Canada Goose

Company Description

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

Job Description

As the Release Train Engineer (RTE), you will play a vital role in ensuring alignment with organizational goals, Agile principles, and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). We are seeking an experienced leader and coach who can effectively facilitate value delivery through our Agile Release Train (ART). Your responsibilities will include collaborating with various stakeholders to facilitate communication, managing risk, reporting on progress, manage roadblocks, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the ART. We are looking for candidates who have a proven track record in Agile methodologies, possess strong leadership skills, and are passionate about driving organizational success through Agile practices. If you have experience in coaching teams, facilitating collaboration, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply for this position.

What you’ll do:

Facilitate ART Events 

• Lead and facilitate key SAFe events, including PI Planning, Inspect and Adapt (I&A), Scrum of Scrums, and ART Sync to ensure team alignment and coordination. 
• Guide teams in understanding and applying Agile and SAFe principles during these events. 

Coordination, Communication and Alignment

• Foster collaboration among teams, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of priorities, dependencies, and impediments. 
• Act as a communication bridge between teams and leadership to ensure transparency and alignment. 
• Work with Product Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment.

Remove Impediments

• Identify and proactively address impediments that hinder team progress, escalating when necessary. 
• Collaborate with other RTEs and stakeholders to resolve cross-ART impediments. 

Continuous Improvement

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the ART, identifying opportunities for optimization and driving initiatives to enhance team performance. 
• Facilitate retrospectives and other feedback mechanisms to gather insights for improvement. 
• Improve the flow of value through the value stream by improving and assessing the practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline.
• Actively participate in the Agile Centre of Excellence.

Coach and Train

• Provide coaching and training to teams, leaders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other roles within the ART. 
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and skill development. 

Metrics and Reporting

• Track and report key metrics related to the performance and health of the ART. 
• Use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and inform decision-making. 

Qualifications

Let’s talk about you:

• 5+ years’ experience leading large delivery teams as an Release Train Engineer in a Scaled Agile environment.
• A deep, proven understanding of Scaled Agile Framework practices (SAFe) with a SAFe RTE certification or equivalent Agile certification.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to effectively communicate and manage senior leaders with competing priorities. 
• Strong leadership skills to build relationships among team members and comfortable leading cross-functional teams.
• Proactive self-starter who will comfortably move forward in the face of ambiguity and be a catalyst for transformation.
• Strong business and technical acumen and professionalism, 
• Excellent presentation and communication skills. 

Additional Information

What’s in it For You?

• A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
• Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
• Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
• Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
• Be a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday. We believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to varying ways to understand the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, produce, and deliver great products and service. Our different perspectives are what enable us to create, dream and live in the open.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at HR@canadagoose.com.