Scrum Master (1853)

Focus Systems is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support multiple digital delivery initiatives across Agile teams.

This role is ideal for someone who excels at facilitating Agile delivery, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement in complex environments.

• Location: Primarily remote within Canada (occasional onsite in Edmonton if required)

• Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:15 – 16:30 (Alberta Time)

• Contract Term: May 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2028

• Extension: Up to 6 months

Role Overview

The Scrum Master will lead and support Agile delivery across 2–3 concurrent projects, helping teams remove blockers, improve collaboration, and consistently deliver value.

You will act as a coach, facilitator, and servant leader, enabling teams to self-organize while ensuring transparency, communication, and alignment with product goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives)

• Coach teams on Agile principles, estimation, and sprint commitments

• Remove impediments and delivery blockers

• Support Product Owners with backlog management, release planning, and roadmaps

• Track and report on delivery metrics (velocity, burndown, progress)

• Foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement

• Act as a liaison between product owners, teams, and stakeholders

• Support user research and digital service delivery activities

Mandatory Qualifications

✔ Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification

✔ 5+ years of experience in Agile environments

✔ 4+ years facilitating Agile ceremonies and team delivery

✔ 2+ years coaching teams on Agile methodologies and best practices

Preferred Experience

• Experience with JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar tools

• Experience delivering training sessions (e.g., via MS Teams)

• Experience in public sector or large enterprise environments

• Exposure to UX/design thinking or human-centered design teams

• Experience leveraging AI tools in Agile delivery

How to apply:

📌 Note: Candidates must include two (2) detailed project examples demonstrating their Scrum Master experience at the end of their resume.

Each example should clearly outline:

• The project scope and objectives, and your specific role as Scrum Master

• Whether the project was in the public sector, private sector, or another domain

• The size and complexity of the initiative

• The Agile approach used (planning, delivery, ceremonies) and how you enabled team success

• The tools, technologies, and key skills applied

Please complete your initial application by Apr 05, 2026, at 11:00 PM CST.

Only candidates selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted and invited to complete their application package.