Senior Database Analyst

agropur; Quebec; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition of years of service forvac

Flexible group insurance includingTele

Employee assistance program

Annual bonus

Career development opportunities

Pension plan with company contribution

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Senior Database and Middleware Analyst in Canada (Quebec) who will own provisioning, configuration, operation, and maintenance of relational databases across on‑premises, virtual, and cloud environments. You will lead critical incidents, drive automation, and mentor teams while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of DB/ERP experience, with strong Oracle, E-Business Suite, and SQL Server skills, plus knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in database administration, IT infrastructure, or ERP environments.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Database, Oracle E-Business Suite, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with backup, recovery, DR, high availability, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of UNIX, Linux, and AIX operating systems; scripting with PowerShell, Bash, PL/SQL, or T-SQL.
• Experience with enterprise ERP platforms, particularly Oracle E-Business Suite and SAP.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate with vendors and teams.
• Cloud experience, especially Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert for database services and lead incident resolution.
• Manage, optimize, and enhance Oracle, SQL Server, and Oracle E-Business Suite environments on‑premises and in the cloud.
• Ensure database availability, performance, security, and reliability including backups and DR.
• Lead database and infrastructure projects from planning to production deployment.
• Mentor teammates, collaborate with partners and vendors, promote best practices.
• Drive automation to improve efficiency, stability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Champion change management and platform modernization to strengthen resilience.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Oracle Database

Oracle E-Business Suite

Microsoft SQL Server

UNIX/Linux/AIX

PowerShell

Bash

PL/SQL

T-SQL

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

SAP

Job description

Job Type: Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone's impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

Reporting to the IT Operations Manager (Systems), the Senior Database and Middleware Analyst is responsible for the provisioning, configuration, operation, and maintenance of relational database management systems and related infrastructure components. This role supports the ongoing evolution of Agropur's database ecosystem through standards, automation, operational procedures, and the delivery of technical solutions across on-premises, virtual, and cloud environments.

The position also provides technical leadership to small operational and project teams, oversees work performed by managed service providers, and contributes to major infrastructure, ERP, and database initiatives requiring coordination with internal teams, vendors, project managers, and business stakeholders.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;
• Employee assistance program;
• Annual bonus
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);
• Pension plan with company contributions;
• Salary scale 006: $ : 100 900 to $126 100 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

What you'll be responsible for each day:

• Serve as the go-to expert for database services, leading the resolution of critical incidents and ensuring long-term solutions.
• Manage, optimize, and enhance Oracle, SQL Server, and Oracle E-Business Suite environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructures.
• Ensure database availability, performance, security, and reliability, including backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Lead database and infrastructure projects from planning through successful production deployment.
• Provide technical leadership by mentoring team members, collaborating with partners and vendors, and promoting best practices.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency, system stability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures to support effective operations.
• Champion change management, continuous improvement, and platform modernization to strengthen service resilience and scalability.

The individual who will own this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in database administration, IT infrastructure, or ERP environments.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Database, Oracle E-Business Suite, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience managing mission-critical environments, including backup and recovery, disaster recovery, high availability, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of UNIX, Linux, and AIX operating systems, as well as automation and scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, PL/SQL, or T-SQL.
• Experience with enterprise ERP platforms, particularly Oracle E-Business Suite and SAP.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, collaborate with external vendors, and support knowledge sharing across teams.
• Experience with cloud environments, particularly Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.