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Acting as a facilitator and coach, you will streamline development processes, eliminate impediments, and cultivate an environment focused on high performance and continuous refinement.\n\nAdvantages\nHigh-Impact Environment: Work alongside top-tier technical talent within a leading enterprise.\n\nWorkplace Flexibility: Hybrid work schedule offering location choices in either Saint-Hyacinthe or Downtown Montreal.\n\nStrategic Contribution: Directly influence team efficiency and the adoption of modern software engineering methodologies.\n\nBalanced Schedule: Standard 35-hour workweek promoting work-life balance.\n\nResponsibilities\nLead and facilitate core Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, iteration planning, retrospectives, and reviews.\n\nPartner with Product Owners to maintain a well-structured, prioritized, and actionable product backlog.\n\nClear blockers and cultivate an atmosphere of transparency, psychological safety, and teamwork.\n\nEstablish key performance metrics (KPIs) to monitor velocity, delivery consistency, and output quality.\n\nCoach and mentor squad members to deepen their adoption of Agile frameworks and delivery best practices.\n\nManage cross-team dependencies and alignment for large-scale enterprise initiatives.\n\nDrive operational excellence by continuously refining team workflows within corporate governance standards.\n\nQualifications\nExperience: Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience acting as a Scrum Master in complex IT environments.\n\nCertification: Formal Scrum Master certification is mandatory (e.g., CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe).\n\nTechnical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and advanced hands-on expertise with project tracking software (JIRA).\n\nLeadership Skills: Proven track record in team coaching, conflict resolution, and managing competing priorities.\n\nAutonomy: Strong initiative-taker capable of driving results independently.\n\nLanguage Requirements: Our client operates in Canada. The company takes all reasonable steps to limit the number of positions in Quebec that require knowledge of a language other than French, and only requires it when necessary and its existing bilingual employees are unable to perform these duties. Based on an assessment conducted by our client, it has been determined that this position requires candidates to be fluent in English (both spoken and written). In particular, this position will require the employee to interact with centralized internal departments (e.g., Operations / HR / Finance / Legal / Contracts / Sales) that support the organization in Canada and that do not speak French.\n\nSummary\nLocation: Saint-Hyacinthe or Montreal, QC (Hybrid)\n\nAssignment Duration: Initial 6-month contract (November 2, 2026 – April 30, 2027), renewable\n\nSchedule: 35 hours / week\n\nEmployment Type: IT Consultant (Contract)\n\nRandstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. 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In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.\n\nRandstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. 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