Database Administrator 1

City of Maple Ridge; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

City of Maple Ridge seeks a Temporary Full-Time Database Administrator 1 to support a large ERP implementation. You will design and optimize corporate database systems, focusing on data migration and integration across financial, HR, and other critical systems.

You will build ETL processes, manage resources, and maintain development and production environments while ensuring security, privacy compliance and performance. This role reports to the Project Manager, ERP System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with relevant database coursework or experience.
• Experience planning, designing, developing and migrating data for ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of data security, privacy policies and data integrity practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, install and monitor database systems for ERP.
• Lead data migration and system integration between financial, HR and other modules.
• Create ETL processes and maintain production, testing and staging environments.
• Document database environments and support performance optimization.

Skills

Database fundamentals

Data modeling

ETL processes

Data migrations

Analytical thinking

Problem definition

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

MS SSIS

Job description

Database Administrator 1

• COMPETITION # 26-165
• Status: Temporary Full-Time
• Department: Information Technology
• Salary: $51.14 - $60.42 per hour
• Closing: November 8, 2026

We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!

POSITION OVERVIEW

We have an exciting opportunity in our Information Technology Department for a Temporary Full-Time Database Administrator. Reporting to the Project Manager, ERP System, you will play a key role in supporting a large-scale ERP implementation project. This includes planning, designing, developing, installing, monitoring, and optimizing the City’s corporate database systems, with a focus on data migration and integration, particularly between financial, HR, and other critical systems. You will collaborate with internal and external interest holders to deliver business technology solutions, ensuring seamless data transfers and system integrations during the ERP implementation. This will include developing short and long-term strategies for data management, maintenance, environment growth, and the implementation of new technologies such as MS SSIS. Additionally, you will build data ETL processes, and systems integrations for the purpose of ongoing data exchange between legacy systems and the new ERP system. You will ensure proper allocation of resources (disk space, memory, CPU, etc.) and recommend changes to optimize performance. Maintaining accurate test, development, and staging environments to match production will also be key. You will compile and maintain documentation on existing and proposed database environments and work with IT teams to implement and support database technologies. You will also assist with data modeling and development, ensuring optimized design, data consistency, security, and compliance with privacy policies during migration and integration phases of the ERP project.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of problem definition and analysis related to business processes and systems planning.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques associated with database fundamentals, including administration, development, and design and management.
• Considerable knowledge in establishing standards, procedures and policies that ensure the integrity, security, availability and recovery of all data resources.
• Considerable knowledge of the operating techniques and procedures used in server installations and upgrades and computer installation.
• Considerable knowledge of the operations and functions of departments served and their requirements as applied to the work performed.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data requirements and to prepare recommendations regarding the advisability and feasibility of incorporating changes or additions to the corporate data model.
• Ability to prepare detailed designs for all databases including physical and logical data structures, and to control shared usage of data throughout the corporation to maintain optimal performance.
• Ability to read and understand computer programs combining creativity with technical and analytical elements with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of contacts and to provide advice and assistance on matters related to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science including or supplemented by courses in database management and administration plus sound related experience preferably in a municipal environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a temporary full-time position for approximately twelve (12) months which may be extended or concluded at any time based on operational needs.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [e-mail].

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.