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

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Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

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.

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Position: Junior Agile Team Lead (Bilingual French/English) Digital Strategy & Products (English Services) HR Title: Project Coordinator

This is a 18-month contract role with the possibility of telework or hybrid

At CBC/Radio-Canada we have a story to tell whats yours

If you share our passion for storytelling Canada and having a positive impact on your community CBCs Digital Strategy and Product team is where you want to be!

CBC serves one of the countrys largest digital audiences and one of the few that is built and owned in Canada by Canadians. Our product suite includes CBC News app CBC Gem and CBC Listen.

Our product vision is to make it effortless for all people and communities in Canada to tell and discover the stories that connect us.

Whether delivering the latest breaking news international hit series like North of North deep dives into the issues of your town or neighbourhood award winning podcasts like Someone Knows Something or nation building events like the Olympics our products ensure that these stories reach Canadians on their phones TVs desktops or smart speakers whenever they need or want us.

You have the opportunity to play a part in informing enlightening and entertaining Canadians through innovative storytelling formats and content discovery.

We are an empowered outcome-driven innovative hub for CBC critical to the future growth of Canadas public media company and the wider content ecosystem. We believe that we are most impactful when our teams reflect the breadth of experience of the audiences we serve and we are committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace to realize that belief. When you join our mission you are not only contributing to the growth of the CBC but the future of our country.

Why is this role important

If you aspire to immerse yourself in the realm of digital media and contribute to the transformative journey of one of Canadas 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 a one-year 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 youre 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.

Heres why we should work together:

Our digital teams values - collaboration inclusion learning and continuous improvement - embody who we are as a people-focused digital-forward employer. We follow Agile principles and the empowered product operating model. Our dedicated 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 your well being is critical to our success. 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:

• Work with purpose and impact at scale

• Flexible work schedules allowing you to find balance for yourself your family and your work;

• A hybrid environment you can enjoy the benefits of work from home and in-office collaboration

• Competitive total rewards package including robust health benefits and best-in-class defined benefits pension plan;

• Dedicated time for innovation learning and development; wherever your interests lie;

• Opportunities to work with emerging 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.

How you will make an impact:

Your responsibilities as a Junior Agile Team Lead will 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.

What you bring to our team:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French (spoken and written)

• Bachelors 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 2 years as 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.

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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion 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 .

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 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.

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