Database Administrator - Toronto, Canada - Red Label Vacations

Red Label Vacations
Red Label Vacations
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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Reports to:
Director, IT


Department:
IT


Location:

Hybrid**:
- **Head Office, Toronto, ON/ Canada & work from home


Summary:

As DBA you'll be the first respondent to database problems that arise and carry out periodic maintenance and troubleshooting.


To ensure success as a database administrator, you should be an excellent problem-solver and communicator that is fluent in most data manipulation languages.

Ultimately, a top-notch database administrator should have extensive knowledge of the databases under their administration and display sound technical skills and administrative aptitude.


Responsibilities:


  • Monitoring system performance and identifying problems that arise
  • Responding in a timely manner to userreported errors
  • Protecting the databases against threats or unauthorized access
  • Ensuring that the databases are adequately backed up and able to be recovered in the event of memory loss
  • Reporting on metrics regarding usage and performance
  • Suggesting changes and improvements maintenance or protection
  • Regularly liaising with IT project managers and database programmers
  • Designing databases with both frontend and backend users in mind
  • Help create and maintain internal documentation
  • Provide oncall support as needed
  • Ensure that databases and their data are secure

Requirements:


  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience as a database administrator.
  • Proficiency in data manipulation languages, including MS SQL, Oracle Database etc
  • Analytical mindset and good problemsolving skills
  • Highly organized and responsible.
  • Uptodate with trends and developments in database administration
  • An ability to work in a fastpaced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Effort (Physical/Mental Effort):


  • Ability to work under pressure and react with urgency, meet deadlines and produce results on time
  • Ability to respond quickly and effectively under constant changing conditions
  • Ability to work in a multi function, multitasking, detailed environment both within a team as well as independently

Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Wellness program
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:


  • Database administration: 5 years (preferred)
- oracle database: 4 years (preferred)
- data manipulation language


MS SQL:
4 years (preferred)
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