Application and Database Specialist

Waste Connections, Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections of Canada seeks an Application and Database Specialist to support the Operations Applications team. The role involves managing operational functions, gathering business requirements, and ensuring project completion. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL skills and experience with reporting tools like Tableau and SSRS. Join a company that values employee empowerment and offers competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Retirement Plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship Opportunities for kids

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years technical knowledge of SQL and reporting tools.
• 3+ years developing reports in Tableau and SSRS.
• 2-3 years of software testing and implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily management of Geotab Software.
• Gather data for process analysis and product testing.
• Participate in project walkthroughs and testing.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Tools

SQL

SSRS

Tableau

Geotab

Telematics Systems

GIS Platforms

Support Ticketing Software

TRUX System

RTA

Job description

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The Application Operation team is responsible for supporting the design and development of both custom and core applications. As an Application and Database specialist, you come with a diverse skill set to implement a variety of operational service and support assignments.

In this role, you will be working with the Operations Applications team to solicit and identify business requirements, address usability concerns, and document solutions. As a member of the Operations Application Team, the Application and Database Specialist will support the entire Corporate Operations group in system projects to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects by gathering and analyzing data, generating and compiling reports, and processing data imports and updates to support the user community. Your success in the role depends on your ability to demonstrate and promote ethical behavior through the establishment and adherence to policies, procedures, and professional standards of conduct.

As an Application and Database Specialist with us, the minimum responsibilities are :

• Assist with the daily management of operational functions of Geotab Software
• Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of end-user and internal system documentation
• Gathering data on process analysis, gap analysis, design of new functionality, and product testing
• Participate in project walkthroughs – gathering data, design walkthrough, functional test plans, and implementation
• Participate in the testing and implementation of system upgrades and utility add-ons
• Assist with all database set up for large residential contracts requiring address and container tracking programs
• Assist with online training sessions when required
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU :

• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of the transportation industry is a must
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• 5 years of working and technical knowledge of SQL, and / or Reporting tools, SSRS and Tableau
• 3+ years of developing reports in Tableau and SSRS from the ground floor up using various platforms and data sources
• 3-5 years of working and technical knowledge of Geotab
• Familiarity with telematics systems and / or GIS platforms
• 2-3 years of Support Ticketing software experience
• 2-3 years of Software Testing and Implementation
• 2-3 years of Software planning and deployment experience
• Experience with waste industry TRUX system platform and / or RTA is an asset
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to travel within Canada (primarily) and sometimes to US Corporate office
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US :

• Competitive Wages
• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Insurance : Life, Short Term / Long Term Disability

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.