Product Owner - Data Team

Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

This is a remote contract position from July to December 2026 and is open to candidates who have a current valid Reliability level Government of Canada security clearance, or higher.

Position Summary

The Product Owner is responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, representing stakeholder needs, and ensuring the team is focused on delivering the highest-value work. This role serves as the link between business strategy and technical delivery in a data-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring items are clearly defined, prioritized, and ready for execution.

• Represent business and end-user needs, making prioritization decisions that maximize value delivered each PI.

• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.

• Review and accept completed work against defined acceptance criteria.

• Use Oracle SQL to validate data outputs, assess request feasibility, and support prioritization decisions.

• Collaborate with Business Analysts and technical leads to refine requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, and resolve gaps before development begins.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate priorities and delivery status.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Oracle SQL – Intermediate proficiency required.

• Product Management – Advanced proficiency required.

• Product Development – Advanced proficiency required.

• Experience managing product backlogs, user stories, and prioritization within an Agile environment.

• Experience working closely with business stakeholders, Business Analysts, and technical teams.

• Ability to use data analysis and SQL queries to validate solutions and support product decisions.

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.