Job Specifications
Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Toronto, ON.
Pay Rate: $62 - $67/hr depending on experience.
12-month contract.
Public sector experience preferred.
Must Haves:
Experience in playing the Scrum Master role for at least 5+ year for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory
Professional Knowledge & Expertise
Solid understanding of Project Management Institute (PMI) PMBOK, Agile Scrum principles, and Information Management concepts, policies, and practices.
Proficient in Azure DevOps for user stories, Kanban boards, pipelines, and reporting.
Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related standards.
Ability to recommend software, hardware, and technology solutions.
Experienced in project monitoring, troubleshooting issues, and improving project effectiveness.
Skilled in identifying and resolving conflicts between projects and functional areas.
Capable of managing client relationships, expectations, and communications.
Scrum & Agile Experience
5+ years as Scrum Master for software development teams following Scrum principles.
Facilitates Scrum ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and customer journey/story mapping.
Works closely with Product Owners for backlog management and sprint forecasting.
Champions Scrum framework across teams and multiple Scrum initiatives.
Ensures collaboration, prioritization, accountability, and visibility within the delivery team.
Experienced in resolving resource conflicts and negotiating changes.
Able to rapidly prioritize competing requirements and plan proactively.
Project Management & Technical Skills
Generates reports, burn-down charts, and queries in Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Java, Oracle, and IBM BPM.
Creates project schedules, plans, issue & risk logs, status reports, and supporting artifacts (Change/Risk Management Plans).
Manages multiple simultaneous application development projects within budget and schedule constraints.
Collaborates with internal/external clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile development concepts.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Office, and Visio.
Soft Skills & Attributes
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and technical/business aptitude.
Self-motivated leader with persistent attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
Project rescue/triage experience is an asset; government experience is a plus.
Note: AI-enabled tools may be used to sort applications based on job-related criteria. All AI generated results are vetted by our team and the decision of which candidates move forward is always made by a human.
About the Company
Established in 1981, Bevertec is a Canadian based IT firm that provides both professional IT staffing services and IT banking solutions to hundreds of satisfied clients in over 38 countries.
As a leader in information technology, we offer a unique combination of services by focusing on two core areas:
* IT Staffing and Professional Staffing Services
* Software Solutions for the Banking and Finance Sector
Bevertec utilizes its innovative IT recruitment solutions for clients in industries which include and are not limited...
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