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, an d radiating information - Supporting and educating the Product Owner, especially with respect to groomin g and maintaining the product backlog. - Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever po ssible, and leading by example Qualifications Mandatory Skills: First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least one year for a software de velopment team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and the ory. Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational aware ness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing tr ansparency Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: numerous Burndown techniq ues, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc) Desirable Skills Second level Scrum Master certification (CSP, PSM II) Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least two years for a software d evelopment team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and th eory. Knowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Storie s, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Tes ting, Agile Games Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team Experience applying a wide variety of well documented patterns and techniques fo r filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach(example: numerous B urndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs,etc) Previous experience as a team lead Excellent communication and mentoring skills Job Consulting What is the opportunity? As RBC undertakes a major transformation to adopt Agile and increase innovation throughout the bank, the Agile Community of Practice is looking for an experienc ed Scrum Master to join our team. Through coaching and full cycle facilitation o f the Agile process at RBC, the candidate will be a key player in the adoption o f the Agile mindset and methodology at RBC. Your involvement will help ensure th e success of Agile projects across RBC, a diverse and cross functional organizat ion. You will have the opportunity to coach, consult and collaborate with Agile teams, driving Agile adoption and continuous improvement for your team, yourself and RBC. What will you do? Project / Program delivery in Agile and/or Waterfall environment (large scale in itiatives) using influence to facilitate to outcomes Practical experience with any of the key disciplines required in agile delivery – such as software development or business (system) analysis; Ability to apply RBC Agile Management Framework and well documented Agile techni ques (User Stories, Burndown techniques, Acceptance Test Driven Development, Con tinuous testing, etc.); SaFE preferred Develop and maintain a solid partnership with key project and business stakehold ers and work collaboratively towards a common goal Ensuring disciplined software development approach: continuous integration, refa ctoring practices, peer reviews, continuous QA, and sustainable pace as standard When necessary, taking responsibility for managing dependencies between delivery teams and third parties or between internal teams Assisting the product owner with keeping the backlog groomed Ensure that the Scrum team is empowered, yet has solid processes and excellent d iscipline by following RBC’s Agile Management Framework (AMF) Ensure the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collabo ration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility Continuously challenge the ways of working within the team Ensure all Scrum working sessions are adhered to throughout project lifecycle Organize and facilitate project planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retr ospectives, sprint and release planning, and other Scrum-related meeting Ensure the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collabo ration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility Update agile tracking systems to provide transparency on Product & Sprint Backlo gs. Recommend improvements and assist in changes to best practice Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and rad iating information What do you need to succeed? Must-have Bachelor s degree or combination of relevant education and experience Must be a RBC certified Agile Practitioner or an industry Certified Scrum Master with 3+ years project management and hands –on Scrum Master experience 7-10 years of experience in software development and/or project management (PMF) and/or business (system) analysis Thorough understanding of agile software development lifecycle methodologies, va lues, and procedures Multiple years’ experience working with an agile methodology during a large scale, complex new development project for a large enterprise Nice-to-have Strong technical understanding of data architecture and technologies Technical background and/ or ability to understand technical issues at a high le vel Knowledge/ experience of Big Data platforms e.g. Hadoop Financial industry experience What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and c ommunities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a d ifference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. Participate in the organization and planning of the development schedule based o n methodology that has been developed to create a cohesive plan with identifiabl e critical path, task dependencies, and major milestones, and manages the agreed project plans and schedules, ensuring successful completion within scope, budge t, time, and quality parameters Adapting project plans, schedules, and resource assignments as required througho ut pilot projects to respond to emerging requirements and risks. Ensuring cross-team coordination Collaborate with project teams (both on and offshore), create and maintain proje ct plans and schedules SFBD About RBC Royal Bank of Canada is Canada’s largest bank, and one of the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. We are one of North America’s leading dive rsified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial bankin g, wealth management, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. We employ approximately 78,000 full- and part-ti me employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector an d institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 39 other countri es. For more information, please visit rbc.com. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. It’s easy! Join our Tale nt Community and get the inside scoop on the jobs, career paths, and recruitment events that matter to you. Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We ar e pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin , age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected fact ors. Position Overview The purpose of the role is to drive strategy, provide leadership and orchestrate the successful transition to Agile Delivery methodologies across Canada. A sign ificant portion of this role will be driving change with regard to the adoption of an Agile Development model Accountability Develop and lead the agile transformation strategy at an enterprise level includ ing organization design, technology enablement and change management. Develop a change management plan to drive adoption of Agile methodology across C anada Shape and manage the Agile Transformation Backlog in conjunction with the team a nd key stakeholders. Shape and manage specific backlogs with third parties as appropriate (PMO, TCS,T elus,CGI and internal stakeholders etc). Create and deliver presentations explaining the Agile Transformation journey and specific aspects as required (Feature Teams, Scrum Masters, Transformation Fund ing approach etc). Work in partnership with the coaching team including providing coaching support where needed Develop and deliver reporting to Senior Management on the adoption/ progress of Agile Transformation (metrics, reports, charts etc) Understand the state of the whole organisation Agile journey and act as a focal point to ensure experience/learning is shared Organise and execute learning events (Away Days, ad hoc events) Drive alignment on the Transformation agenda across the organization ensuring wo rk around DevOps, Cloud, Software Engineering, frequent releases etc are all pus hing in the same direction. Required Qualifications, Knowledge, & Skills Excellent stakeholder management skills up to Exec level. 5+ years in successfully managing agile projects Bachelors degree, MBA & PMP preferred In depth understanding and knowledge and experience in Agile, Software Developme nt Life Cycle (SDLC) Strong verbal and written communication skills – particularly creating and deliver ing presentations. Credibility based on real-world experience of delivering and leading an agile tr ansformation program Good background in the organisation enabling understanding and empathy when chan ging key processes Patience and resilience – generally best sourced from a strong belief in the essen ce of Agile ways working Good knowledge of modern software delivery approaches – CI/CD, Cloud, Devops princ iples Agile knowledge – Scrum, XP, Kanban etc. Interested applicants should apply with their most recent CV. Only qualified can didates will be contacted. REsponsibilities Advocate Agile methodologies and provide leadership and direction in Agile best practices, including ceremonies, artifacts and processes, to team members, Produ ct Owners and management Coach and mentor other scrum masters, working to identify opportunities to impro ve processes and offer constructive suggestions for change throughout the organi zation Guide, coach and motivate the team to be highly effective, self-organized, produ ctive and accountable, with an emphasis on achieving Sprint commitments Coordinate regular meetings including project kickoff, sprint planning, daily st andup, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, etc. Liaise between the Product Owner, Development Team, and Quality Assurance team t o ensure use cases, user stories and acceptance criteria are clearly defined, un derstood, and implemented successfully Work with Quality Assurance team to ensure that test plans and test cases are de veloped and executed Partner with the Product Owner to groom and maintain the product backlog, review ing new issue ticket to ensure accuracy and completeness. Manage and negotiate scope, timeline, quality, goals and deliverables that suppo rt business goals Set and continually manage expectations with team members and other stakeholders Monitor progress and team performance throughout the life of the project Develop and deliver proposals, requirements documentation, presentations and pro gress reports Work with Customer Support, Development, and Quality Assurance teams to prioriti ze, track and communicate status of escalations Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by coordinating with cross functional teams REquirements Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, or strong technical cred entials and equivalent experience A genuine passion for Agile and love working with a team to build great solution s 3-5 years experience as a Scrum Master Excellent verbal and written communication skills Solid understanding of software development processes and procedures Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high attention to detail Ability to balance several projects across more than one team Extensive experience with issue tracking tools (JIRA/Confluence strongly preferr ed) Experience in providing consulting, leadership, facilitation, situational awaren ess, conflict resolution, continual improvement, team empowerment, and motivatio nal techniques regarding Agile and Scrum Facilitate one or more Agile teams - Agile process owner - Ownership and Removal of Impediments for Agile teams - Coaching & Mentoring teams - Demonstrate Servant Leadership behaviour - Showcase Agile best practices to client - Exhibit thought leadership in area of expertise Skills/Experience - Engineering or equivalent degree (BE/BTech./MCA graduate) with 6-8 years of SW industry experience n - Playing role of Scrum Master for 2+ years for one or multiple Agile teams Technical domain - Banking, Insurance Proficient in either Application Development / Testing Expertise in two or more Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP, Kanban etc.) Preferred experience in working in Distributed Agile mode Hands on experience in at least one of the ALM tools (Rally, RTC, JIRA, Versio one etc.) Preferred experience in Extreme Programming practices (CI, CD, TDD, ATDD etc.) he Job: As an experienced Scrum Master in our Mississauga office, you will have the oppo rtunity to be a part of an elite scrum team working in a collaborative environme nt. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple teams across the organi zation – moving impediments out of the way on your own teams and participating in Scrum adoption across the enterprise. You will also be leading the team to deve lop new products and services that will revolutionize how cars are purchased. As part of an Agile/Scrum team, the Scrum Master performs the critical role of S ervant-Leader to the team. The Scrum Master uses their skills of collaboration, facilitation, leadership, and coaching to support the development of our softwa re applications, removing impediments while promoting the team’s self-management a nd continuous improvement. Your Role: Leadership Act as servant-leader to an agile team; removing impediments and ensuring team p roductivity. Empower teams to self-organize. Lead by example, demonstrating and upholding scrum principles. Protect the team from outside interference, removing impediments, and ensuring t hat the work is delivered as a team. Organize and facilitate scrum ceremonies, ensuring usefulness and adherence to s crum practice. Ensure team delivering stories such that they meet the definition of done. Lead team retrospectives and ensure key learning is incorporated into next sprin t. Coaching Coach team members to uphold scrum principles. Cultivate and environment of trust, good faith, empowerment and creativity. Facilitate discussions and conflict resolution. Communication/Tracking Track team delivery on commitments through the use of burndown charts and other visual methods. Produce and post sprint plans and otherwise act as an information radiator. Track team velocity to ensure accuracy of future planning. Collaboration Work with the Product Owner to understand the business priorities and items to b e groomed in upcoming sprints. Ensure Product Owner is informed if changes occur that impact delivery to the bu siness. Work with other Scrum Masters to ensure alignment of priorities and that depende ncies are delivered in the appropriate sprints to support other teams’ delivery co mmitments. Actively participate in activities related to agile adoption across the organiza tion. Planning Drive weekly backlog grooming sessions with the team, ensuring work items are es timated and ‘ready-for-work’ per the Product Owners priorities. Provide input to and participate in Release Planning. Coordinate release planning with other Scrum teams throughout the organization. Lead Sprint Planning sessions ensuring the commitments made are appropriate and uphold scrum principles. What We look For: Assertiveness – able to achieve goals of the team by actively driving to resolutio n of issues, holding team accountable to their actions and commitments Servant-Leader – exhibits the servant-as-leader behaviors of coaching, service to the team, and empowerment of the team to come up with solutions to their problem s. Self-motivated - capable of managing multiple priorities with little instruction or oversight. Collaboration – exhibits ability to work with and through others to achieve shared goals. Social – takes an interest in and exhibits socials skills to enhance team bonding. Communication skills – maintains frequent and effective communication within and a cross teams. Flexibility – ability to adapt to frequent changes within the scrum framework and principles. Organization – ability to organize meetings, reviews, retrospectives and other scr um ceremonies. Facilitation – ability to facilitate meetings, drawing out key concerns and issues to ensure the principle of continuous improvement. Tracking – ability to track team progress and velocity using various methods inclu ding charts, graphs, etc. High-energy – shows enthusiasm and displays energy to take on daily issues and bri ng them to conclusion on behalf of the team. Agile Practices – expert understanding of Scrum practices and related agile tools and techniques. Understanding of scaled Agile environments. Software Development – basic understanding of the fundamentals of software develop ment and the software development lifecycle. College education in computer science or 3 years working in a software developme nt environment. Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting a team as a Scrum Master. Experience working in an iterative Development environment, utilizing Scrum prac tices. Experience with XP development practices Experience with Scrum, Lean and/or XP inspired practices required Experience with continuous delivery preferred. Experience with SAFE Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations One or more of the following relevant Agile certifications is required: CSM, CSPO, CSP, CSC, CST, Scrum.org, DSDM, ICAgile, PMI-ACP Who We Are + What We Do: As part of the Cox Automotive family, Dealertrack is building a connected suite of software solutions and services to help automotive dealers thrive in today’s di gital retailing environment. From digital marketing to credit applications and f inancing, our integrated approach is making buying, selling and shopping for a c ar more efficient and enjoyable for everyone involved. Dealertrack is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are i n compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of an y accommodations which you may require. Any information received relating to ac commodations will be treated as confidential. Dealertrack is an equal opportunity employer Snr. Project Manager / Scrum Master Role: As the Project Manager/Scrum Master, you will own and track the scrum process an d artifacts on a variety of software development and integration projects. You w ill ensure the timely delivery of software releases. You will interface internal and external stakeholders on daily basis and manage the competing demands and e xpectations between these stakeholders. You will help deliver innovative solutio ns for our diverse client base. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Partner with clients to understand their business needs as well as identif y and prioritize their project requirements. · Help define and document functional and non-functional software requiremen ts in an iterative process by producing end user stories and other related Agile artifacts. · Liaise between the client and the delivery team to ensure user stories/acc eptance criteria is clearly defined, understood, and implemented successfully. · Ensure the team is executing their work based on Scrum principals · Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, grooming meetings, re trospectives, release planning, demos and other team meetings as required · Create an environment where the Scrum Team can focus on their goals: remov e impediments, build a self-organizing, collaborative and motivated team · Identify, manage and mitigate project and team risks · Help manage product scope and controlling scope creep during the developme nt sprints. · Work with the delivery team to provide estimates and design solutions. · Provide project management by helping teams meet or exceed project require ments by participating in the planning, executing, controlling and closing of te am projects · Maintain project schedule, update it on regular basis and communicate proa ctively and effectively to upstream and downstream stakeholders · Provides technology support to systems development teams and other client areas as required · Set realistic and achievable expectations for deliverables · Learn and work with the latest web, mobile, enterprise search, portal, clo ud computing, CRM, SOA, integration, and other leading solutions and technologie s. REQUIREMENTS · University or college degree in computer science or other appropriate disc ipline. must have experience with insurance and guidewire · 3+ years in software development and 3+ years of project management experi ence and 1+ years in a Scrum Master role · In depth knowledge of one or more Agile frameworks, preferably for Scrum a nd XP. · Must be comfortable and effective communicating with individuals and teams in development, managers and Stakeholders · Ability to understand technical issues at a high level. · Must be high-energy, motivated, and driven · Technical experience in a few of the following: rich internet applications , web/portal, mobile, enterprise search, analytics, content management, or cloud computing. · Business system experience in two or more of the following: Telecommunicat ions, BI, CRM/SFA, eCommerce, ERP, Financials, Marketing Automation Position Overview A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Digital IT – Web & Mobile team based in the Digital Garage in Downtown Toronto. We require experienced ScrumMaster to w ork in a multidisciplinary agile team to help develop world class digital delive ry capability within Web and Mobile. The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the day to day running of an Ag ile team and ensuring that progress is visible to all key stakeholders. They ens ure that the team functions as effectively as possible and protects the team fro m external impacts. This is a facilitative leadership role, and the role holder should seek to promote self-organisation within the team, and work collaborative ly with team members to optimise its output and achieve the defined Sprint and d elivery goals rather than acting as an authority and coordinator. Accountabilities Ensuring that the team follow the values and principles of Agile as far as possi ble and apply the Aviva Agile framework appropriately. Ensuring transparency on team activities including sprints, velocity, risks, tea m and stakeholder happiness. Ensuring quality is driven into all aspects of the delivery lifecycle and defect s are driven out as early as possible. Management and control of resources and suppliers ensuring that supply and capab ility meets agreed commitments including engagement or engineering initiatives. Ensuring application roadmaps are in place and govern against them Ensuring risks are managed as they arise, escalating to Project Manager or techn ical roles as required Facilitation of workshops with business stakeholders and development teams Management and development of people within a delivery team Required Qualifications, Knowledge, & Skills A solid understanding of Agile values and principles A good overall knowledge of the Scrum process Basic understanding of software development processes Business and Commercial Awareness Delivery and support management tools and techniques Engagement management Release management Quality Assurance Experience of working in geographically dispersed teams Working within a DevOps environment Insurance/Financial Services Desired Qualifications, Knowledge, & Skills Being communicative and social – Must be able to communicate well with teams. Having a focus on Continuous improvement - Must continually be looking to improv e their own skills and encourage the team to do the same Being pro-active - the Scrum Master must actively look for issues which are hind ering the team, or might hinder the team in the future, and seek timely resoluti on Being pro-active and having focus - the Scrum Master must seek to keep the team highly focused on completion of the Sprint goals, while protecting the team from external ‘noise’ Displaying sound judgment - Use appropriate strategies to achieve objectives, co nsidering the situation, issues and persons involved. Being self-confident - Be willing to state and defend ideas and convictions whil e recognizing other options. Have the confidence required to stand alone when th is is the best course. Being willing to adapt and change depending on circumstan ces. Showing flexibility - Demonstrate sensitivity to the organizational environment. Tolerate ambiguity, shift priorities, change style and respond with new approac hes as needed. Showing initiative: Actively and enthusiastically attempt to influence Fostering team spirit and collaboration within your team Additional Information Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabiliti es during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you ar e selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation. Out client, located in North York, is looking for an Agile Coach in a permanent Capacaity. The PMO Director needs an Agile Coach to evaluate current agile readi ness, provide recommendations and help implement these recommendations. This Co ach should have an extensive track record of introducing best practices, overcom ing challenges and ensuring that the team has all necessary skills to make them successful. They currently have about 6-7 Scrum Teams but are looking to do an e nterprise-wide transition to Agile. Job Responsibilities: • Coach agile teams and Product Owners/ Scrum Masters on Agile practices & techniq ues • Identify and coach internal Agile champions, in order to remove reliance on exte rnal mentors. • Help resolve impediments that prevent Agile teams from completing sprint commitm ents. •Be flexible and ensure Agile processes match company s goals MUST-HAVES: • Experience executing Agile projects in complex environments • Extremely deep knowl edge of Agile principles and practices • World-class facilitation and communicatio n skills • Candidates need to be able to take a pragmatic approach in coaching the teams with the ability to adapt based on the agile readiness of the team they are working with. • Strong Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • 2+ years Agile Coach / Management consulting experience with teams that are new to Agile practices • 2+ years delivering Agile projects utilizing a variety of methods • Financial Services background is a plus • Agile/Scrum master certifications • Proficiency with multiple Agile Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. HP Agile Manage r, Rally, Version1) • Experience developing training materials and conducting training Specialization and Skills: Management Consultant Business Transformation 2 - 4 years Project Management Agile 2 - 4 years Additional Requirements: Do you have any Agile/Scrum or Adult education c ertificates? (Nice-to-have) Please describe your experience as an Agile Coach. (5 - 7 years) IMPACT You will be a critical member of the Flipp team; being that trusted doctor who h elps alleviate internal pain points. The ideal candidate will be someone who who drives results and improves team efficiency, that is also highly resourceful in getting things done, and works well individually and collaboratively as a team. This person would also take on the following responsibilities: As Flipp continues to grow internally and externally, the team will be looking t o you to ensure that we uphold and drive sustainable productivity across the org anization by achieving continuous velocity improvements through team clarity, pr ocess improvements and influencing metrics. The Project management team at Flipp is critical to the success of the organizat ion and our retail partners and you will be responsible for building team clarit y and reducing stress from assumptions by being the guide of requirement clarity and executing on viable changes with all stakeholders. At Flipp we are a tight knit group that places great emphasis on collaboration & and teamwork, you will responsible for empowering product owners and their resp ective teams to provide better development estimation through planning and execu tion based on proper timelines of product delivery. You will also be relied on to be the trusted leader who builds improvements ever y sprint to increase and maintain overall team satisfaction. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or Technical degree preferred), or strong soft ware development background 3+ Years of solid Project Management experience; 2+ Years of Scrum experience pr eferred Knowledge of agile development best practices, project management tools Track record of implementing team process improvements CSM preferred but not required Ability to rationalize design decisions in a clear and objective manner Familiar with Process / Workflow analysis Effective in motivating teams and guiding them through impediments and/or confli ct You need to be a great problem solver - we like to hire people who can think thr ough problems and develop solutions quickly Flipp is an organization that is focused on results and we are looking for someo ne who knows how to get the job done regardless of circumstance Flipp has always been an organization that has never been happy with the status quo and we are looking for someone that will always look for ways to make us bet ter in any way possible Flipp Corporation is an award winning technology company (2014 and 2015 Best Wor kplaces in Canada award and also being awarded the 2014 Top 10 Most Admired Corp orate Cultures) that is reinventing the weekly shopping experience. Our digital flyer platform is used by the leading retailers across North America, including Walmart and Target. Our mobile app, Flipp, has already captured the hearts of Ca nadians and Americans alike, with millions of downloads and the honour of being named the #1 retail flyer app in Canada. Flipp’s culture is an integral part of wh at has driven the company’s success. We abide by key principles that promote the g rowth of others and create a high-trust environment. We are recipients of the Be st Workplaces Award, and, as part of this, were awarded the special Camaraderie award. The survey results showed that 100% of employees voted that Flipp is a fu n and friendly place to work where people care about each other. Senior Scrum Master to lead our Client s project teams to successfully deliver A gile Development initiatives in the: Greater Toronto Area Salary range 90-120K+ Scrum Master Certifications preferably CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) or CSC (Certified Scrum Coach) or CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) or CST (Certified Scrum Trainer). Requirements: Minimum 10 years’ experience in Information Technology, with a minimum of 5 years’ e xperience of successfully delivering large complex projects and programs. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics Scrum Master Certifications preferably CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) or CSC (Certified Scrum Coach) At least two years’ experience of delivering projects using a true Agile/Scrum met hodology Results oriented; highly developed consultative, interpersonal skills and a team player. Demonstrated leadership skills Experience in leading and delivering complex projects. Strong communication skills with direct communication with senior business and t echnology executives Proven track record of high customer satisfaction. Ability to motivate and mentor team members. Experience in the Financial Industry, preferably in brokerage or banking Excellent written and presentation skills. A positive, “can-do” attitude and customer focused approach. Strong business and IT knowledge and experience in the Financial Industry. In-depth understanding of delivery methodologies and architectures. The Scrum Master The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring Scrum is understood and enacted. Sc rum Masters do this by ensuring that the Scrum Team adheres to Scrum theory, pra ctices, and rules. The Scrum Master is a servant-leader for the Scrum Team. The Scrum Master helps those outside the Scrum Team understand which of their interactions with the Scr um Team are helpful and which aren’t. The Scrum Master helps everyone change these interactions to maximize the value created by the Scrum Team. Scrum Master Service to the Product Owner The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner in several ways, including: Finding techniques for effective Product Backlog management; Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items; Understanding product planning in an empirical environment; Ensuring the Product Owner knows how to arrange the Product Backlog to maximize value; Understanding and practicing agility; and, Facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed. Scrum Master Service to the Development Team The Scrum Master serves the Development Team in several ways, including: Coaching the Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality; Helping the Development Team to create high-value products; Removing impediments to the Development Team’s progress; Facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed; and, Coaching the Development Team in organizational environments in which Scrum is n ot yet fully adopted and understood. Scrum Master Service to the Organization The Scrum Master serves the organization in several ways, including: Leading and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption; Planning Scrum implementations within the organization; Helping employees and stakeholders understand and enact Scrum and empirical prod uct development; Causing change that increases the productivity of the Scrum Team; and, Working with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the applicatio n of Scrum in the organization. What will you do? - Provide ongoing facilitation and coaching that enables your team to excel at a gile development. - Initiative delivery: Facilitating medium-to-high complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release - Navigating and identifying shared IT services required by the team in the deli very of its objectives - Facilitate discussion leading to collective decision-making, goal setting and conflict resolution within the team - Actively manage risks and external dependencies drawing in team members as app ropriate - Accountable for creating and maintaining the appropriate vehicles for open com munication within the scrum team (e.g. tracker boards) to create a trusting and safe team environment - Continuously seek to improve team performance by promoting joint accountabilit y for results and solving productivity issues What do you need to succeed? Must-have: - 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master – where Scrum principles, practices and theory were diligently applied - 5+ years of experience in software development and/or project management and/o r business (system) analysis or other relevant professional experience - Project / Program delivery in Agile and/or Waterfall environment (medium-to-la rge scale initiatives) using influence to facilitate to outcomes - Certified Scrum Master / Agile Practitioner What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and c ommunities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a d ifference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. - A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable - Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportuniti es - Ability to make a difference and lasting impact - Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team - Opportunities to do challenging work - Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities SFAG SFDG About RBC Royal Bank of Canada is Canada’s largest bank, and one of the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. We are one of North America’s leading dive rsified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial bankin g, wealth management, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. We employ approximately 78,000 full- and part-ti me employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector an d institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 39 other countri es. For more information, please visit rbc.com. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. It’s easy! Join our Tale nt Community and get the inside scoop on the jobs, career paths, and recruitment events that matter to you. “The start date of this job is flexible and in order to find the best candidate th e job may remain open much longer than the date mentioned on this posting….. or yo u may be asked to start sooner than the expected start date if you are able to d o so !” URGENT: Please read the job description below. If this interests you, please sen d a MS-Word version copy of your updated resume (ASAP) along with your salary ex pectations, first available date and a telephone contact number Please mention the job title above in the subject line The recruiter in charge of this role is Prasad AFTER you have submitted your resume via e-mail (when you have a moment) please apply online to match your resume to the job with following link: http://teamrecruiter.com/candidate/job_board/?referenceid=012955 If you do not think you are a match for this opportunity, but know someone who i s, feel free to forward this email to them and you will be eligible for a referr al bonus upon a successful hire. One of our established major banking client is looking for Agile Project Manager /Scrum Master(Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban Exp.) Downtown Toronto Min 12 Months with possible extension DESCRIPTION: This manager is looking to bring on a Project Manager/Scrum Master who has exper ience with hands-on delivery of agile based projects within a financial organiza tion. The ideal candidate has a background in the financial space and has spent their career working in development roles and has progressed into a Senior Proje ct Manager/Scrum Master. MUST HAVE: Experience as a Senior Scrum Master within a Financial Organization Experience with Hands-On Agile Delivery Strong Development background (10 years) SDLC Experience Excellent Communication Skills NICE TO HAVE Scrum Master Certification Kanban Scrumban Banking/ Finance RESPONSIBILITIES: High energy individual, passionate about building high performing teams in a fun , creative environment Minimum 4 years of experience as Scrum Master working with Scrum, Kanban and Scr umban Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification Thorough understanding of Agile software development methodologies, values, and practices Outstanding facilitation skills and experience Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse personality types Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills Ability to coach the team to reach their highest potential, and champion change Experience working in complex, multi-project, multi-team environments You take ownership on whatever it is you’re on and feel accountable for the result s Self-confidence to be assertive when taking a position and can constructively re solve problems A passion and commitment to your own personal development Creative, resourceful and innovative at tackling complex challenges Approachable and willing to offer helpful solution Possess a get-it-done attitude PLEASE FILL THE BELOW SKILL-MATRIX Agile Delivery: Yrs. 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We dedicate an industry trained recruitment specialist to the following areas: IT, Finance, Admin, Sales, Executive Search and Contractors . If you would like to learn more about our full-service recruiting firm please visit our website at www.teamrecruiter.com. CAMSC and ACSESS certified “…..All Offers are conditional on Client Post-Offer Conditions being met and removed by end client prior to written offer signing” Job Type: Contract Salary: $93.00 /year Scrum Master - (0076052) About us LoyaltyOne is a subsidiary of Alliance Data Services headquartered in Dallas, Te xas. LoyaltyOne works with more than 100 of North America s leading brands in th e retail, financial services, grocery, petroleum retail, and travel and hospital ity industries to profitably change customer behavior. Through a team of busines ses, including Precima and the AIR MILES Reward Program, each specialize in a lo yalty discipline, LoyaltyOne designs, delivers and manages a suite of loyalty ma rketing services focused on consumer data, customer-centric retail strategies, d irect-to-consumer marketing, loyalty consulting and more. Furthermore, for the last 6 consecutive years, LoyaltyOne was recognized by Hewi tt Associates as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, demonstrating LoyaltyOn e s continued commitment to providing a great work experience for its associates and a great service experience for its clients. About the opportunity: In this challenging opportunity, you play a critical role in maximizing producti vity and ensuring that our teams can perform to the best of their ability. You will work with a talented, diverse and open minded group of individuals/stak eholders across multiple teams where you will identify and remove any barriers t o allow the agile development process to progress without any roadblocks. You w ill draw upon your strong collaboration skills to influence without authority to meet our collective goals. Our focus at LoyaltyOne is to work together solving problems large and small, ce lebrating our successes and shrugging off our failures. Our Mantra is: Wake Up . Be Awesome. Repeat. We are at the forefront of technology adoption in the enterprise and our work wi ll shape the organization for years to come. Who you are: Possess sound judgment, keen eye for details and tenacity for solving difficult problems Bring a positive energy to the team and thrive on strong collaboration Strive for constant improvement in both yourself and your team in meaningful way s Someone who is looked up to for solving difficult problems, bounce ideas off of and providing an alternate viewpoint Deliver results through an environment of collaboration and trust What you will do: Lead the organization’s adoption of agile/scrum practices Facilitate discussions, decision making and conflict resolution processes Create and foster a self-organizing and cross-functional team Work closely with stakeholders to ensure all dependencies and impediments are un derstood so new features can be released in a timely manner Keep lines of communication open with all stakeholders to understand changing re quirements and maintain the product backlog You would describe yourself as having: First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) preferred; Second level Scru m Master certification (CSP, PSM II) would be an asset Minimum of 1 year experience as a Scrum Master for a software development team w ho were actively applying Scrum principles, practices and theory Knowledge of numerous well documented scrum patterns and techniques (i.e. Burndo wn techniques, Retrospective formats, handling bugs) Knowledge of other agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD Experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Co ntinuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Game s Degree in Computer Science/Business or equivalent experience Interesting perks at LoyaltyOne: High impact role with interesting challenges Flexible hours and strong work life balance Free Starbucks coffee and lattes Subsidized catered Bistro café On-site gym and massage therapy Games room Great health and wellness benefits Located directly above the St. Patrick Subway station One of the highest performing companies in the market (NYSE: ADS) Alliance Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabiliti es in accordance with legislation. Roles & Responsibilities - Facilitate one or more Agile teams - Agile process owner - Ownership and Removal of Impediments for Agile teams - Coaching & Mentoring teams - Demonstrate Servant Leadership behaviour - Showcase Agile best practices to client - Exhibit thought leadership in area of expertise Skills/Experience - Engineering or equivalent degree (BE/BTech./MCA graduate) with 6-8 years of SW industry experience - Playing role of Scrum Master for 2+ years for one or multiple Agile teams - Technical domain - Banking, Insurance - Proficient in either Application Development / Testing - Expertise in two or more Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP, Kanban etc.) - Preferred experience in working in Distributed Agile mode - Hands on experience in at least one of the ALM tools (Rally, RTC, JIRA, Versio n one etc.) - Preferred experience in Extreme Programming practices (CI, CD, TDD, ATDD etc.) Skills Required: 6+ years experience Bachelors and/or a Masters degree or equivalent First level Scrum Master certification (PSM I, CSM ). Second level would be a pl us. Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least three years for a software development team. Experience being on multiple Scrum teams in a variety of different contexts (dif ferent team sizes, different organizations, different cultures, co-located vs. d istributed, etc) Should have prior development experience to understand programming terminologies and drive the team technically as well. Track record of continued and recent education in Scrum, including training, con ferences, user groups, self study, etc. Good skills and knowledge of leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, co nflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparen cy The ability to distinguish between what "is Scrum" what is "not Scrum" Knowledge of other approaches discussed in the Agile space: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Storie s, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Tes ting, Agile Games Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team Previous experience as a collaborative leader Excellent communication and mentoring skills Think out of the box to provide suggestions Nice to have some knowledge in Retail business Be extremely proactive and independent Be a value addition to the team to collaborate and achieve success by completing project goals Position Responsibilities: Strongly serving and supporting the Product Owner and Development Team in their quest to do everything possible to delight customers Providing all support to the team using a leadership style and leading by exampl e. This person should personify Scrum and Agile. Guiding and Coaching the Scrum Team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum p ractices and values to delight customers Guiding and Coaching the team on how to get the most out of self organization Guiding and Coaching the team on self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the ri ght personnel to remove the impediment. Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fe ar of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and probl em solving. Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work. Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information Supporting and educating the Product Owner, especially with respect to refining( aka grooming ) and managing the product backlog Scrum Master VarageSale, Inc. - Toronto, ON If you want to change the world, work on a platform that is growing like mad and is impacting the lives of millions, we want to hear from you! This is an opportunity to work with the 2014 Canadian Startup of the Year! VarageSale is an online marketplace that brings people together to buy, sell and connect with their local community. Our addicted user base is growing rapidly a nd we re poised to impact a lot of lives! If you d like to work on something mea ningful, where your work matters please get in touch! The Role If you love a greenfield opportunity of being our first ever Scrum Master then t his role is for you. You will be working closely with the Product team to ensure the product vision is successfully executed. Guide and mentor Agile teams, run scrums and retrospectives, create burndown charts and report back to management on team progress, establish team velocities and work beside product managers to accurately scope sprints into manageable buckets of work. Responsibilities Own maturing the Agile processes, laying the groundwork for moving us forward. E stablish a repeatable, successful project delivery process - using an Agile appr oach is good but you won’t just blindly follow the ‘Agile way’ - you will be resourcef ul and use what works to deliver projects on-time Manage multiple concurrent projects with conflicting resource needs and prioriti es Coordinate with various cross functional teams to identify appropriate timelines and deliverables Collaborate, support and work closely with Product Managers to help define and u nderstand product delivery needs Support day-to-day delivery of product teams and help clearly communicate delive ry health to stakeholders Develop and maintain key delivery documentation (risk register, planning documen tation) Identify needs and risks that teams might not recognize Facilitate effective team meetings: stand-ups, project planning, retrospectives and demos Track projects against delivery metrics and prepares client summary reports and other client communications, as required Be our trusted leader building improvements in every sprint to increase and main tain overall team satisfaction Ability to develop people into high performing teams by displaying leadership an d proactive problem solving Keep finger on the pulse regarding product delivery “best practices” Primary point of contact to Product team regarding delivery Requirements You’ve done this before, and love it - and have a Scrum Master or PMP certificatio n to boot You’ve implemented Agile practices in previous roles and can do it again here Unhappiness with the status quo and excitement for wanting to make things better Someone who wants to do what’s best for the team Proven experience in developing high performing teams You’re able to rally people around an idea and make effective changes together as a team You have a technical background or understand web/mobile development processes You don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do but you do know what you need ap proval to go forward with next Highly quantitative and creative thinker, extremely detail-oriented; able to thi nk strategically and derive insights from data. Nice-to-Have You strike that happy balance of working hard and being able to crack a joke You’ve sold items on VarageSale before and want to us help us improve the experien ce for our members You’re able to rock a presentation and gain alignment within your team Does this sounds like you? We hope so! We want to hear all about your Scrum Mast ery skills in your cover letter. APPLY HERE: https://www.varagesale.com/jobs/?gh_jid=182803 Job Type: Full-time Our product is constantly evolving and we’re looking for an Agile Coach/Project Ma nager to help us refine and streamline our existing processes. We have incorpora ted Agile methodologies into our development process but we want an on-site coac h to offer insight, guidance and direction to our existing Program Management te am. We work in a highly collaborative and communicative environment and you need to work with high-performing teams and challenge them to improve even further. Transparency is a core value of our business and you will be called upon to faci litate internal and external communication, improve visibility, and radiate info rmation. You will report directly to the head of the PM team and be expected to coach and advocate at multiple levels and cross-departmentally to achieve comprehensive i mplementation of Agile practices throughout the organization. This is a fast-pac ed environment and we’ll expect you to deliver changes efficiently and effectively while maintaining a comfortable and sustainable pace. This is a blended role th at will demand a high-level focus on teaching and mentoring the existing teams b ut also necessitate day-to-day involvement with individual projects – you will nee d to get your hands dirty from time to time. You will: Produce, implement and manage team agile metrics, evaluate existing team metrics and make recommendations for improvements, and provide training for product own ers, engineers and management Foster creativity, communication and innovation and a positive working environme nt Coordinate and schedule the execution of deliverables and guide the team to self -organize and become hyper productive Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to maintaining an d managing the product backlog to deliver highest business value Help our teams deliver quality software early and often, improved technical prac tices, eliminate waste, improve lead/cycle time for throughput, and reduce proje ct risks You have: Three or more years of experience in software development in addition to compreh ensive knowledge of the different SDLC methodologies (Agile, Incremental and Ite rative, Scrum-ban, Lean, Waterfall, etc.) Current involvement in the Agile community, certifications in Agile practices/co aching methods (CSP, CSM, etc.) and preferably three or more years of experience with Scrum or alternate Agile practice in a Scrum Master or facilitator role Solid understanding of both the theory, application and tools associated with di fferent Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, XP, Crystal, FDD, etc. (the mo re the better) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or equivalent experience Hands-on experience with commonly used Agile techniques: Continuous Integration, Pair Programming, User Stories, Test Driven Development, Continuous Testing, Au tomated Testing Our workplace speaks to who we are: an open-concept, minimal and modern space in the Castlefield Design District. There’s no dress code and the casual work enviro nment comes with perks including free snacks, catered lunches on Fridays and pin g pong/foosball/Wii U. Working here also means the opportunity to grow and devel op alongside a group of amazing people in a rapidly growing Ad Tech organization . Oh and a free t-shirt. #LI-POST Our product is constantly evolving and we’re looking for an Agile Coach/Project M anager to help us refine and streamline our existing processes. We have incorpor ated Agile methodologies into our development process but we want an on-site coa ch to offer insight, guidance and direction to our existing Program Management t eam. We work in a highly collaborative and communicative environment and you nee d to work with high-performing teams and challenge them to improve even further. Transparency is a core value of our business and you will be called upon to fac ilitate internal and external communication, improve visibility, and radiate inf ormation. You will report directly to the head of the PM team and be expected to coach and advocate at multiple levels and cross-departmentally to achieve comprehensive i mplementation of Agile practices throughout the organization. This is a fast-pac ed environment and we’ll expect you to deliver changes efficiently and effectively while maintaining a comfortable and sustainable pace. This is a blended role th at will demand a high-level focus on teaching and mentoring the existing teams b ut also necessitate day-to-day involvement with individual projects – you will nee d to get your hands dirty from time to time. You will: Produce, implement and manage team agile metrics, evaluate existing team metrics and make recommendations for improvements, and provide training for product own ers, engineers and management Foster creativity, communication and innovation and a positive working environme nt Coordinate and schedule the execution of deliverables and guide the team to self -organize and become hyper productive Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to maintaining an d managing the product backlog to deliver highest business value Help our teams deliver quality software early and often, improved technical prac tices, eliminate waste, improve lead/cycle time for throughput, and reduce proje ct risks You have: Three or more years of experience in software development in addition to compreh ensive knowledge of the different SDLC methodologies (Agile, Incremental and Ite rative, Scrum-ban, Lean, Waterfall, etc.) Current involvement in the Agile community, certifications in Agile practices/co aching methods (CSP, CSM, etc.) and preferably three or more years of experience with Scrum or alternate Agile practice in a Scrum Master or facilitator role Solid understanding of both the theory, application and tools associated with di fferent Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, XP, Crystal, FDD, etc. (the mo re the better) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or equivalent experience Hands-on experience with commonly used Agile techniques: Continuous Integration, Pair Programming, User Stories, Test Driven Development, Continuous Testing, Au tomated Testing Our workplace speaks to who we are: an open-concept, minimal and modern space in the Castlefield Design District. There’s no dress code and the casual work enviro nment comes with perks including free snacks, catered lunches on Fridays and pin g pong/foosball/Wii U. Working here also means the opportunity to grow and devel op alongside a group of amazing people in a rapidly growing Ad Tech organization . Oh and a free t-shirt. #LI-POST gile Coach - (0078112) About us LoyaltyOne is a subsidiary of Alliance Data Services headquartered in Dallas, Te xas. LoyaltyOne works with more than 100 of North America s leading brands in th e retail, financial services, grocery, petroleum retail, and travel and hospital ity industries to profitably change customer behavior. Through a team of busines ses, including Precima and the AIR MILES Reward Program, each specialize in a lo yalty discipline, LoyaltyOne designs, delivers and manages a suite of loyalty ma rketing services focused on consumer data, customer-centric retail strategies, d irect-to-consumer marketing, loyalty consulting and more. Furthermore, for the last 6 consecutive years, LoyaltyOne was recognized by Hewi tt Associates as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, demonstrating LoyaltyOn e s continued commitment to providing a great work experience for its associates and a great service experience for its clients. About the opportunity: In this challenging opportunity, you’ll play a critical role in transforming and s ustaining an environment of continuous improvement and self-organized high perfo rming teams. As a LoyaltyOne Agile Coach you will be a discipline expert in Agile Practices a nd will help our Agile teams, particularly Kanban Managers, Scrum Masters and Pr oduct Owners advance in their use of Agile principles, practices and techniques and help the teams to go through the stages of forming, storming, norming and pe rforming. You will hold the role of a coach, teacher, consultant and mentor working with a talented, diverse and open minded group of individuals/stakeholders across mult iple teams. In joining our transformation team, you will be providing the coaching to drive a culture whose success is built on quality focused cross functional teams compr ised of talented people with a common purpose of continuous delivery and improve ment on business value. Our focus at LoyaltyOne is to work together solving problems large and small, ce lebrating our successes and shrugging off our failures. Our Mantra is: Wake Up . Be Awesome. Repeat. We are at the forefront of technology adoption in the enterprise and our work wi ll shape the organization for years to come. Who you are: Possess the ability to facilitate, lead without authority, coach and Possess sound judgment, keen eye for details and tenacity for solving difficult Bring a positive energy to the team and thrive on strong Strive for constant improvement in both yourself and your team in meaningful Someone who is looked up to for solving difficult problems, bounce ideas off of and providing an alternate Deliver results through an environment of collaboration and trust What you will do: Provide coaching and consulting to Scrum and Kanban teams to support their devel opment and ongoing improvement to become self-organizing and highly functional Provide the educational support to the organization on Agile principles and Scru m/ Kanban practices or any additional Agile techniques to increase the Company-w ide execution, innovation and overall Provide 1:1 mentoring and coaching for purposes of development, support or remed iation across all levels of the Hold a leadership role within the Transformation team to facilitate and environm ent of continuous improvement and adoption of agile/scrum practices You would describe yourself as: First and Second level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, PSM Scrum Coach and/or Trainer certification (CSC/CST Scrum Minimum of 5 years’ experience in practicing Agile techniques (Scrum, Kanban, XP) preferably in a servant leadership Minimum of 3 years of directly related work experience as an Agile Coach in an e nterprise Minimum of 2 years of directly related work experience in supporting an enterpri se going through an Agile Degree in Computer Science/Business or equivalent experience Interesting perks at LoyaltyOne: High impact role with interesting Flexible hours and strong work life Free Starbucks coffee and Subsidized catered Bistro On-site gym and massage Games Great health and wellness Located directly above the St. Patrick Subway One of the highest performing companies in the market (NYSE: ADS) Alliance Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilit ies in accordance with legislation. Alliance Data participates in E-Verify Loyalty LogoJob Opportunities Welcome. You are not signed in.|My Account Options My Job CartMy Job Cart|Sign In Job SearchMy Jobpage Basic Search|Advanced Search|Jobs Matching My Profile|All Jobs Beginning of the main content section. Return to the home page Printable Format Apply OnlineAdd to My Job CartShare Job Description - Scrum Master (0076052) Job Description Scrum Master - (0076052) About us LoyaltyOne is a subsidiary of Alliance Data Services headquartered in Dallas, Te xas. LoyaltyOne works with more than 100 of North America s leading brands in th e retail, financial services, grocery, petroleum retail, and travel and hospital ity industries to profitably change customer behavior. Through a team of busines ses, including Precima and the AIR MILES Reward Program, each specialize in a lo yalty discipline, LoyaltyOne designs, delivers and manages a suite of loyalty ma rketing services focused on consumer data, customer-centric retail strategies, d irect-to-consumer marketing, loyalty consulting and more. Furthermore, for the last 6 consecutive years, LoyaltyOne was recognized by Hewi tt Associates as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, demonstrating LoyaltyOn e s continued commitment to providing a great work experience for its associates and a great service experience for its clients. About the opportunity: In this challenging opportunity, you play a critical role in maximizing producti vity and ensuring that our teams can perform to the best of their ability. You will work with a talented, diverse and open minded group of individuals/stak eholders across multiple teams where you will identify and remove any barriers t o allow the agile development process to progress without any roadblocks. You w ill draw upon your strong collaboration skills to influence without authority to meet our collective goals. Our focus at LoyaltyOne is to work together solving problems large and small, ce lebrating our successes and shrugging off our failures. Our Mantra is: Wake Up . Be Awesome. Repeat. We are at the forefront of technology adoption in the enterprise and our work wi ll shape the organization for years to come. Who you are: Possess sound judgment, keen eye for details and tenacity for solving difficult problems Bring a positive energy to the team and thrive on strong collaboration Strive for constant improvement in both yourself and your team in meaningful way s Someone who is looked up to for solving difficult problems, bounce ideas off of and providing an alternate viewpoint Deliver results through an environment of collaboration and trust What you will do: Lead the organization’s adoption of agile/scrum practices Facilitate discussions, decision making and conflict resolution processes Create and foster a self-organizing and cross-functional team Work closely with stakeholders to ensure all dependencies and impediments are un derstood so new features can be released in a timely manner Keep lines of communication open with all stakeholders to understand changing re quirements and maintain the product backlog You would describe yourself as having: First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) preferred; Second level Scru m Master certification (CSP, PSM II) would be an asset Minimum of 1 year experience as a Scrum Master for a software development team w ho were actively applying Scrum principles, practices and theory Knowledge of numerous well documented scrum patterns and techniques (i.e. Burndo wn techniques, Retrospective formats, handling bugs) Knowledge of other agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD Experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Co ntinuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Game s Degree in Computer Science/Business or equivalent experience Interesting perks at LoyaltyOne: High impact role with interesting challenges Flexible hours and strong work life balance Free Starbucks coffee and lattes Subsidized catered Bistro café On-site gym and massage therapy Games room Great health and wellness benefits Located directly above the St. Patrick Subway station One of the highest performing companies in the market (NYSE: ADS) Alliance Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabiliti es in accordance with legislation. Required Skills: Certified Scrum Professional/Master or a PMI ACP with over 3 years of experience leading scaled Agile and transformational cross-functional initiatives Minimum of 3 years of experience with Agile development (SCRUM, Kanban, etc) and within an Agile project team (either Agile by definition or Agile in ability to perform cross-functional tasks quickly) – balance multiple projects and collabora ting closely with other development teams Candidate should possess technical skills in atleast 2 of the following ETL, dat a integration, data conversion / migration, enterprise content management, docum ent composition, big data / hadoop, Guidewire At least 1 year experience in P & C insurance You continue to embrace servant leadership and display the behaviors that come w ith the key mindset shifts associated with agile methods You have coached teams and management towards improving Agile process and metric s, evaluate and mentor existing Scrum teams, and deliver training classes for pr oduct owners, developers and testers. Note: Loyalty LogoJob Opportunities Welcome. You are not signed in.|My Account Options My Job CartMy Job Cart|Sign In Job SearchMy Jobpage Basic Search|Advanced Search|Jobs Matching My Profile|All Jobs Beginning of the main content section. Return to the home page Printable Format Apply OnlineAdd to My Job CartShare Job Description - Agile Coach (0078112) Job Description Agile Coach - (0078112) About us LoyaltyOne is a subsidiary of Alliance Data Services headquartered in Dallas, Te xas. LoyaltyOne works with more than 100 of North America s leading brands in th e retail, financial services, grocery, petroleum retail, and travel and hospital ity industries to profitably change customer behavior. Through a team of busines ses, including Precima and the AIR MILES Reward Program, each specialize in a lo yalty discipline, LoyaltyOne designs, delivers and manages a suite of loyalty ma rketing services focused on consumer data, customer-centric retail strategies, d irect-to-consumer marketing, loyalty consulting and more. Furthermore, for the last 6 consecutive years, LoyaltyOne was recognized by Hewi tt Associates as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, demonstrating LoyaltyOn e s continued commitment to providing a great work experience for its associates and a great service experience for its clients. About the opportunity: In this challenging opportunity, you’ll play a critical role in transforming and s ustaining an environment of continuous improvement and self-organized high perfo rming teams. As a LoyaltyOne Agile Coach you will be a discipline expert in Agile Practices a nd will help our Agile teams, particularly Kanban Managers, Scrum Masters and Pr oduct Owners advance in their use of Agile principles, practices and techniques and help the teams to go through the stages of forming, storming, norming and pe rforming. You will hold the role of a coach, teacher, consultant and mentor working with a talented, diverse and open minded group of individuals/stakeholders across mult iple teams. In joining our transformation team, you will be providing the coaching to drive a culture whose success is built on quality focused cross functional teams compr ised of talented people with a common purpose of continuous delivery and improve ment on business value. Our focus at LoyaltyOne is to work together solving problems large and small, ce lebrating our successes and shrugging off our failures. Our Mantra is: Wake Up . Be Awesome. Repeat. We are at the forefront of technology adoption in the enterprise and our work wi ll shape the organization for years to come. Who you are: Possess the ability to facilitate, lead without authority, coach and Possess sound judgment, keen eye for details and tenacity for solving difficult Bring a positive energy to the team and thrive on strong Strive for constant improvement in both yourself and your team in meaningful Someone who is looked up to for solving difficult problems, bounce ideas off of and providing an alternate Deliver results through an environment of collaboration and trust What you will do: Provide coaching and consulting to Scrum and Kanban teams to support their devel opment and ongoing improvement to become self-organizing and highly functional Provide the educational support to the organization on Agile principles and Scru m/ Kanban practices or any additional Agile techniques to increase the Company-w ide execution, innovation and overall Provide 1:1 mentoring and coaching for purposes of development, support or remed iation across all levels of the Hold a leadership role within the Transformation team to facilitate and environm ent of continuous improvement and adoption of agile/scrum practices You would describe yourself as: First and Second level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, PSM Scrum Coach and/or Trainer certification (CSC/CST Scrum Minimum of 5 years’ experience in practicing Agile techniques (Scrum, Kanban, XP) preferably in a servant leadership Minimum of 3 years of directly related work experience as an Agile Coach in an e nterprise Minimum of 2 years of directly related work experience in supporting an enterpri se going through an Agile Degree in Computer Science/Business or equivalent experience Interesting perks at LoyaltyOne: High impact role with interesting Flexible hours and strong work life Free Starbucks coffee and Subsidized catered Bistro On-site gym and massage Games Great health and wellness Located directly above the St. Patrick Subway One of the highest performing companies in the market (NYSE: ADS) Alliance Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilit ies in accordance with legislation. Alliance Data participates in E-Verify Our client is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead us with Agile principl es and practices across all projects. Ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s Degre e or College Diploma in Computer Science, or strong technical credentials and eq uivalent experience. Hot Job Facts: • The culture with this client is youthful, hungry, agile, and always delivering. It s a work hard, play hard atmosphere. • Partner with top industry players in the technology sector. • Award-winning company renowned for its award-winning software suite. • Stock Options, along with benefits. Responsibilities: • Advocate Agile methodologies and provide leadership and direction in Agile best practices, including ceremonies, artifacts and processes, to team members, Produ ct Owners and management • Coach and mentor other scrum masters, working to identify opportunities to impro ve processes and offer constructive suggestions for change throughout the organi zation • Guide, coach and motivate the team to be highly effective, self-organized, produ ctive and accountable, with an emphasis on achieving Sprint commitments • Coordinate regular meetings including project kickoff, sprint planning, daily st andup, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, etc. • Liaise between the Product Owner, Development Team, and Quality Assurance team t o ensure use cases, user stories and acceptance criteria are clearly defined, un derstood, and implemented successfully • Work with Quality Assurance team to ensure that test plans and test cases are de veloped and executed • Partner with the Product Owner to groom and maintain the product backlog, review ing new issue ticket to ensure accuracy and completeness • Manage and negotiate scope, timeline, quality, goals and deliverables that suppo rt business goals • Set and continually manage expectations with team members and other stakeholders • Monitor progress and team performance throughout the life of the project • Develop and deliver proposals, requirements documentation, presentations and pro gress reports • Work with Customer Support, Development, and Quality Assurance teams to prioriti ze, track and communicate status of escalations • Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by coordinating with cross functional teams Required Skills & Education: • Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, or strong technical cred entials and equivalent experience • A genuine passion for Agile and love working with a team to build great solution s • 3-5 years experience as a Scrum Master • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Solid understanding of software development processes and procedures • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high attention to detail • Ability to balance several projects across more than one team • Extensive experience with issue tracking tools (JIRA/Confluence strongly preferr ed) • Experience in providing consulting, leadership, facilitation, situational awaren ess, conflict resolution, continual improvement, team empowerment, and motivatio nal techniques regarding Agile and Scrum Nice-to-Have Skills • Certified Scrum Master • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and open systems • Understanding of web and mobile software development • Knowledge of Java, JavaScript, Objective C, and/or C++ • Knowledge of frameworks such as Spring, Maven, Hibernate and/or Hazelcast • Knowledge of Linux, Tomcat, Redis, Netty, RabbitMQ, NGINX, HAProxy and/or MariaD B • Experience in project management • Experience developing highly effective, empowered teams • Solid understanding of DevOps and continuous delivery practices ***NOTE: All applicants MUST be authorized to work in Canada. Any applicants not meeting this criteria will not be notified and will not be considered eligible for the position. *** 2 days ago original job Hi TekStaff is an IT Placement agency and interested in positioning you with our cl ient. This is a 12 months contract located in Toronto, Ontario. If you are interested in this posting please call me or send me your updated res ume formatted in word. Please fill out the representation agreement and the skil ls matrix chart. If you are not interested but know of someone who meets this criteria please fee l free to forward them my contact information. JOB DESCRIPTION: This manager is looking to bring on a Project Manager/Scrum Mas ter who has experience with hands-on delivery of agile based projects within a f inancial organization. The ideal candidate has a background in the financial spa ce and has spent their career working in development roles and has progressed in to a Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master. This is for a 1 year contract and has a chance to extend. MUST HAVE: - 4+ Years Experience as a Senior Scrum Master within a Financial Org anization - 4+ Years Experience with Hands-On Agile Delivery - Strong Developmen t background (10 years) - SDLC Experience - Excellent Communication Skills NICE TO HAVE - Scrum Master Certification **Strongly Preferred** - Kanban - Scru mBan - Banking/ Finance RESPONSIBILITIES: * High energy individual, passionate about building high perfo rming teams in a fun, creative environment * Minimum 4 years of experience as Sc rum Master working with Scrum, Kanban and ScrumBan * Certified Scrum Master (CSM ) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification * Thorough understanding of A gile software development methodologies, values, and practices * Outstanding fac ilitation skills and experience * Thorough understanding of the software develop ment lifecycle * Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse pe rsonality types * Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time ma nagement skills * Ability to coach the team to reach their highest potential, an d champion change * Experience working in complex, multi-project, multi-team env ironments * You take ownership on whatever it is you’re on and feel accountable fo r the results * Self-confidence to be assertive when taking a position and can c onstructively resolve problems * A passion and commitment to your own personal d evelopment * Creative, resourceful and innovative at tackling complex challenges * Approachable and willing to offer helpful solution * Possess a get-it-done at titude SKILLS: * Perfect: someone who comes from technical background, but scrum master now * Need good technical foundation Qualification Rating Must Have Skills Agile Delivery * +_____Yrs. Scrum Master (Applied; not just methodology) * _______Yrs. SDLC * ____Yrs. Technical Development Background * _____Yrs. Nice to Have Skills Experience working with Agile methodologies, (e.g., Disciplined Agile Delivery, Kanban, Scrum) * ____Yrs. Regards Lavanya Rajkumar IT Recruiter Tekstaff IT Solutions Inc Job Type: Contract 11 days ago Apply NowSave this jo You will: Produce, implement and manage team agile metrics, evaluate existing team metrics and make recommendations for improvements, and provide training for product own ers, engineers and management Foster creativity, communication and innovation and a positive working environme nt Coordinate and schedule the execution of deliverables and guide the team to self -organize and become hyper productive Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to maintaining an d managing the product backlog to deliver highest business value Help our teams deliver quality software early and often, improved technical prac tices, eliminate waste, improve lead/cycle time for throughput, and reduce proje ct risks You have: Three or more years of experience in software development in addition to compreh ensive knowledge of the different SDLC methodologies (Agile, Incremental and Ite rative, Scrum-ban, Lean, Waterfall, etc.) Current involvement in the Agile community, certifications in Agile practices/co aching methods (CSP, CSM, etc.) and preferably three or more years of experience with Scrum or alternate Agile practice in a Scrum Master or facilitator role Solid understanding of both the theory, application and tools associated with di fferent Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, XP, Crystal, FDD, etc. (the mo re the better) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or equivalent experience Hands-on experience with commonly used Agile techniques: Continuous Integration, Pair Programming, User Stories, Test Driven Development, Continuous Testing, Au tomated Testing Our workplace speaks to who we are: an open-concept, minimal and modern space in the Castlefield Design District. There’s no dress code and the casual work enviro nment comes with perks including free snacks, catered lunches on Fridays and pin g pong/foosball/Wii U. Working here also means the opportunity to grow and devel op alongside a group of amazing people in a rapidly growing Ad Tech organization . Oh and a free t-shirt. Team Lead, Dev Ops Do you have a demonstrated ability to coach a team and collaborate with others? Are you experienced in DevOps tools and technology? Are you an expert resource to provide insight and recommendations based on industry and technology trends? If you answered yes then we have just the opportunity for you! Reporting to and receiving day-to-day supervision from the Manager – Infrastructur e and Operations, the DevOps Team Lead is responsible for enabling and maintaini ng the continuous build and integration processes. Who We Are: Economical Insurance is one of Canada’s leading property and casualty insurance co mpanies, but there’s really much more to us than that. Since our beginnings in 187 1, we’ve been an organization that has imagined bigger and better things, inspirin g us to take chances and think innovatively. Our employees are the reason we’ve come as far as we have, and the reason we’ll go m uch further still. We focus on our customers first, we bring our best, and we’re s tronger together Who Were Looking For: You understand Environment and infrastructure requirements and planning (perform ance scalability, reliability and security) You have demonstrated knowledge of application design and development trends, pr actices and architecture specifically in regards to DevOps tools and technology Your highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities You enjoy researching emerging development platforms, tools and frameworks that could meet project and business objectives more effectively People Management & Development Develops, coaches / mentors and manages the performance of the staff who report directly to him / her, ensuring achievement of business, functional and individu al goals Monitors the team s workload and works with Manager to manage overall team capac ity to meet the demand Is responsible for resource assignments as well as hiring and firing resources ( with input from their Managers, and approval from their AVP) IT Operational Expertise Ensures that the development resources are using consistent design and developme nt procedures, processes, standards, and tools that align to Economical s SDLC m ethodology (e.g., Agile / Lean) Documents sound software and Infrastructure designs, processes, and coding pract ices so that their projects are completed on time and with quality Ensures that design and development knowledge is codified, monitored, tracked an d managed Your Skills and Experience: University Degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or a relat ed discipline In-depth knowledge of Linux OS, virtualization, cloud on-demand computing, all c onfiguration tasks and a wide variety of open source tools and application stack s that need to be automated (Tomcat, Maven, Ant, IIB/MQ, IIS, Oracle RAC, SQL Se rver etc.) Experience configuring and managing all tools required for automated dynamic Dev Ops environment (Docker, Git/Stash, Jenkins, ELK, Artifactory, Ansible, New Reli c, Atlassian suite of products like JIRA and Confluence) Understanding of development workflow - software code branching models and promo tion workflow from development to staging to production (Git/Stash). Previous de velopment background would be nice to have Ability to work closely with developers to integrate and constantly refine devel opment process into CI/CD pipeline. Facilitate, design, and implement continuous integration improvements Provide and maintain integrations between development/source control/build/deplo yment tools Automate and streamline our operations and processes. Build and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring and operations. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in our dev, test and production environments. Develop (and automate where possible) standard operating procedures around commo n failure scenarios (e.g. scripted/automated rollback, failovers, escalation pro cedures, etc.) Monitor, analyze, and report performance statistics for cloud and on premise hos ted environments · Relevant industry-related certifications such as ITIL, PMP, Kanban Certif ied Professional or Certified Scrum Master are considered an asset. For example: Experience with PMCL, SDLC and agile/Lean methodology is preferred Job Details TITLE: Scrum Master DESCRIPTION: . What is the opportunity? A senior scrum master enables an RBC scrum team to run a medium-to-complex agile development process that seamlessly aligns with business and technical needs. T he senior Scrum Master is a key role within an Agile delivery team as it removes any impediments that obstruct a team’s pursuit of its sprint goals and ultimately deliver a product that generates business benefits for one or several RBC lines of business. What will you do? - Provide ongoing facilitation and coaching that enables your team to excel at a gile development. - Initiative delivery: Facilitating medium-to-high complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release - Navigating and identifying shared IT services required by the team in the deli very of its objectives - Facilitate discussion leading to collective decision-making, goal setting and conflict resolution within the team - Actively manage risks and external dependencies drawing in team members as app ropriate - Accountable for creating and maintaining the appropriate vehicles for open com munication within the scrum team (e.g. tracker boards) to create a trusting and safe team environment - Continuously seek to improve team performance by promoting joint accountabilit y for results and solving productivity issues What do you need to succeed? Must-have: - 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master – where Scrum principles, practices and theory were diligently applied - 5+ years of experience in software development and/or project management and/o r business (system) analysis or other relevant professional experience - Project / Program delivery in Agile and/or Waterfall environment (medium-to-la rge scale initiatives) using influence to facilitate to outcomes - Certified Scrum Master / Agile Practitioner What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and c ommunities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a d ifference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. - A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable - Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportuniti es - Ability to make a difference and lasting impact - Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team - Opportunities to do challenging work - Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities SFAG SFDG About RBC Royal Bank of Canada is Canada’s largest bank, and one of the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. We are one of North America’s leading dive rsified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial bankin g, wealth management, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. We employ approximately 78,000 full- and part-ti me employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector an d institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 39 other countri es. For more information, please visit rbc.com. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. It’s easy! Join our Tale nt Community and get the inside scoop on the jobs, career paths, and recruitment events that matter to you. Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We ar e pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin , age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected fact ors. JOB SUMMARY Open Start Date: ASAP End Date: Oct 31, 2016 Description: Our client is a leader in the financial software/product development space. They are looking for a Sr. SCRUM MASTER. This person will report to the Director, Portfolio Delivery, the Scrum Master wi ll help deliver innovative and inspiring solutions. The Scrum Manager will be a member of the Project Delivery team and will be responsible for leading an Agile Delivery Team on a large multi-phase project. The incumbent will continuously apply a wide base of technical, client facing and industry expertise to build pr actical and innovative solutions. The Scrum Master will exhibit high leadership qualities and provide, support and guidance in deploying Agile processes. Must have Practical Scrum Master Experience 4 + years’ experience being a Scrum Master Web applications / Financial Applications – Asset Net Env Asset Product Software Dev environment experience asset. Experience: Minimum 5 years delivering in a Project Lead and Scrum Master Role Experience with iterative development methodologies and continuous delivery prac tices Experience in Implementing Agile processes into new environments Experience leading Agile meetings Skills and Knowledge: BS degree in Computer Science or a combination of education and related work exp erience Experience in web application development using ASP.NET MVC Apply excellent communication skills, creativity and practical knowledge In-depth knowledge of one or more Agile frameworks, preferably Scrum Ability to perform process / workflow analysis and use case documentation Excellent business presentation and facilitation skills, including Agile retrosp ectives Ability to rationalize design decisions in a clear and objective manner Proficient in productivity tools (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visi o) SCRUM Master Certification preferred. Required: 30% of time. Facilitate effective scrum related team meetings Use continuous integration and achieve technical excellence Effective prioritization of backlog and specification of non-functional requirem ents to minimize technical debt Focus on continuous process improvement. Manage the Sprint backlog and key project elements Integrate info into concise action items – write software requirements, user stori es, user cases etc. Gather and present Agile Metrics for review and corrective action Maintain sprint burn-down charts, and project level reporting including team vel ocity/productivity. Track sprints and releases against delivery metrics and prepare status reports a nd internal/external communication as required Manage scope and control scope creep during development sprints Identify opportunities to design/deploy “Agile/Hybrid” processes, offering construc tive suggestions for change 20% of Time: Liaise between the client(s) and the project team to ensure user stories/accepta nce criteria is clearly defined, understood and implemented successfully Work with Business/Product Owner and the project team to develop and manage a pr oject backlog Build team passion for delivering value to customers through Agile project deliv ery 20% of Time: Provide proper transfer of knowledge to project team Identify and remove obstacles which prevent the team from achieving their shared goal Build cross-functional high performance teams Coach the team and provide continuous feedback Resolve team issues and impediments in the process gile Coach - PLA02529-16 Description What you’ll do: Change Agent. Leader. Mentor. Facilitator. If these are the words that people use to describe you, then join the team at Te lus Digital. We are passionate about creating high performing teams that delight our customers through outstanding services and products. As an Agile Coach, you will enable the adoption of Lean and Agile practices acro ss the TELUS Digital organization using coaching, mentoring, teaching and facili tation skills. Using your expert knowledge and prior experience in implementing Lean and Agile practices across other organizations, you will focus on enabling high performance through the application of various Agile methods across teams, while working with leadership to support the new working environment. As a change catalyst, you understand that change is difficult and that adoption of new practices doesn’t always follow a linear path. You are willing to flex your leadership skills to work with others in the organization to support the adopti on of key practices, compromising when needed to make progress easier. What you’ll be responsible for: Collaborate with the TELUS Digital organization to establish and execute transfo rmation plans to effectively Support and assist in the formation and development of cross-functional teams Work alongside the stakeholders to initiate, set-up, educate and execute appropr iate Agile methodology until teams can run independently Provide training, mentorship, and establish team guiding principles Define, measure and monitor key metrics to gauge adoption success Understand the state of Agile adoption in teams and recommend changes required to improve Be the subject matter expert to assist in any questions and/or problem resolutio n Consult and support teams impacted by role and process changes to minimize chang e impact Highlight risk areas, identifies and proactively tackles critical impediments in process, systems and tools, and/or teams to scaling Agile across the organizati on, escalating issues when necessary Leadership support: Teach leaders and managers about tools and techniques that enable team members t o use agile methods Facilitate planning discussions between agile and waterfall teams to identify an d remove or simplify bottlenecks and dependencies Train leaders to collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to plan out and implem ent work across cross-functional teams Continuous Improvement: Work with external change evangelists to share and implement ideas that will hel p continuously improve lean and agile adoption across TELUS Network within Agile communities to integrate lessons learned from others in ind ustry What you’ll need to be successful: Agile Coaching Experience; proven mentor and coaching experience Successfully led and implemented an Agile/Scrum transformation across an enterpr ise (i.e. 20+ teams) The ability to help teams understand the right practices to use at the right tim e - and help them consistently apply them to reach excellence Ability to guide Continuous Integration, Continuous Build/Deploy, and Continuous Testing development methodologies Familiarity with service-oriented environments, highly interdependent/matrix app lication ecosystem and continuous integration practices Knowledge of Lean, Lean Start-up, and Lean UX principles Demonstrated commitment to personal development Ability to garner respect from the team and be willing to get their hands dirty to get the job done Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others using power of persuasion Ability to communicate to Executive Level stakeholders with clarity and confiden ce A flexible approach to work with the ability to accept and champion change Qualifications Required Professional Designation/Certification: Certified Scrum Master or Professional Required Experience: IT experience playing different roles like Developer, Systems Analyst, Tester, P roject Manager, Development Manager, Architect, etc Professional experience utilizing Lean and/or Agile methodology About Telus Digital: TELUS digital is a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to building in novative, data-driven, customer centric digital experiences. We run like a start -up, we’ve embraced lean and agile methodologies. We celebrate our failures and se e them as opportunities to learn. Our culture fosters collaborative learning and out-of-the-box thinking in a relaxed environment. To learn more, check out http://labs.telus.com We want to work with people who: Have a passion for the web and all things digital Thrive in a lean, fast paced and changing environment View collaboration as essential to your work Clearly see things from the perspective our customers Utilize the power of data to inform decisions Continually refine their practice and process What you can expect from us: We don’t come to work in suits or sit all day long in grey cubicles; we come as we are, keen to share our latest ideas We want you to help shape and shift our culture in brave new directions, not sim ply fit in We work and play like a team; great ideas can come as easily during an impromptu hallway soccer match or social team building activity outside the office We don’t discriminate Fuel for thought… Ours comes in the form of weekly lunches and an unending supply of healthy snacks Bottom line? What matters at TELUS digital is creating a free flowing, stimulati ng, supportive space where every one of us can thrive and feel alive Our team is growing. We’re looking for talented individuals like yourself. Apply n ow! Who is TELUS? We re a high-performing team of individuals who collectively make TELUS one of t he leading telecommunications companies in Canada. Our competitive consumer offe rings include wireline, wireless, internet and Optik TV™. We also deliver a compel ling range of products and services for small, medium and large businesses; and have carved out a leadership position in the health, energy, finance and public sector markets with innovative industry specific solutions. The TELUS team is as diverse as the society we live in and the customers we serv e. We re also passionate about creating success for our customers, our sharehold ers, our communities and our team. And we do so by living the TELUS values and d elivering on our Customers First commitments. Do you share our passion? At TELUS, you create future friendly® possibilities. At TELUS, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment oppor tunities based on ability. OPPAPMCS Primary Location: CA-ON-Toronto Schedule: Full-time Are you aware that the Canadian IT Market has picked up significantly and Modis Canada is actively representing an elite list of clients that are in need of top technology talent? As a valued consultant of the Modis family, our organizatio n wants to make you aware of employment opportunities. Our client is looking to engage a Project Manager (Scrum Master). If you are actively seeking a challenge and feel that the below mentioned role i s suitable, please immediately communicate your interest, as the position is tim e sensitive. If you are currently engaged on a project or the role does not fit your profile, please advise us of your availability or the desired role and rate . Project Manager (Scrum Master) (51889327) Contract Position Toronto, ON Job Description One of Modis’ clients is currently looking for a Project Manager (Scrum Master) fo r a contract position. Required Qualifications/Experience 4+ Years’ Experience as a Senior Scrum Master within a Financial Organization 4+ Years’ Experience with Hands-On Agile Delivery Strong Development background (10 years) SDLC Experience Excellent Communication Skills Please note that Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Your res ume will not be forwarded to any of our clients without your explicit permission . We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted. Modis Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Nextopia We re an established Toronto based eCommerce company looking for a Technical Pro ject Manager to join our team. We ve got a great product with over 1,600 happy c ustomers. The Job In A Nutshell We are looking for someone who takes pride in ensuring projects are run efficien tly and effectively. You will manage resources (time, money and people) for the delivery of multiple software projects. You will work in a complex, ever changin g software development environment to deliver high quality products and bring th ose products to life with our partners. In this role, you will: Provide leadership and hands on project management expertise to ensure the succe ssful delivery of a portfolio of loyalty software products to our partners (typi cally 15-20 concurrent projects) in a SaaS based environment Collaborate closely with Sales, Production and the Customer to deliver products to our customers Collaborate closely with Production and Support to ensure ongoing support and ch ange requests Play a lead role in all partner interactions within a project Bring an unrivaled passion for delivery, a positive attitude, and a desire to ex ceed partner expectations in every interaction Demonstrate expertise in both the art and science of project management across s everal areas including: governance, scope, risk, quality, issue management, comm unication and stakeholder management Demonstrate excellent decision-making skills around scope, time-lines, and resou rces Lead all resource and project planning for your assigned project portfolio inclu ding the identification and resolution of resource conflicts Produce several project management-related business analysis reports (project bu dget reports, status reports, issue and risk logs, meeting agendas and meeting m inutes) Manage maintenance activities including product change requests as required Must Have Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field 2+ years software implementation project management experience preferably in a S aaS environment Strong understanding of the development of dynamic websites and user experience design principles Exceptional time management and organizational skills Excellent communication and English language skills (written and verbal) Capable of juggling multiple campaigns simultaneously Proven leadership skills with the ability to execute well under pressure Experience working in complex, multi-project environment with a number of client s is critical in order to be successful in this role Possess client management skills with a passion for building effective customer relationships and exceeding partner expectations Comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization including business e xecutives and technical experts Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills Attention to detail and absolute focus on quality Nice to Have Skills / Qualifications: Exposure to a variety of Project Management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile) Broad project management experience, perhaps in infrastructure, integration or s oftware package implementation Certified Scrum Master or Project Management Professional (PMP) accreditation is an asset Knowledge of productivity tools such as Salesforce, JIRA, Greenhopper, and Tempo Ability to thrive in a changing environment and adapt as project requirements ch ange Consulting experience is an asset Possessing a technical background is an asset. Our Project Managers interface he avily with internal and client engineers and need to speak their language Facilitate effective scrum related team meetings Manage the Sprint backlog and key project elements Integrate info into concise action items – write software requirements, user stori es, user cases etc. Gather and present Agile Metrics for review and corrective action Maintain sprint burn-down charts, and project level reporting including team vel ocity/productivity. Track sprints and releases against delivery metrics and prepare status reports a nd internal/external communication as required Manage scope and control scope creep during development sprints Identify opportunities to design/deploy “Agile/Hybrid” processes, offering construct ive suggestions for change Build team passion for delivering value to customers through Agile project deliv ery Identify and remove obstacles which prevent the team from achieving their shared goal Skills & Knowledge: BS degree in Computer Science or a combination of education and related work exp erience Experience in web application development using ASP.NET MVC In-depth knowledge of one or more Agile frameworks, preferably Scrum Ability to perform process / workflow analysis and use case documentation Excellent business presentation and facilitation skills, including Agile retrosp ectives Proficient in productivity tools (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visi o) SCRUM Master Certification preferred Must have: Minimum 5 years delivering in a Project Lead and Scrum Master Role Experience with iterative development methodologies and continuous delivery prac tices Experience in Implementing Agile processes into new environments Experience leading Agile meetings Job Type: Permanent Job Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON Required experience: Project Lead and Scrum Master Role: 5 years 15 days ago Apply NowSave this job Recommended Jobs Scrum Master Scarborough,ON FULL TIME Technical Skills: * Certified Scrum Professional/Master or a PMI ACP with over 3 years of experience leading scaled Agile and transformational cross-functional initiatives * Minimum of 3 years of experience with Agile development (SCRUM, Ka nban, etc) and within an Agile project team (either Agile by definition or Agile in ability to perform cross-functional tasks quickly) – balance multiple projects and collaborating closely with other development teams Candidate should possess technical skills in at least 2 of the following 1. ETL, data integration, 2. da ta conversion / migration, 3. enterprise content management, 4. document composi tion, 5. big data / hadoop, 6. Guidewire * Atleast 1 year experience in P & C in surance * You continue to embrace servant leadership and display the behaviors t hat come with the key mindset shifts associated with agile methods * You have co ached teams and management towards improving Agile process and metrics, evaluate and mentor existing Scrum teams, and deliver training classes for product owner s, developers and testers. Job Type: Full-time Required education: Position Overview A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Digital IT – Web & Mobile team based in the Digital Garage in Downtown Toronto. We require experienced ScrumMaster to w ork in a multidisciplinary agile team to help develop world class digital delive ry capability within Web and Mobile. The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the day to day running of an Ag ile team and ensuring that progress is visible to all key stakeholders. They ens ure that the team functions as effectively as possible and protects the team fro m external impacts. This is a facilitative leadership role, and the role holder should seek to promote self-organisation within the team, and work collaborative ly with team members to optimise its output and achieve the defined Sprint and d elivery goals rather than acting as an authority and coordinator. Accountabilities Ensuring that the team follow the values and principles of Agile as far as possi ble and apply the Aviva Agile framework appropriately. Ensuring transparency on team activities including sprints, velocity, risks, tea m and stakeholder happiness. Ensuring quality is driven into all aspects of the delivery lifecycle and defect s are driven out as early as possible. Management and control of resources and suppliers ensuring that supply and capab ility meets agreed commitments including engagement or engineering initiatives. Ensuring application roadmaps are in place and govern against them Ensuring risks are managed as they arise, escalating to Project Manager or techn ical roles as required Facilitation of workshops with business stakeholders and development teams Management and development of people within a delivery team Required Qualifications, Knowledge, & Skills A solid understanding of Agile values and principles A good overall knowledge of the Scrum process Basic understanding of software development processes Business and Commercial Awareness Delivery and support management tools and techniques Engagement management Release management Quality Assurance Experience of working in geographically dispersed teams Working within a DevOps environment Insurance/Financial Services Desired Qualifications, Knowledge, & Skills Being communicative and social – Must be able to communicate well with teams. Having a focus on Continuous improvement - Must continually be looking to improv e their own skills and encourage the team to do the same Being pro-active - the Scrum Master must actively look for issues which are hind ering the team, or might hinder the team in the future, and seek timely resoluti on Being pro-active and having focus - the Scrum Master must seek to keep the team highly focused on completion of the Sprint goals, while protecting the team from external ‘noise’ Displaying sound judgment - Use appropriate strategies to achieve objectives, co nsidering the situation, issues and persons involved. Being self-confident - Be willing to state and defend ideas and convictions whil e recognizing other options. Have the confidence required to stand alone when th is is the best course. Being willing to adapt and change depending on circumstan ces. Showing flexibility - Demonstrate sensitivity to the organizational environment. Tolerate ambiguity, shift priorities, change style and respond with new approac hes as needed. Showing initiative: Actively and enthusiastically attempt to influence Fostering team spirit and collaboration within your team Additional Information Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabiliti es during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you ar e selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation. About Aviva Aviva Canada is one of the leading property and casualty insurance groups in Can ada providing home, auto and business insurance to more than three million custo mers. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UK-based Aviva plc and has mor e than 3,000 employees, 25 locations and 1,700 independent broker partners. Aviva Canada invests in positive change through the Aviva Community Fund, Canada’s longest running online community funding competition. Since its inception in 20 09, the Aviva Community Fund has awarded $5.5 million to over 100 communities na tionwide. For more information about Aviva Canada, visit AvivaCanada.com, our blog or our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages. Scrum Master - (0076052) About us LoyaltyOne is a subsidiary of Alliance Data Services headquartered in Dallas, Te xas. LoyaltyOne works with more than 100 of North America s leading brands in th e retail, financial services, grocery, petroleum retail, and travel and hospital ity industries to profitably change customer behavior. Through a team of busines ses, including Precima and the AIR MILES Reward Program, each specialize in a lo yalty discipline, LoyaltyOne designs, delivers and manages a suite of loyalty ma rketing services focused on consumer data, customer-centric retail strategies, d irect-to-consumer marketing, loyalty consulting and more. Furthermore, for the last 6 consecutive years, LoyaltyOne was recognized by Hewi tt Associates as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, demonstrating LoyaltyOn e s continued commitment to providing a great work experience for its associates and a great service experience for its clients. About the opportunity: In this challenging opportunity, you play a critical role in maximizing producti vity and ensuring that our teams can perform to the best of their ability. You will work with a talented, diverse and open minded group of individuals/stak eholders across multiple teams where you will identify and remove any barriers t o allow the agile development process to progress without any roadblocks. You w ill draw upon your strong collaboration skills to influence without authority to meet our collective goals. Our focus at LoyaltyOne is to work together solving problems large and small, ce lebrating our successes and shrugging off our failures. Our Mantra is: Wake Up . Be Awesome. Repeat. We are at the forefront of technology adoption in the enterprise and our work wi ll shape the organization for years to come. Who you are: Possess sound judgment, keen eye for details and tenacity for solving difficult problems Bring a positive energy to the team and thrive on strong collaboration Strive for constant improvement in both yourself and your team in meaningful way s Someone who is looked up to for solving difficult problems, bounce ideas off of and providing an alternate viewpoint Deliver results through an environment of collaboration and trust What you will do: Lead the organization’s adoption of agile/scrum practices Facilitate discussions, decision making and conflict resolution processes Create and foster a self-organizing and cross-functional team Work closely with stakeholders to ensure all dependencies and impediments are un derstood so new features can be released in a timely manner Keep lines of communication open with all stakeholders to understand changing re quirements and maintain the product backlog You would describe yourself as having: First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) preferred; Second level Scru m Master certification (CSP, PSM II) would be an asset Minimum of 1 year experience as a Scrum Master for a software development team w ho were actively applying Scrum principles, practices and theory Knowledge of numerous well documented scrum patterns and techniques (i.e. Burndo wn techniques, Retrospective formats, handling bugs) Knowledge of other agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD Experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Co ntinuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Game s Degree in Computer Science/Business or equivalent experience Interesting perks at LoyaltyOne: High impact role with interesting challenges Flexible hours and strong work life balance Free Starbucks coffee and lattes Subsidized catered Bistro café On-site gym and massage therapy Games room Great health and wellness benefits Located directly above the St. Patrick Subway station One of the highest performing companies in the market (NYSE: ADS) Alliance Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabiliti es in accordance with legislation.
