Database Manager - Burnaby

Position Summary · DATABASE MANAGER · JOB ID: · 6685 (EXCLUDED) · REGULAR/FULL- · TIME · LOCATION: · BURNABY, B.C · To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below. · Join one of BC's Top Employers · Be part of an exceptional c ...

Job description

Position Summary


DATABASE MANAGER

JOB ID:
6685 (EXCLUDED)

REGULAR/FULL-


TIME

LOCATION:
BURNABY, B.C

To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.

Join one of BC's Top Employers
Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.


THE ORGANIZATION

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership.

Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference.

When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they've helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians.

And while they're here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees' current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.

Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.

Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.

Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).

An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
Participation in community and charitable events.


Please note:
Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status


DATABASE MANAGER:
$96,964 - $114, 075 (Annually) - actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity.

Reporting to the Manager, Platform Services, the Database Manager is responsible for managing databases and application servers ensuring their day-to-day and on-going operations, including performing database and software installations, configuration changes, backup, recovery, and upgrades, and maintaining security and integrity of informational assets within the database.

He/She/They provide ongoing database administration and technical support for Human Resources (HR) and Payroll Systems, and manage sensitive and confidential data, user access, and HR reporting.

The position also researches and analyses capabilities of existing and emerging database, middleware and application related technologies, explores opportunities for improvements, and ensures issues are logged and assembled for priortization, resolution and follow-up.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or other relevant fields.

Considerable experience in supporting mission-critical corporate enterprise databases such as ERP, CRM, ECM, HR and Payroll and programming in a variety of languages.

Strong experience in database administration, producing extensive system documentation, gathering user requirements and managing systems projects.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, acceptable to the Employer.
Criminal Record Check (Tier 1) is required.
Enhanced Security Screening (Financial Inquiry) is required.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Extensive knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL.
Extensive knowledge of database administration activities including monitoring, storage utilization management, performance tuning, networking, backup and recovery.
Considerable knowledge of data models and mapping data source/target.
Considerable knowledge of working with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server technologies and tools including:
Oracle Enterprise Manager / Grid Control.
Microsft SQL Server Client and Management tools.
Oracle RMAN
Oracle Data Guard
SQL*Plus, SQL Loader, Import & Export
Discoverer Desktop / Administrator
Real Application Clusters and Cluster-ware
Oracle Application Server or WebLogic
Sound knowledge of web technologies and development tools (ie., HTML, JavaScript, J2EE, XML)
Sound knowledge of planning disaster and implementing recovery strategy
Working knowledge of Discoverer administration
Working knowledge of Oracle Developer Suite (Forms and Reports)
Working experience supporting J2EE application servers including Oracle Application Server and Weblogic
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Project and Visio
Excellent skills in operating systems including Windows, UNIX and LINUX
Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to create and update technical and user manual documentation
Ability to work effectively within a team of made up of business users and technical analysts
Ability to generate and articulate new ideas and adapt effectively to new technologies
Ability to excel working under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities
Ability to exercise good judgment in dealing with matters of a confidential nature


How to Apply:
Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies.

To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position.

This information will be used as part of the selection process.

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

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As part of the application process, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered.

Please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter as one single document.

Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets.

We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

We didn't become one of BC's Top Employers and one of Canada's Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment.

Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact to arrange a call.

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