Database Administrator

Payworks; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Database Administrator to join their dynamic Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing SQL Server databases, ensuring their performance and security. You will work collaboratively with a team of professionals, contributing to database-related projects and initiatives. The company offers a progressive workplace culture with a focus on community involvement and employee development. With a hybrid work model and a variety of perks, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Spending Account

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Volunteer Days

Flexible Work Options

Annual Lifestyle Spending Account

Costco Membership

Fun Office Environment

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience in database administration and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of database management and SQL querying.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine database maintenance and ensure compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with team members to support database-related initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and generate performance reports.

Skills

SQL

Database Management Systems

Communication Skills

Scripting Languages

Performance Tuning

Backup and Recovery Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Tools

SQL Server

Backup Tools

Job description

Doing business to business, person to person. Payworks is a leading workforce management solutions provider and multi-year winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. We are proud to be Canadian owned and operated as well as committed to developing world-class products and providing a progressive workplace culture where Doing Right by People is our purpose.

With clients of all sizes from coast to coast and more than 600 employees, we currently have an exciting opportunity on our Development team for the right candidate. Because when it comes to great people, there’s always room for one more.

DOING RIGHT BY PEOPLE – IT’S WHAT WE DO

Payworks develops proprietary, integrated SaaS-based products in the payroll, human resources and time and attendance space. The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for supporting the SQL Server database systems of the organization to ensure their availability, performance, and security. The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for users. The DBA will work under the guidance of a Senior Database Administrator, contributing to the effective and efficient operation of database systems.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE PAYWORKS

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits, including a Health Spending Account, for you and your family and excellent pension plan with employer contributions.
• Plenty of professional development opportunities.
• Community-minded culture – Receive two paid days per year to volunteer and lots of opportunity to “Pay it Forward”.
• Time and flexibility to meet your needs – Hybrid work model with flexible work options, plus 3 weeks vacation to start, flex time and parental leave benefits.
• Cool perks – Annual Lifestyle Spending Account, Costco membership, fun office environment and events, and more!

SUPPORT AND COLLABORATE – IT’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Database maintenance – You will perform routine maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, query execution and performance tuning. Also support the development and deployment of database changes and new applications and ensure databases comply with organizational policies and industry standards.
• Work with a collaborative team – We believe that when we work together we become greater than the sum of our parts. You will work closely with other Database Administrators, Software Developers, and other stakeholders to support database-related initiatives. Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting database errors and performance issues. You will also support Infrastructure in routine maintenance and upgrading of database systems.
• Documentation and reporting – You will maintain detailed documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and operations and generate reports on database performance, usage, and other metrics as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1-5 years’ of experience in a database administrator, support and maintenance position.
• Basic level of understanding with database management systems and familiarity with backup and recovery tools and techniques.
• Fundamental knowledge of SQL for database querying and basic management tasks.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of scripting languages for simple automation tasks is an asset.
• Exposure to database migration and upgrade projects.
• Is an effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills and has the ability to interact with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and assist in cross-functional projects.

We are proud to support a Flexible Work Plan that recognizes the diverse needs and lifestyles of our people. The Database Administrator has the option to work fully out of the Payworks office in Calgary or on a hybrid work model, working in the office at least three (3) days a week.

Payworks is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, and collaborating with employees, clients and guests to identify and effectively remove barriers, in a manner that respects the principles of independence, dignity, integration, reasonable accommodation and equal opportunity. Payworks welcomes and encourages applications from all persons. Individuals applying for employment with Payworks may request accommodations at all stages of recruitment and employment from Human Resources.