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Telesat

Scrum Master

Telesat

Scrum Master enabling agile delivery across teams within a scaled agile framework for IT projects. Facilitating Scrum events and improving team collaboration for successful outcomes.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies and Scrum practices, with a strong focus on facilitating end-to-end delivery processes and continuous improvement. Proven ability to coach teams, manage backlogs, and drive collaboration across multiple IT initiatives.

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Agile MethodologiesScrum PracticesBacklog ManagementJiraCertified ScrumMaster (CSM)

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Hard Skills
Scaled Agile Delivery ModelsSprint ExecutionDependency ManagementContinuous Improvement TechniquesData-Driven Reporting
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsConflict Resolution SkillsServant LeadershipTime Management
Tools & Technologies
JiraConfluenceMicrosoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)Professional Scrum Master (PSM)SAFe Scrum Master
Industry Keywords
IT Delivery EnvironmentAgile Delivery ProcessSprint PlanningBacklog RefinementDelivery Velocity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Facilitate the end-to-end agile delivery process within a scaled agile framework, including all ceremonies such as grooming, PI/sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, Scrum-of-Scrums, and related reporting for multiple concurrent IT initiatives.
  • Partner with Product Owners and Project Managers to ensure work is clearly defined, prioritized, estimated, planned, and tracked through an actively managed backlog.
  • Protect teams from unnecessary distractions, competing priorities, and unplanned work while helping maintain focus on agreed sprint and delivery commitments.
  • Support delivery execution in alignment with approved priorities, cost, schedule, scope, quality, and value objectives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, Product Owners, Project Managers, and delivery teams to identify, escalate, and remove impediments that could affect delivery outcomes.
  • Coach teams on Agile values, Scrum practices, self-organization, accountability, estimation, capacity planning, and predictable delivery flow.
  • Drive continuous improvement by using retrospectives, team metrics, delivery insights, and feedback loops to improve productivity, quality, collaboration, and delivery predictability.
  • Promote a collaborative, high-trust team culture that encourages transparency, knowledge sharing, cross-functional support, and constructive conflict resolution.
  • Work across teams to identify dependencies, improve information flow, coordinate inter-team commitments, and support alignment across multiple work streams.
  • Prepare timely, data-driven reporting on sprint progress, backlog health, work assignments, delivery velocity, capacity, risks, defects, impediments, and open items to support scaled Agile reporting, continuous improvement, and decision making.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Recognized Agile certification, such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent, is considered a strong asset.
  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an IT delivery environment, including successful delivery of complex initiatives across multiple concurrent project or product assignments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Agile and Scrum practices, scaled Agile delivery models, backlog management, sprint execution, dependency management, and continuous improvement techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, and related collaboration, planning, and reporting tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong facilitation, presentation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Demonstrated servant leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and support cross-functional teams in a dynamic delivery environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, resolve delivery issues, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and support multiple teams or initiatives simultaneously.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, requirements, and business needs while demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development