Infrastructure Specialist, Database Analyst

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; London; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards & Recognition

Community

Job summary

Canada Life seeks an Infrastructure Specialist, Database to join our Infrastructure & Operations team in a hybrid role serving London, Ontario, and other offices. The position focuses on supporting, optimizing, and enhancing enterprise database solutions across on‑premises and cloud platforms, with leadership through mentorship and collaboration.

You will manage performance tuning, incident response, and partnerships with application teams while designing robust data models and database objects.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Programmer Analyst, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise database environments, application development, database administration, or database engineering functions.
• Hands-on experience with one or more database technologies including MongoDB Atlas, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Oracle Exadata, DB2 LUW, and DB2 z/OS.
• Strong understanding of database design, administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and support best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with application teams, project stakeholders, and technology partners to deliver reliable database solutions.
• Design, implement, maintain, and support database environments ensuring performance, availability, and scalability.
• Perform database administration activities including performance tuning, troubleshooting, monitoring, data remediation, and production support.
• Collaborate with project teams to support new initiatives and database-related implementations.
• Contribute to data models aligned with business and technology requirements.
• Create and maintain database objects including tables, indexes, storage structures, and related components.
• Produce technical documentation and best practices for operational effectiveness.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical production systems and incidents.

Skills

DB administration

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Cloud & on-prem

Data modeling

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

CS/CE/IS degree

Tools

MongoDB Atlas

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

DB2 LUW

DB2 z/OS

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Infrastructure Specialist, Database Analyst

Description:

Permanent Full Time

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At Canada Life, we are committed to improving the financial, physical, and overall well-being of Canadians. Our strategy is centered on putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a Infrastructure Specialist, Database to join our Infrastructure & Operations team. This role is ideal for a technically curious and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and can confidently support critical enterprise systems. The successful candidate will have strong database expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while collaborating with teams across the organization.

As Infrastructure Specialist, Database, you will be responsible for supporting, optimizing, and enhancing enterprise database solutions that underpin critical business applications. You will work across a broad technology landscape spanning legacy, on-premises, and cloud-based platforms, contribute to project delivery, and provide leadership through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.

What you will do

• Build strong partnerships with application teams, project stakeholders, and technology partners to deliver reliable and effective database solutions.
• Design, implement, maintain, and support database environments while ensuring performance, availability, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Perform database administration activities including performance tuning, troubleshooting, monitoring, data remediation, and production support.
• Collaborate with project teams to support new initiatives, application enhancements, and database-related implementations.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of logical and physical data models that align with business and technology requirements.
• Build and maintain database objects including tables, indexes, storage structures, and related components.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices to support operational effectiveness and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical production systems and helping to resolve incidents in a timely manner.
• Work across a diverse technology landscape that includes mainframe, distributed, and cloud-based database platforms.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance database reliability, efficiency, and overall service delivery.

What you will bring

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Programmer Analyst, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise database environments, application development, database administration, or database engineering functions.
• Hands-on experience with one or more database technologies including MongoDB Atlas, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Oracle Exadata, DB2 LUW, and DB2 z/OS.
• Strong understanding of database design, administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and support best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while supporting critical production systems and responding to operational incidents.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams across the enterprise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• A high degree of accountability, sound judgment, and willingness to seek assistance or escalation when appropriate.
• Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London, Toronto, or Winnipeg, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office attendance Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Reliability Status Security Clearance– this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that isrequiredas a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

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The base salary for this position is between $65,800 - $109,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers,communitiesand each other.Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.

• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.

• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.

• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Location: London, ON, CA Toronto, ON, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA