Sr. Administrator, Database

Domtar Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paper products company in Canada is seeking a Sr. Administrator for their Database team in Montreal. This full-time permanent role involves administering and implementing database technologies, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment that supports a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays

Full range of group insurance from day one

Defined-contribution pension plan with employer participation

Employee and family assistance program

Education assistance program

Hybrid workplace

Accessible office by public transit

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in database administration, including 5 years with Oracle and SQL Server.
• Knowledge of Unix, Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with ITIL process and ITSM tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer Oracle & SQL Server databases.
• Maintain availability and continuity of databases.
• Document procedures and ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Database Administration

Organization

Customer Service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

College or university diploma in IT

Tools

Oracle Database

SQL Server

Unix

Linux

Windows

ServiceNow

Job description

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Sr. Administrator, Database

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA, H3A 1L6

Department: IT Infrastructure (IT06)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivershigh-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Montreal , ( Quebec , Canada ), is seeking talent to fill the position of Sr. Administrator, Database . This job is full-time permanent .

The DBA group supports the database environments in collaboration with the Infrastructure teams (Servers, Telecom, Storage, etc.) on a 24/7 basis.

Reporting to the Manager, DBA Services, your role will consist in implementing and administering databases, principally Oracle & SQL Server, in accordance with the company’s business objectives.

• Provide your technical expertise and work independently;
• Maintain the availability and continuity of the databases;
• Ensure the integrity of the databases, in accordance with security procedures and strategies;
• Perform database capacity analyzes;
• Analyze, prepare, and communicate the change details to the Change committee;
• Resolve incidents and participate in the problem analysis and the implementation of the solutions;
• Participate in project analysis and implementation;
• Automate and improve existing procedures, and develop new ones, as required;
• Document procedures and system configurations and ensure the documentation is kept up to date;
• Participate in audits for databases;
• Serve as a cornerstone for the development of the team’s technical skills;
• Provide on-call support 24/7, on a rotating basis.

Your Skills:

• Working knowledge administrating databases;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Experience working with application support teams;
• Demonstrate organizational skills and coordination capacity;
• Demonstrate customer service skills;
• Ability to prioritize, to multitask, and to follow up on and execute a wide range of requests;
• Ability to self-develop professional skills relevant to current and future roles;
• Ability to be influential, to motivate, and be supportive in a team;
• Effective oral and written communication skills in both official languages.

Your profile:

• You hold a college or university diploma in IT; specialization in relational database management system technology is an asset;
• You have a minimum of 10 years of experience with database administration, including 5 years of experience with Oracle (Oracle9i to Oracle19c), and 5 years of experience with SQL Server (2005 to 2022);
• You have experience with any of the Oracle Database and SQL Server components, utilities, features and related tools (RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager, SSRS, SSIS, etc.);
• You have knowledge of Unix, Linux and Windows operating systems;
• Knowledge of SAP / SAP HANA / MaxDB systems is a plus;
• Experience with Commvault is an asset;
• Experience with Informix is an asset;
• Experience with PostgreSQL is an asset;
• Knowledge of the ITIL process and ITSM tools (ServiceNow) is an asset.

What we are offering

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
• Office accessible by public transit

(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.