Database Administrator

LGI Healthcare Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Group RRSP with employer contributions

24/7 telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Minimum of 3 weeks vacation

Job summary

LGI Healthcare Solutions is looking for a database management expert in Montreal, Canada. You will provide on-call support and optimize client databases while collaborating with teams to enhance healthcare technology.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Computer Science, 10 years of experience with database management systems, and fluency in French. A strong commitment to training and a passion for improving patient care are essential.

A comprehensive benefits package and a supportive workplace culture await you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience working with database management systems.
• Commitment to ongoing training relevant to the role.
• Team spirit, attention to detail, and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call support for database management system.
• Optimize external client databases for maximum performance.
• Develop training materials to enable first-level support.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Database management systems

Analytical skills

Knowledge of Oracle databases

French (Fluent)

English (Professional level)

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Tools

Windows operating system

Job description

Company Description

For over 40 years, LGI has built software that healthcare organizations depend on. AI is now at the heart of that work—not as a destination, but as the engine behind our next generation of mission-critical solutions and our enduring mission: helping healthcare organizations perform at their best.

Job Description

We’re looking for exceptional people who are passionate about technology, relentless in their standards, and driven to push what’s possible further. At LGI, curiosity isn’t a nice‑to‑have, it’s how we work. We want talent who explores and innovates by instinct and wants their work to matter beyond the codebase: shaping decisions, enhancing processes, and enabling healthcare practitioners.

Are you looking to advance your career by joining a team of bright and bold professionals dedicated to improving patient care? Take the leap and unlock your full potential with us in an inspiring and dynamic environment that values flexibility, teamwork, learning, and excellence.

Responsibilities

Relational Database Management System

• Provide on‑call support for the relational database management system to ensure compliance with service agreements.
• Deliver daily Level 3 support to all Customer Experience Advisors, Professional Services Specialists, and Developers regarding the use of the relational database management system.
• Administer LGI client databases by applying best practices (optimal parameter configuration, backup strategies, etc.).
• Demonstrate expertise with SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On).
• Manage and control database access permissions.

Optimization and Improvement of Work Tools

• Optimize external client databases to ensure maximum performance and resolve recurring issues.
• Test internal database–related solutions and recommend improvements or changes to existing methods when required.
• Develop and write training materials, procedures, and documentation to enable advisors and specialists to provide first‑level support whenever possible. This training and support responsibility also applies to external clients.

Problem Analysis

• Clearly identify issues and develop action plans to recover databases in the event of disasters (corruption, data deletion, or similar situations).
• Analyze and minimize the risk of service outages for external clients by proposing redundancy tools and processes for environments.

Other Related Responsibilities

• Provide guidance during RFP processes and supply relational database management system information for proposal documentation when needed.
• Participate in training sessions and professional development workshops to ensure high‑quality service delivery to internal and external clients.
• Collaborate actively with the SQL Server Architect (modeling, strategic direction, etc.).

Qualifications

• University degree or other certification in Computer Science or a combination of experience and expertise pertinent to the role.
• 10 years of experience working with database management systems.
• Commitment to ongoing training relevant to the role in order to stay current with technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
• Good knowledge of the Windows operating system.
• Knowledge of Oracle databases.
• Team spirit, attention to detail, and professional integrity.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage stress and priorities effectively.
• Self‑sufficiency and autonomy.
• Fluent French is required; professional level English is an asset.

Additional Information

• A workplace built on trust, autonomy and collaboration.
• The opportunity to grow, perform and work alongside curious and talented colleagues.
• A continuous learning culture with dedicated training time, a renowned skills development platform and access to cutting‑edge tools.
• Stimulating projects that advance healthcare technology and support the work of over 320,000 professionals, benefiting more than 6 million patients.
• A comprehensive benefits package including group insurance from day one, a group RRSP with employer contributions, 24/7 telemedicine, an employee and family assistance program, and a minimum of 3 weeks vacation per year.

At LGI Healthcare Solutions, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds contributes to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful work environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Interested? Join Us!