Senior Database Administrator - 6 Month Contract

Natural Factors; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a 6-month contract in Vancouver. This role involves managing MS SQL databases, ensuring optimal performance, and collaborating with IT teams. You'll tackle complex technical challenges while enhancing database infrastructure and operations. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and problem-solving, and contribute to impactful projects in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about technology and database management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with MS SQL databases in a Windows environment.
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical issues and optimize SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Support MS SQL operations and maintain database capabilities.
• Conduct assessments of database infrastructure and performance.
• Collaborate with IT to resolve urgent issues and implement solutions.

Skills

MS SQL Database Management

SQL Query Optimization

Database Performance Tuning

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Certification (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate)

Job description

Senior Database Administrator – 6 Month Contract

Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

Vancouver, BC

About The Information Systems Group

We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator (Contract – 6 Months) to join our Vancouver-based Information Systems team.

As a passionate team of IT professionals, we are faced with complex problems that are ideally solved with technology. Applying technology to support and manage a variety of business application systems as well as systems hardware infrastructure is critical to our firm's continued success. You'll be joining a friendly, collaborative, tight knit group that works together to effectively apply technology to investment problems. We place high value on maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit and creating a culture where each of us has opportunities to succeed.

Individuals applying for this position must be able to multi-task, have a strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support MS SQL operations to enhance, improve, and maintain capabilities.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of current database infrastructure, configurations, jobs, performance, and processes.
• Perform data capacity planning and forecasting.
• Utilize the latest industry standard tools and best practices to ensure databases meet the evolving needs of internal engineers, developers, and stakeholders.
• Plan for database archiving and retention.
• Fine-tune the configuration and performance of existing databases.
• Architect database infrastructure and enhance monitoring and dashboards.
• Review and improve the database backup and restore models.
• Collaborate with IT and internal stakeholder groups to resolve urgent issues and implement long-term solutions.
  
  

You Are Someone With

• Minimum of four years of recent and relevant experience working with Microsoft SQL databases.
• Proven track record as a Database Administrator managing MS SQL databases in a Windows environment.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues, providing accurate analysis and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Proficiency in writing, reviewing, and optimizing SQL queries.
• Expertise in MS SQL database backup and recovery, archiving, replication, and high availability planning.
• Experience with database performance tuning, access control, and capacity planning.
• Strong, effective, and clear communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to the audience.
• Relevant experience or certification, such as Azure Database Administrator Associate, is an advantage.
  
  

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation of this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

At CC&L Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity – for our clients and our team. Independent and employee-owned, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact.

With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US, the UK and India, CC&L Financial Group and our multi-boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage over $139 billion in client assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com.

CC&L Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.

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