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Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.
About the role
Our growing team is looking for a Scrum Master!
As a Scrum Master with the Infrastructure Services Technology Architect team, you will lead cross-functional squads in delivery of various technology implementation projects, guided by the principles of the Scrum@Scale framework.
Build a collaborative, supportive culture within the squad, encourage and enable squad members to seek out new opportunities to enhance squad interactions and problem solving.
Responsibilities:
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Working with various squad member and project/product stakeholder, develop the backlog of stories & tasks to be delivered.
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Ensures the tracking and reporting of daily/weekly activities, including squad velocity and sprint/release progress.
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Works with other Scrum Masters within the Technology Architecture team to align, priorities and enable the delivery of assigned projects.
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Responsible for removing impediments that prevent a squad from completing the work it has negotiated for a given sprint.
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Resolves team impediments with other Scrum Masters and/or other teams to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the organization.
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Coaches the Scrum team in self-organization, cross-functional skillset, domain knowledge and communicates effectively, both internally and externally working within the Scrum team.
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Works with Scrum Team, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to influence and drive decision making and support organizational project or product teams.
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Mediates the general conflict of goals between squad members (high technical quality) and product owner (more features).
Qualifications
What you bring to the table:
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Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles.
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Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills.
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Knowledge of an agile framework or method (i.e. Scrum, Kanban), as well as in-depth knowledge of traditional project management.
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Solid understanding of infrastructure technology implementation and integration principles and practices.
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Adept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques.
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Planning and problem solving with product management and delivery teams.
Education and experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
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2 to 5 or more years of proven scrum/project delivery experience.
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Certified Scrum Master.
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SAFe Scrum Master Certification (SAS) (asset).
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Excellent communication skills.
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For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
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No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
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What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:
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A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
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An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
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An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
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Flexible work arrangements
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Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
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An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
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Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
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A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
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Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
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Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
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A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.
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