Agile Team Lead (T&I) (Hybrid) (English Services)

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Agile Team Lead (T&I) (Hybrid) (English Services)

Company

CBC/Radio-Canada

Job description

Position Title: Agile Team Lead (T&I) (Hybrid) (English Services)Status of Employment: Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:Language Skills:Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.Unposting Date: 2024-08-29 11:59 PMThis is a 12-month contract role, with the possibility of telework or hybrid.The OpportunityIf you aspire to immerse yourself in the realm of digital media and contribute to the transformative journey of one of Canada’s well-established and esteemed broadcasters, this is your moment. CBC Digital Products is actively seeking an adept Agile Team Lead to join our expanding team for a one-year contract.This role is tailor-made for an individual eager to foster and elevate an Agile mindset within a multidisciplinary team. The emphasis is on nurturing an environment of trust, openness, respect, and reliability, enabling the team to thrive. As a change catalyst, you will play a pivotal role in helping individuals and teams embrace a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Your responsibilities include coaching, mentoring, and facilitating agile practices to boost productivity, efficiency, and overall performance. You will be an integral part of a Product team, assuming an official or unofficial leadership position. While the title Scrum Master may be applicable, you see yourself more as a coach than a commander.If you are passionate about Canada and seek an opportunity to align with a purpose-driven company committed to fostering the career progression of its people, then CBC is the ideal workplace for you.Here’s why we should work together:Our digital teams’ values – collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement – embody who we are as a people-focused, digital-forward employer. We follow lean startup principles and use an Agile approach. Our dedicated people managers work closely with every individual to ensure we are leveraging their strengths, championing their ideas and supporting their pursuit of new skills and their desired career progression.Here at CBC Digital Strategy & Products, we want you to be happy and feel good at work. It is essential that work be a safe space where our employees are able to share their authentic selves with one another and to push each other to challenge conventions.Perks you can look forward to:Flexible work schedules, allowing you to prioritize yourself, your family and your work;Work from home opportunities;Competitive total rewards package;20% of time for innovation, learning and development; wherever your interests lie;Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology;Opportunities for continued learning and professional development;Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups;Pair programming and mentorship opportunities, where you can learn from the best in the industry and help coach new talent;A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected;A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity;An environment which favors experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical innovation.What we are looking for:Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in a relevant field is preferred.Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or other pertinent Agile certifications are desirable.Minimum of 3 years in an Agile Lead or similar role, showcasing proficiency in Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and Kanban.Familiarity with Atlassian JIRA/Confluence is essential.Knowledge of Agile principles and values, and continuous learning:Demonstrate a deep understanding of Agile principles and values, with a passion for empowering teams.Display flexibility and openness to navigate real-world challenges within a team context.Focus on team best intentions, actively working to build an agile mindset and establish solid principles.Coaching and Mentoring:Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to individuals, teams, and leaders on agile principles, values, and practices.Assist in fostering an understanding and embracing of the agile mindset and methodologies.Facilitation:Lead agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making within the team.Process Improvement:Identify areas for process improvement and collaborate closely with teams to implement agile frameworks and methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.Encourage experimentation and adaptation to optimize team performance.Team Empowerment:Cultivate a self-organizing and high-performing team culture by promoting autonomy, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.Assist teams in identifying and overcoming obstacles to ensure smooth progress and delivery of value.Agile Metrics and Reporting:Identify, define, track, and analyze key agile metrics to measure team delivery and performance.Change Management:Act as a change agent to promote the agile mindset and cultural transformation across the organization.Collaborate with leadership to align their expectations and ensure commitment to the agile journey.Continuous Improvement:Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging agile practices, and methodologies.Continuously assess and refine agile coaching approaches and strategies to enhance team effectiveness.Communication skills:Demonstrate effective listening skills and the ability to relay empathy and understanding for diverse perspectives.French is an asset.Confidence, Humility, and Innovation:Utilize powers of observation to understand and inspire individuals and teams to change and improve.Showcase creativity in problem-solving and the ability to remove obstacles innovatively.Why join us?CBC/Radio-Canada reflects the Canadian identity and promotes democracy. We are rooted in the communities we serve and committed to sharing stories as Canadians live them, each and every day. We strive to speak in the voices of the country and support social and economic innovation. We live by these external values. They are the foundation of our employee culture. A diverse culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.Collaboration. We follow lean startup principles and use an Agile approach. Our dedicated people managers work closely with every individual to ensure we are leveraging their strengths, championing their ideas and supporting their pursuit of new skills and career progression. Our team members are given opportunities to collaborate cross-functionally across multiple projects.Learning. From simply buying a book or recommending a course to one-on-ones, our leadership team is focused on creating an atmosphere where people feel fulfilled. We embrace experimentation as a means to learn.Continuous improvement. What can you innovate in 8 hours a week? Our Digital department at CBC recognizes just how smart, creative and inventive our team members are. Everyone is given the opportunity to choose personal projects on which to spend 20% of their time. From prototyping new UI/UX for our content to setting up dev environments to experiment on. From reviewing Apple Developer videos and learning new programming languages to creating improved search functions for our media. From updating old code to building unit testing tools. Your 20% time is yours to allocate in a productive and professionally gratifying way.To Apply:At the CBC, we recognize that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. We value diversity of thought and of experience, and we are excited to hear from you! Hands-on experience, intelligence, innovation, a passion for learning, and a team-focused approach can combine to form the best set of qualifications. If you feel you meet most of the qualifications and you are excited by the possibility of adding to the rich culture of the CBC, take a chance and express your interest by applying now!If you’re interested in reading more about the various backgrounds of the talented people that make up our teams, our exciting new projects, and what we’re currently working on, check out our !CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment.We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.Wherever in the wording of the job description either gender is used, it shall be understood to include all genders.Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.Primary Location: Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Full time

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Toronto, ON

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Sat, 17 Aug 2024 03:41:17 GMT

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