Senior Infrastructure Specialist, Data Base

Canada Life; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 85,200 - 135,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health & dental benefits

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life in Winnipeg is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Specialist, Database to support enterprise database solutions across on-premises, mainframe, and cloud platforms. The role emphasizes strong database expertise, leadership, and collaboration across the organization.

You will lead design, optimization, and production support, mentor teammates, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure reliability of critical systems. Hybrid work with in-office attendance Tue–Thu is expected.

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.
• 5+ years of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to team members while promoting continuous learning and development.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

MongoDB Atlas

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

Oracle Exadata

DB2 LUW

DB2 z/OS

Job description

Permanent Full Time

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 Senior 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 a Senior 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.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to team members while promoting continuous learning and development.
• 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.
• 5+ years of 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.
• Proven 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 proactive approach to mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• A high degree of accountability, sound judgment, and willingness to seek assistance or elevate issues 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 through 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 is required as 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.

The base salary for this position is between $85,200- $135,200 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’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and 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

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education 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 and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

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 handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

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