Job Description

Job Summary:

We\xe2\x80\x99re revolutionizing the way humanity eats, and there\xe2\x80\x99s a lot of room for optimization and growth. That\xe2\x80\x99s where you come in. Your ingenuity will help us continue to drive innovation, making an impact on the reliability, performance, and scalability of Skip\xe2\x80\x99s industry-leading technology.

Skip continually looks for high performers who are excited to join our entrepreneurial team to revolutionize food ordering and the delivery industry. We are a technology and logistics company that provides customers with access to top restaurants we\xe2\x80\x99ve partnered with across Canada. Skip simplifies this process and provides an exceptional experience to users by leveraging leading-edge technology and an extensive courier network.

What\xe2\x80\x99s On Your Plate:

Key ingredients:

Critical thinking. Defining the problem we are trying to solve.

Systems thinking, the ability to see the big picture within a multi-sided marketplace

Analytical focused with qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills. Build reports and understand the input/output relationships.

Ability to write user stories and facilitate team discussions and decision making

Product backlog grooming, prioritization, and sprint planning

Product launch, release and communication planning

Strong communication skills working with internal and external stakeholders.

Flexibility and ability to deal with multiple/competing priorities; shifting with projects and stakeholders.

Exceptional attention to detail; ability to be methodical in approach.

Other toppings:

Experience of project and product delivery with cross-functional teams, able to overcome/adapt to unforeseen challenges to meet commitments

Business acumen, ability to assess the potential impacts of new product features and track post-launch success

Has subject matter understanding in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Solves problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions

May lead functional projects or work streams within a project

Works independently, identifies innovative solutions, with guidance

Accountabilities & responsibilities:

Developing a deep understanding of the user checkout experience, along with an understanding of our product stack. Applying perspectives from a technical, operational, business and design point of view. Leveraging this perspective to bring high-impact opportunities to the Customer ordering experience

Product oversight includes but is not limited to:

Owning the execution of your team\'s projects; excelling at keeping the product ticket backlog up-to-date and prioritized, integrating projects into sprints, release management, gathering feedback and iterating on releases

Working to help assess the impact of service issues and bugs, identifying larger issue trends and subsequently triaging items needing action to appropriate teams with the appropriate priority

Building and maintaining a Product roadmap that is aligned with the group strategy for the 3 to 6 month timeframe.

Product delivery and measurement; works effectively in an agile environment to deliver product increments and ensure that requirements are met. Measures and monitors product performance after releases

Supporting team members within your product group, while working towards adding value across product functions and groups and contributing to longer-term product roadmaps

Communication and stakeholder management; clearly communicates with multiple stakeholders throughout the product development process and manages expectations

Recipe for Success:

Bias towards action

A problem solver

Digging deep and having grit, the ability to achieve and find your long term goals

Has worked in a team with responsibility for project delivery over 3-6 months

Business analysis, product experience, technical design or engineering background are considered a strong asset

Being a high achiever, willing to roll up your sleeves to learn about Skip\xe2\x80\x99s users and share a nuanced opinion on what makes a product great

Exposure to strategy, commercial, marketing, finance and strategic partnership teams to align on shared business outcomes

Capable of executing high-value projects with multiple stakeholders, while dealing with competing priorities

A history of deciphering business needs and translating into requirements that are clear and aligned to specification

Taking ownership over your work and outcomes and passionate about building world-class products with a world-class team

Why work at Skip?

Picture this: You, dressed in your fave casual attire, amongst a diverse team of friendly and passionate colleagues. Where we work to make sure all voices are heard, all differences valued, all people treated fairly. You take pride in knowing your input and uniqueness are not only embraced but make an impact on a national food delivery platform with deep Canadian roots and its satisfied customers.

As the company grows, so do you \xe2\x80\x94 not only do you meet and surpass new challenges every day, but you have the opportunity to get involved, making a real difference in your and Skip\xe2\x80\x99s future. With committees like Skip\xe2\x80\x99s BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) Network and Women In Tech alongside our CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) work with organizations like Pride and United Way Winnipeg, you have the opportunity for not only your voice to be heard but for your actions to make an impact, joining a cause that you\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about.

That\xe2\x80\x99s just a small taste of what it\xe2\x80\x99s like to work at one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading tech companies. If you\xe2\x80\x99re hungry for opportunity, growth, and something meaningful in a dynamic environment, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting:

SkipTheDishes is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel they truly belong and where everyone is included, seen, heard and respected.
In keeping with our values, all applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of: gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, marital/domestic partner status, (dis)ability, neurodivergence, or any other characteristic protected by law. Should you require any accommodations throughout the hiring process, we encourage you to reach out to your talent acquisition specialist.

Note: All employees will be asked to sign a Consent for Disclosure of Personal Information in order to complete a background check. Job offers will be conditional upon results that the Company determines to be satisfactory.

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