Agile Coach 

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Summary:

The Agile Coach is a trusted change partner who helps teams, leaders, and the organization grow in Agile ways of working. Rooted in FGF’s culture of ownership and continuous learning, this role guides our transformation journey, embedding Agile values, principles, and practices that empower people to deliver meaningful results and adapt with confidence. 

The Agile Coach builds connection and capability across FGF, helping teams work smarter, collaborate better, and continuously improve. They balance facilitation, mentorship, and systems thinking to create the conditions for teams to thrive. Partnering with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and leaders, they remove barriers, align priorities, and enable agility at every level. Through hands-on coaching, workshops, and thoughtful change practices, the Agile Coach helps FGF build high-performing teams and a culture where innovation, learning, and delivery go hand in hand. 

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training.  Unleashing Your Potential 
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Guides leaders, teams, and the broader organization in embracing and growing Agile ways of working, helping FGF continuously learn, adapt, and deliver with purpose 
• Coaches Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and teams on Agile mindset and practices, inspiring curiosity, accountability, and a spirit of continuous improvement 
• Creates an environment of openness, trust, and learning where teams feel empowered to experiment, reflect, and evolve 
• Helps teams identify and remove barriers to progress, enabling them to move with focus, flow, and confidence 
• Leads workshops, coaching sessions, and hands-on learning experiences that bring Agile principles to life and build long-term capability 
• Partners closely with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and meaningful use of metrics that drive improvement — not just measurement 
• Collaborates with leaders to design and evolve operating models that enable agility at scale, foster collaboration, and help FGF grow smarter and stronger together 

Core Competencies 

• Training – Enables leaders and teams to build their own capabilities by sharing knowledge, tools, and best practices related to Agile principles, frameworks, and techniques 
• Facilitation – Leads effective discussions, workshops, and Agile ceremonies that promote collaboration, alignment, and consistent delivery 
• Coaching – Guides individuals and teams in self-discovery, problem-solving, and developing behaviors that support high performance and continuous learning 
• Systems Thinking – Recognizes how teams, processes, and systems interact within the organization to identify opportunities for holistic improvement 
• Confidence – Builds trust and motivation within teams by encouraging adherence to Agile practices and fostering a positive, growth-oriented team culture 
• Transformation – Supports leaders and teams through change, helping them adopt new ways of working and embedding a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement 

Skills 

• Clear and empathetic communication 
• Emotional intelligence and active listening 
• Critical thinking and structured problem solving 
• Conflict management and resolution 
• Change management and change leadership (Lean or Agile) 
• Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks and practices 

Required Experience 

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Agile delivery roles, including Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Agile Delivery Lead, with at least 2 years as a dedicated Agile Coach 
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile transformations across multiple teams, departments, or portfolios in a complex organization 
• Proven success designing and implementing operating models and frameworks that scale Agile practices and support enterprise agility 
• Hands-on experience with a variety of Agile and Lean methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, or Spotify Model 
• Experience providing coaching and mentoring to senior leadership, product management, and delivery teams to embed Agile mindset and principles 
• Strong facilitation and workshop design skills to lead retrospectives, discovery sessions, and organizational learning events 
• Familiarity with metrics and measurement techniques to assess Agile maturity, delivery flow, and value realization 
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, Organizational Development, or related discipline 
• Certifications such as Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Professional Scrum Master (PSM II/III), or equivalent are considered an asset 

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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