Scrum Master
Rate is 90/hr
Job ID: GOAPRDJP00000673
Contract Length: 12 months
Extension: 24 months
Job Location: Remote (Occasional visit to the GOA, Edmonton Downtown Office)
We are seeking a talented and versatile Scrum Master(s) to identify and remove roadblocks and distractions that affect sprint commitments and prevent delivery of product features. Scrum Master(s) will be responsible for the management of the agile sprint process for cross-functional program review or product delivery teams. Scrum Master(s) will provide leadership and mentoring in agile principles, policies, and procedures, to enable the teams to self-organize and deliver consistently on sprint deliverables. Scrum Master(s) will be expected to manage communication, maximize transparency, disseminate information related to service delivery, and resolve any conflict when it arises.
Must Have
- Experience in coaching teams on Agile methodologies, facilitating agile ceremonies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
- Experience leading and facilitating key agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, product demonstrations, and retrospectives.
- Experience working within an agile development environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience delivering training sessions via web-based interactive technology i.e. TEAMs
- Experience planning work that aligns to product owner priorities (Sprint planning and backlog planning).
- Experience with Agile backlog management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with software development processes and all associated best practices, methods, standards, tools and policies.
- Experience working in or for the public sector.
- Experience working with teams that also apply UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design approaches.
Mandatory requirement:
Role Specific Requirements – Answers to the following questions should be at the end of the resume.
Provide two (2) project or assignment examples. These examples must clearly demonstrate the expertise in the Scrum Master role. Each example must address Questions 1 through 5 below. If the response to a question is the same for both projects, this must be explicitly stated. The evaluation team must be able to clearly identify which project each response refers to.
Note: Project examples that reflect more recent experience will be evaluated more favorably, particularly those that demonstrate alignment with current public sector digital delivery practices.
1. Describe the project or assignment in which you played a role. The description should highlight the Scope and objectives of the initiative, and your specific responsibilities as Scrum Master.
2. Indicate whether the project served the public sector, private sector, or another domain. Preference will be given to experience in public sector environments, particularly those involving digital service delivery, modernization, or enterprise transformation.
3. Describe the complexity and/or scope of the project/assignment size in: Number of users, business areas, or departments impacted; Degree of architectural transformation; Project budget; or other relevant criteria.
4. Describe the approach used for planning and delivery, and how the Scrum Master enabled outcomes.
5. List the key skills, tools, and technologies the Scrum Master applied on the project.
How to Apply:
Apply directly via Indeed, or send your resume to [email protected].
THREE REFERENCES, FOR WHOM SIMILAR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED, MUST BE PROVIDED. THE MOST RECENT REFERENCE SHOULD BE LISTED FIRST.
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About Shabech Consulting
At Shabech Consulting, we specialize in Business and IT consulting, strategic staffing, and project management services. Our mission is to connect businesses with exceptional talent and deliver customized solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. With a team of seasoned professionals, we take a collaborative approach, understanding each client’s unique needs and challenges to provide tailored strategies that produce real results.
Whether it’s navigating complex projects, filling critical roles, or optimizing operations, we are committed to excellence in every engagement. As a trusted partner to organizations across industries, Shabech Consulting is dedicated to turning visions into reality and helping businesses achieve their strategic goals with precision and expertise.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for the next steps will be contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $90.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.25 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6H 5T6
Application deadline: 2025-08-29
Expected start date: 2025-10-01
