Services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging user and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities. However, the following must be delivered (iteratively) over the course of the project:
- Lead and mentor cross-functional program review and product delivery teams in agile principles, policies, and procedures.
- Lead and facilitate key agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, sprint reviews, product demos, retrospectives, and refinement. This could also include ad hoc sessions.
- Facilitate effective delivery of Services and deliverables by the cross-functional program review and product delivery teams through coaching and guiding the GoA product owner and the team. Specifically:
o Coach the team on the application of agile methodology including how to provide effective estimates and sprint commitments, how to adjust for external dependencies, how to eliminate blocking issues, etc.
o Promote the successful achievement of sprint goals and commitments, by acting as the intermediary between the GoA product owner and team.
o Guide the GoA product owner on reporting, release planning, and road-mapping.
- Maintain delivery metrics and report on product level plans, progress, and quality assurance using project management tools and Artifacts such as sprint burndown/velocity charts, product backlogs, and sprint backlogs. The Scrum Master(s) will be required to report on progress to the Province as directed.
- Participate in digital service delivery activities, such as user research and usability testing.
The Province and the Contractor shall determine changes to Services and Materials as required. The Province and the Contractor will determine changes to Services and Materials through the Artifacts.
Must HaveProfessional Licenses / Certification
- Active professional Scrum Master certification (PSM): Yes
Work Experience
- Coaching teams on Agile methodologies, facilitating agile ceremonies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration: 2 years
- Leading and facilitating key Agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, product demonstrations, and retrospectives: 4 years
- Working within an Agile development environment: 5 years
Nice to HaveWork Experience
- Delivering training sessions via web-based interactive technology (e.g., Microsoft Teams): 2 years
- Planning work that aligns to Product Owner priorities (Sprint planning and backlog refinement): 2 years
- Using Agile backlog management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps: 2 years
- Understanding of software development processes, best practices, methods, standards, tools, and policies: 5 years
- Experience working in or for the public sector: 2 years
- Collaborating with teams that apply UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design approaches: 2 years
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $40.47-$97.30 per hour
Expected hours: 7.25 per week
