Scrum Master - Toronto, Canada - Canada Life Assurance Company

Canada Life Assurance Company

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Scrum Master

**Description: - Permanent Full Time- We are looking for a
Scrum Master within the
Infrastructure and Operations division.- Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure Delivery Transformation, you will employ servant leadership to coach, mentor and support the team in agile product/project development and delivery methods. You will facilitate and/or support team events, coach the team in defining efficient ways of working and help the team to remove impediments. You will support transparency through clear communication and help foster collaboration and understanding between the Product Owner and the team. Additionally, as a Scrum Master you will be coaching team members on continuous process improvements and goals, focusing on the achievement of excellent results whilst building and nurturing a trusting and safe environment.

What You'll Do:

Organize and guide the team on how to use Scrum, Kanban and other Agile practices and methodologies
Coach the team on effective use of Agile Ceremonies including Daily Scrum, Kanban Replenishment, Retrospective and Sprint Planning, supporting full team engagement
Support/Mentor the Product Owner on developing Vision, Product Roadmap, release plan, sprint plan and backlog grooming
Remove impediments and protect the team from distraction
Foster collaboration across all team members, encouraging crosstraining and mutual support
Guide and coach those outside the teams to understand which interactions with the team are helpful and which are not
Keep the team organized and on track via reporting burndown charts, cycle time, etc. to ensure transparency and awareness amongst the team practitioners
Foster selforganization and growth within the team
Reinforce an Agile mindset continuous Improvement in teams through conversations, coaching, and roleplaying exercises
Hands on with JIRA and Confluence to ensure board(s) and cards are appropriately updated

Who You Are:

3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager, during which you coached teams on Agile practices and ensure alignment to Agile mindset
Demonstrated ability to promote innovative thinking and selfimprovement within the team
Proven knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or hybrid methods to guide and optimize the way the team works with maximum efficiency & effectiveness
Experience with technology product management and delivery an asset
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts
Bring a highenergy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around her/him
Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace
The base salary for this position is between
$61000*:
$114000 **annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
For student opportunities only
For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program.-
Be your best at Canada Life
Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.
You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.
Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.-
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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