Title:  Scrum Master

Requisition ID: 242927

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Role  

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive ScrumMaster who will be responsible for driving team effectiveness by identifying and removing impediments, supporting the team, and encouraging practices in accordance with agile principles.

• You will be empowered to introduce better ways to boost team productivity and lead the team by embodying agile values, facilitating ceremonies, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement and shared practices.
• You will be actively involved in the development and maintenance of a high-performing, self-organizing team.
• You will ensure all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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 ScrumMaster 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)
• 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

The Workplace 

• 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.

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, 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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.