Anvil is a trusted partner in the defence industry, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enhance military capabilities and operational effectiveness. We extend our expertise to public safety, law enforcement, and national security organizations, accelerating mission‑critical decision‑making through analytical tools, automations, and game‑changing machine learning capabilities. ANVIL helps organizations discover, manage, enrich, fuse, and exploit the information available to them in support of Information Dominance and Decision Advantage.

Anvil is a trusted partner in the defence industry, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enhance military capabilities and operational effectiveness. We extend our expertise to public safety, law enforcement, and national security organizations, accelerating mission‑critical decision‑making through analytical tools, automations, and game‑changing machine learning capabilities. ANVIL helps organizations discover, manage, enrich, fuse, and exploit the information available to them in support of Information Dominance and Decision Advantage.

Job Type: Full Time Remote (Hybrid option available for those in the Ottawa area - 55 Murray Street Office) Total Compensation: CAD $110,000 - $135,000 base salary - Placement within range based on experience and qualifications We're looking for a Product Owner to drive the delivery of exceptional products for our defence and public safety technology platform. You’ll be the critical link between customer needs and development execution - prioritizing work, clarifying requirements, and ensuring the team always understands what they’re building and why. Eligible for Government of Canada Secret or Top Secret security clearance. 3+ years of experience in product ownership, business analysis, or related roles, with demonstrated success owning and managing product backlogs Proven experience working in agile/scrum environments,



participating in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives Track record of effective collaboration with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle Strong understanding of agile and scrum principles, with the ability to apply them pragmatically in real‑world delivery contexts Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand technical constraints and their implications for product decisions Exceptional communication skills—able to articulate requirements clearly to engineers and explain technical trade‑offs to stakeholders Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, International Relations, War Studies, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) Experience with defence, public safety, intelligence, or other mission‑critical applications Understanding of data‑intensive applications, analytical workflows, or geospatial systems Background working with government customers or understanding compliance requirements Experience working with distributed or cross‑functional development teams Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it is visible, transparent, and clearly understood by the development team, including continuously refining the product backlog by breaking down epics into features and ensuring upcoming work is ready for sprint planning Write clear, well‑structured user stories with detailed acceptance criteria that enable efficient development and testing Prioritize backlog items based on business value, technical dependencies,



and stakeholder input, making trade‑off decisions as needed Participate actively in all scrum ceremonies—sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives Serve as the primary point of contact for the development team on questions of scope, requirements, removing blockers, and acceptance criteria Work closely with stakeholders and customers to gather requirements, clarify needs, and validate that delivered functionality meets expectations Partner with UX/UI designers to ensure user experience considerations are reflected in story requirements Review completed work based on acceptance criteria and definition of done in order to inform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Communicate sprint progress, risks, and impediments to stakeholders and product management Support release planning and coordinate with engineering on delivery timelines you'll be part of a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal: to increase the safety and security of western democracies through the effective use of data.

Our workplace is not just a job, it's a community of like‑minded people working together to make a positive impact on the world we live in. Competitive salaries Adaptable health benefits package through Equitable Industry‑leading employer retirement contributions match Remote and Hybrid (Ottawa market) work model combining remote flexibility with meaningful in‑person collaboration Modern office in the historic Carriageway building in beautiful downtown Ottawa Contribute to projects with real‑world security impact Anvil does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. However, we do use AI for scheduling, note taking and other administrative functions.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

📌 Scrum Development Product Owner (Canada)
🏢 Anvil
📍 Canada