On behalf of our public-sector client, we are recruiting for a Scrum Master (AI Projects) - Intermediate Level. This is a 12-month contract for a hybrid role requiring up to three days per week onsite in the lower mainland, with preference for local candidates.
Summary of the Role :
The Scrum Master will support two or more AI-augmented agile teams, providing guidance on agile practices and facilitating the integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.
This role focuses on rapid prototyping, optimizing workflows, and fostering cross-team collaboration to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with department goals.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Lead, coach, and facilitate two or more agile teams through Proof of Concept (PoC) cycles, optimizing practices and workflows for efficiency and innovation.
- Oversee agile events, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring continuous improvement and feedback integration.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, providing metrics, insights, and decision-making support through automated reports and visual dashboards.
- Promote a learning culture, cross-training team members, and driving adoption of emerging technologies and agile practices.
- Support organizational goals by removing barriers, motivating teams, and building partnerships across departments.
Core Requirements :
- Minimum of 4 years as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Release Train Engineer within a technology setting.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with agile practices, cloud, and DevOps.
- 1+ year working with AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), and deep learning frameworks.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent, such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), CSPO, PMI-ACP.
- Demonstrated experience with rapid prototyping and utilizing AI to enhance software development practices.
Desired Skills & Experience :
Awareness of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies and training.
Terms :
This position is a 12-month contract with a hybrid work arrangement, requiring up to three days onsite each week in the lower mainland.
Local candidates will be prioritized. Successful candidates will be required to undergo standard pre-employment checks, including reference checks.
About Ignite Technical : Based in Vancouver and proudly Canadian, Ignite Technical Resources has been providing Top Technical Talent to organizations across Canada since 2005.
Equal Opportunity Employer : Ignite Technical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, national origin, or age.
Work Permits : Please note that Ignite’s clients require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application.
This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
Further Consideration : We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.
Follow Us : Check us out on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter and Threads for company updates and job postings!
Ignite. Wired for People.
About Ignite Technical :
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Vancouver BC, Ignite Technical Resources has been the preferred IT Staffing provider for many of Canada’s largest and well-known organizations for nearly 20 years.
By specializing in Information Technology, we ensure that our processes are focused exclusively on providing qualified IT Professionals and our commitment to speed ensures your teams and projects are staffed quickly and efficiently.
Our years of experience provide us with one of the most well-developed networks of candidates in the Canadian market. Come see why Ignite Technical is one of Canada’s premier providers of IT Professionals On-Demand.
Ignite Technical Resources. Wired for People.