Junior Agile Team Lead (digital Strategy And Product) (english Services)

Junior Agile Team Lead (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services)

At 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.

CBC Digital Products is the country’s biggest digital startup, taking on the challenges of innovating how media is made, sent, and received. We are also part of Canada’s oldest and truest broadcasting company. We are trying new things. We are growing. As an entity of our own. As a voice for our country. As a team.

Digital is a part of our present and all of our future. Our strategy is focused on becoming a digital-first organization that provides a digital platform for storytellers. Our mission is to engage our audience with stories they care about.

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;
• 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.

If 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 looking for a bilingual (French/English) Junior Agile Team Lead to join our growing team on an 18-month contract.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for continuous learning, and is eager to foster positive, lasting change. You bring a natural curiosity, a commitment to team success, and the ability to guide others in embracing agile principles.

In this role, you will:

• Coach, mentor, and support team members in agile practices.
• Facilitate collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance team productivity, efficiency, and delivery.
• Serve as a key contributor and informal leader within a cross-functional Product team.
• Champion a culture of open communication, feedback, and accountability.

Though the title is Junior Agile Team Lead, you see yourself first and foremost as a servant leader and coach, not a commander.

If you're passionate about Canada and motivated by the opportunity to work for a purpose-driven organization that values growth and development, CBC is the place for you.

Your responsibilities as a Junior Agile Team Lead may include:

Coaching and Mentoring:

• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to individuals, teams, and leaders on agile principles, values, and practices while displaying flexibility and openness to navigate real-world challenges.
• How to develop into empowered teams by building an understanding and embracing of the agile mindset and methodologies while establishing solid principles.

Facilitation and Communication Skills:

• Lead agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Ensure effective and empathetic communication, collaboration, and decision-making within the team.

Process Improvement:

• Identify areas for team process improvement
• 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:

• Cultivating 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 health culture within a team or across departments.
• Collaborate with leadership to align their expectations and ensure commitment to the agile journey.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously assess and refine agile coaching approaches and strategies to enhance team effectiveness.

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.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• 3+ years of experience in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).
• Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or other pertinent Agile certifications are desirable.
• Knowledge with Atlassian JIRA/Confluence is essential.
• Knowledge of Agile principles and values, and continuous learning.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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 our Diversity and Inclusion section. 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 corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will