General Information
Role Title: Scrum Master
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Salary expectations: $90k/year to $115k/yr CAD
Reports to: Director of Product Strategy
About Fulfillment IQ (FIQ)
At Fulfillment IQ, we are transforming the future of logistics technology. As an award-winning consultancy and technology partner, we work with brands, retailers, and 3PLs to solve their most complex challenges - whether it’s designing strategy, selecting the right tech stack, building custom software, or implementing enterprise platforms.
Our team includes logistics experts, engineers, and strategists who bring both technical depth and practical experience to every engagement. We value clear thinking, strong execution, and real results. If you’re a builder, thinker, and doer who wants to shape the next generation of logistics solutions, FIQ is where you’ll find meaningful work and career growth.
We’re proud to be an inclusive, globally distributed team that values flexibility and collaboration. At FIQ, your ideas and contributions matter. You’ll have the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, drive innovation that sets new standards, and grow in a culture that celebrates learning, diversity, and teamwork.
Role Overview
The Scrum Master is responsible for supporting one or more Agile teams in delivering high quality software solutions through effective facilitation of Scrum practices and Agile principles. This role focuses on enabling teams to be self organizing, productive, and aligned with sprint goals, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The Scrum Master works closely with Product Owners, Development Teams, and key stakeholders to guide Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, manage delivery risks, and ensure smooth execution. In addition, the Scrum Master represents the team in Scrum of Scrums, coordinating cross team dependencies and ensuring alignment across multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring adherence to Scrum framework and Agile best practices.
• Enable teams to meet sprint commitments, delivery timelines, and quality standards.
• Identify, remove, and proactively escalate impediments and risks impacting team progress.
• Promote self organization, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Track, analyze, and communicate Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown, capacity, and sprint progress to drive transparency and improvement.
• Support the Product Owner with backlog refinement, sprint readiness, and prioritization.
• Ensure user stories meet Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).
• Participate in Scrum of Scrums to manage cross team dependencies and resolve inter team challenges.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to ensure effective coordination across teams.
• Provide regular updates on delivery status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
• Coach team members on Agile principles and Scrum practices, reinforcing consistent adoption across teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Required bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar agile role. Experience working in agile environments and with cross-functional teams is highly preferred.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, or equivalent) is required. Additional agile certifications (e.g., SAFe, AgilePM) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of Scrum and agile methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address and resolve impediments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days:
First 30 Days – Understand, Observe, and Establish Trust
• Built strong working relationships with Product Owners, Development Teams, and key stakeholders.
• Gained a deep understanding of the team’s current Agile maturity, workflows, tools (e.g., Jira), and delivery challenges.
• Effectively facilitated all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) with minimal disruption and increasing team engagement.
• Identified key impediments, risks, and cross team dependencies, with an initial plan to address them.
• Established visibility into Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown, and sprint progress.
31–60 Days – Stabilize Delivery and Drive Consistency
• The team is consistently meeting sprint commitments with improved predictability and reduced carryover.
• Noticeable improvement in impediment resolution time, with blockers being proactively identified and removed.
• Strong collaboration with the Product Owner on backlog refinement, sprint readiness, and prioritization.
• User stories consistently meeting Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).
• Active participation in Scrum of Scrums, with clear communication of cross team risks and dependencies.
• Teams begin demonstrating self organization and ownership of delivery outcomes.
61–90 Days – Optimize, Coach, and Influence at Scale
• Achieved stable velocity and predictable delivery flow, aligned with sprint goals and quality standards.
• Driven measurable improvements in team engagement, morale, and collaboration.
• Ensured that retrospective action items are consistently implemented and tracked to completion.
• Become a trusted Agile coach, reinforcing best practices and continuous improvement across teams.
• Effectively coordinated with other Scrum Masters to resolve inter team challenges and improve end to end delivery.
• Provided leadership with clear, data driven insights on delivery status, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Sprint Goal Achievement Rate – Measures how often the team meets its sprint goals, indicating effective planning and execution.
Impediment Resolution Time – Tracks how quickly the Scrum Master helps remove blockers that slow down the team.
Team Engagement & Morale Score – Assessed via regular surveys or feedback to gauge team satisfaction and collaboration.
Retrospective Action Item Completion Rate – Measures how effectively improvement actions from retrospectives are implemented.
Velocity Stability – Evaluates the consistency of completed work (story points) across sprints, reflecting team predictability and flow.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Fulfillment IQ, we don’t just build supply chain solutions—we build careers, friendships, and unforgettable experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Here’s what makes working with us a rewarding experience:
Work That Matters
Imagine being part of projects that reshape the supply chain industry and create real-world impact. Your work here won’t just meet expectations, it’ll set new ones.
Career Growth That Matters
We’re serious about growth.
Whether it’s training, mentorship, or new challenges, we’ll help you go from good to exceptional.
Flexibility to Thrive
Whether you prefer working remotely, in a hybrid setup, or on-site, we offer flexible options to help you balance work and life effectively.
We Celebrate You
From work anniversaries to team achievements, we value your contributions and celebrate milestones with thoughtful rewards like vouchers and team events.
A Collaborative Culture
Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our supportive and inclusive culture ensures every voice is heard, and every team member feels valued.
Perks you’ll appreciate
• Employee Health: While Canada has a public healthcare system, we offer a supplementary benefits plan that includes coverage for medical, as well as an employee wellness program.
• Time Off: Our paid time off includes statutory vacation time, sick leave, and public holidays, consistent with provincial labor laws.
• Retirement: We contribute to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and also offer supplementary retirement savings plans.
• Professional Growth: We provide a dedicated learning and development budget to support your career growth.
• Flexible Work: You will have access to flexible work hours and remote flexibility.
• Perks: We offer reimbursement for business travel, internet, and workstation costs, as well as anniversary rewards and an employee stock option (ESOP) program.
• Community Engagement: We host team events and in-person organizational meetups to foster a strong company culture
Life at Fulfillment IQ:
Fulfillment IQ is a company that values its people, and we work together as a team while being a remote company. Fulfillment IQ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and are committed to creating a culture of equitable opportunities for all employees.
Learn More About Us
Website: fulfillmentiq.com
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