Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

The Employment Equity Act , which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

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City:

Penticton

Organizational Unit:

Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics

Classification:

CS-2

Tenure:

Term

Duration:

2 years

Language Requirements:

English

Work arrangements:

Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).

At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have significant connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

Discover the possible Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers

As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity,



welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

The role We are looking for a Scrum Master with experience in the software development industry and with a keen interest and aptitude for managing software development practices to support our Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre. The Scrum Master would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Join the Canadian Astronomy Data Centre (CADC) development team, and help build and guide the development processes for our software and infrastructure that enables worldwide scientific discovery. The CADC is a world leader in providing access to astronomical data and catalogues, including ALMA, JWST, Hubble, CFHT, and Gemini, and for the development and operation of the Canadian Advanced Network for Astronomical Research (CANFAR)--a cloud computing platform for astronomy research.



The CADC is looking ahead to two major international telescope collaborations that will bring new and exciting technical challenges: the Rubin Observatory and, in particular, the SKA Observatory (SKAO).

The successful candidate will become part of a diverse team of twenty CADC computer scientists and astronomers, working closely with the product owners and developers. You will guide and help evolve the Agile Development practices to deliver solutions to support world class science on data from the world's largest telescopes. As a member of the CADC software development team, the Scrum Master will be part of a dynamic team enabling next-generation data-driven astronomical discovery.

Screening criteria Education A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Computer Science, Engineering , or a related discipline, with 2 years of relevant experience on a software development team.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

2 years working within an Agile development methodology on a software development team.

2 years working within a full software development life cycle (SDLC), including activities such a requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Experience in the following areas may be considered as assets

Working in a scrum master role, facilitating Agile ceremonies, (for example, sprint planning), or performing project management responsibilities on a software development team.

Working in the context of building software tools for scientific data handling and processing.

Condition of employment Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a

📌 Scrum Master (Winnipeg)
🏢 National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
📍 Winnipeg