Scrum Master Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,IT/Tech

Is this role right for you?

In this role you will:

Promote agile principles and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Facilitate agile ceremonies and provide training to ensure clear evidence of team outcomes

Oversee end-to-end delivery from discovery to production, managing risks and corrective actions

Coordinate with the Delivery Manager to ensure readiness:
Environments, QA sign-off, Security approvals, Compliance to IR / OR, and SDLC

Apply systems thinking to drive continuous improvement across teams and stakeholders

Identify and resolve dependencies and risks, escalating structural impediments

Provide visibility into team status, deliverables, risks, and support needs

Ensure traceability using tools like Jira, Confluence, etc.

Track and share agile metrics (e.g., velocity, lead time, predictability)

Develop integrated delivery strategies with timelines, action plans, dependencies, and risk management

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

Professional degree in Engineering or related fields

8 - 10 years of experience in roles such as Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, or Agile Project Manager, facilitating agile events and guiding practices for multidisciplinary teams and management

5+ years experience managing and delivering complex software projects

Expert knowledge and understanding of project management practices, disciplines, tools, and methodologies, coupled with working experience as a Scrum Master in a recent project / initiative, with development teams

Skilled facilitator and conciliatory leader in workplace conflicts, with assertive communication.

Experience in Delivery, organizing and managing production deployment steps for initiatives.

Knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), flow metrics, continuous improvement, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), validation processes, QA, and production deployment.

Proficient in Jira, Confluence, Excel, etc

Certifications in Agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe®, Scrum Master, Product Owner)

Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills to rapidly assess problem situations.

Demonstrates creativity and adaptability when identifying solutions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate on a broad spectrum (from deep technical discussions to high level executive vision)

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and relationships management skills

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives

Demonstrates proactivity and accountability.

What's in it for you?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.

Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.

Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.

Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.


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