Our client, one of Canada's leading companies, is hiring a Scrum Master/Project Manager, Employee Experience in Montreal, QC on a 12-month contract engagement! The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager, Program Management and work with a team of talented developers, product owners and other scrum masters to drive our key initiatives through to completion. They will deliver best in class solutions that are user focused; innovative; and secure. Success in this role requires a servant leader who has deep knowledge of Agile and Scrum principles and how to apply it effectively in a software development context. Someone who can communicate effectively, create a safe and supportive environment, and is committed to continuous improvement.

Note: This role will follow the hybrid work model, and bilingual candidates (English/French) are preferred. This role is also accepting applications from candidates in Mississauga, ON and Calgary, AB.

Perks You'll Love
- Join one of Canada's leading companies
- Tackle new development projects
- Enjoy top career & development opportunities

What You'll Be Doing
- Facilitate the Agile/Scrum process for the software development team.
- Coach team members on Agile/Scrum principles and practices, and encourage continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the product owner to prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is visible, transparent, and actionable.
- Guide the team on breaking down work into manageable tasks and track progress through daily stand-up meetings and other Agile ceremonies.
- Shield the team from external distractions and interruptions, enabling them to focus on delivering high-quality software.
- Facilitate the team's decision-making processes and help resolve conflicts that may arise within the team.
- Monitor team performance and use data to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile coaches to share best practices and continuously improve the Agile/Scrum process.

Skills & Experience You're Bringing
- At least 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master for software development teams.
- Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles, practices, and frameworks.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust and relationships with team members and stakeholders.
- Ability to lead and coach teams to embrace Agile values and principles.
- Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Knowledge of software development methodologies and the software development life cycle.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Canadian Work Authorization
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.