Database Administrator

Akkodis; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy seeks an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) in Halifax to support a Government of Canada initiative. The role involves administering Oracle and SQL Server databases, troubleshooting production issues, and optimizing SQL code. Candidates must have 5+ years of related experience and an active Secret Security Clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $115,000 and an opportunity to work in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Active Secret Security Clearance from the Government of Canada.
• Experience with database structures and conversion strategies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Troubleshoot database and application issues in production.
• Develop and optimize SQL and PL/SQL code.

Skills

Oracle databases

SQL Server databases

Database backup and recovery

Debugging techniques

SQL and PL/SQL development

Version control tools

Job description

Akkodis is looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support a large Government of Canada initiative. This role will be located in the Halifax, NS area.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000

Tasks may include:

• Administering and maintaining Oracle and SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
• Managing Oracle Multitenant environments, including provisioning, cloning, and maintaining pluggable databases.
• Performing database backup, recovery, and monitoring activities to ensure data integrity, system availability, and optimal performance.
• Troubleshooting and resolving database and application issues in production environments, applying debugging techniques and root cause analysis.
• Developing and optimizing SQL and PL/SQL code to support application development, data management, and business reporting requirements.
• Analyzing and documenting technical problems and business requirements, providing clear solutions and technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with development and operations teams, using version control tools (e.g., Git or Subversion) and adhering to best practices in change management and deployment.

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the following:

• Defining new database structures and conversion strategies.
• Maintaining and safeguarding databases.
• Providing recommendations to improve existing databases.
• Providing recommendations on the efficient use of data.

Candidates must hold an active Secret Security Clearance from the Government of Canada, or be eligible to obtain one.

Akkodis would like to thank all candidates for submitting to this job opportunity, however, only those with the above qualifications clearly identified in their resumes will be contacted for further instruction and submission to the client. Akkodis Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.

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