Database Administrator

American Iron and Metal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company in Montreal is seeking a skilled Database Administrator. You will be responsible for maintaining and evolving data management practices that support core business operations, focusing on efficiency and automation. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of database administration experience, troubleshooting capabilities, and be bilingual in English and French. The position offers a competitive salary and various perks in a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + other perks

Group insurance & RRSP program

Company-wide events

Free gym on site

Cafeteria on site

Dynamic & rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in database administration (MSSQL and/or PostgreSQL).
• Advanced knowledge of database and IS architecture.
• Proven track record in managing infrastructure observability and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of database services.
• Administer a large number of databases instances and services.
• Innovate on database management with automation solutions.
• Maintain performance and monitoring systems.

Skills

Database performance issue troubleshooting

Scripting for automation (Python, Bash, Powershell)

System administration (servers, virtualization, containerization, storage)

Bilingual communication skills (English and French)

Job description

Overview

As a Database Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and evolving AIM's Data management and efficiency to support and enhance our core business operations. Your mission is to lead and contribute to transformational projects and ensure continuous service improvement, security, and operational reliability across our information system.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of databases services, ensuring robustness and efficiency.
• Administer a large number of databases instances and services that drive our business.
• Contribute to define standards and best practices for Databases design and operations.
• Innovate on the databases management by implementing automation and self-healing solutions based on a continuous improvement mindset.
• Maintain cutting-edge performance and monitoring systems, contributing to the continuous advancement of our IT practices.
• Uphold exemplary technical documentation and contribute to the knowledge-sharing culture within the team.
• Participate to after-hours support and perform occasional maintenance outside regular business hours.

Qualifications

• At least 3-4 years of experience in database administration (MSSQL and/or PostgreSQL)
• Expertise in database performance issue troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of database and IS architecture.
• Knowledge of scripting for automation: Python, Bash, Powershell.
• Proficiency in system administration (servers, virtualization, containerization, storage).
• A proven track record in implementing and managing infrastructure observability and monitoring tools.
• Experience with different network technologies.
• Experience with systems (Windows, Linux) and infrastructures management is a plus
• Bilingual communication skills in English and French.

Additional Information

What we offer!

• Competitive salary + other perks
• Group insurance & RRSP program
• Company-wide events throughout the year (BBQ, Holiday party etc.)
• Free gym on site
• A cafeteria on site
• Dynamic & rewarding work environment- work on high-impact, meaningful projects while also having fun