Systems Analyst II

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vancouver is seeking a Systems Analyst II to manage and optimize the City’s databases, both on-premises and in the cloud. You will focus on backups, security, performance tuning, and supporting data architecture initiatives.

The role requires a degree in computer science and at least five years in database administration, with knowledge of Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, and Azure SQL platforms. It is a regular full-time position in a public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science with emphasis on information systems management.
• Minimum five years of experience as a Database Administrator or related role.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-premise and cloud databases with backups, security and performance tuning.
• Support data architecture, modeling and data dictionary development.
• Coordinate data migration planning and platform upgrades.

Skills

Database administration

Data security

Performance tuning

Cloud adoption

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

DB2

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

Job description

Systems Analyst II

Requisition ID:46366 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents. With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function The Database Administrator is responsible for managing & adminstrating the City's on-premise and cloud-based databases including: data security; data backups & recovery; performance tuning and configuration; supporting the development and implementation of the data architecture; evaluating and coordinating the implementation of data management and the data dictionary; participating in the development of data migration planning; providing advice on data design; security and data architecture including advice related to the use of DBMS (SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, DB2 and Oracle), .NET , Visual Basic and Java development environments; and use of existing software utilities.

• Manages the City's databases and data, including backups & recovery, security, performance tuning and configuration; ensures availability, reliability, business continuity and operational support of on-premises and cloud-based database environments
• Performs Database administration, including monitoring, reporting, archiving, capacity planning, design, implementation, testing, maintenance, repair, and documentation
• Supports cloud adoption, database migration, modernization and integration initiatives, including platform upgrades, high availability, disaster recovery and operational readiness
• Develops data architecture and ensures development projects consistently use the architecture; provides advice related to data design, definition, modeling, security and integrations
• Develops data models and performs logical data modeling to support business requirements and related applications development projects; analyzes logical and conceptual models for their ability to meet business design and support business procedural changes
• Defines, maintains and governs enterprise metadata, data dictionaries and data definitions to support consistency, quality, stewardship and effective use of City data assets
• Liaises with enterprise architects, database analysts, application developers and third party vendors to ensure the data models are incorporated into and make use of the corporate data model; participates in the development of data migration planning; provides advice in bridging existing databases to the logical data architecture including advice related to the use of language and compilers in development environment, and use of existing software utilties and identifiers requirement for new utilities
• Coordinates captured information by ensuring all modeling information is stored properly and that it is readily retrievable. Recommends methods which facilitate the capture and retrieval of data models
• Evaluates database compliance, resiliency and operational risks and recommends improvements to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of City dataMaintains a good understanding of general business practices, functions and processes
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Position Requirements Education and Experience:

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, with an emphasis on information systems management
• Minimum five years of working experience as a Database Administrator supporting or related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of a specific database technology, e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Knowledge of implementing high availability solutions for Oracle and SQL Server
• Familiarity with specific operating system, e.g. Windows, Linux, Unix
• Knowledge of storage technologies, networking, server architecture and server virtualization
• Knowledge of data architecture design and modeling techniques
• Knowledge of program design concepts
• Knowledge of data security techniques and protocols
• Knowledge of current database & data integration platform trends, standards, and products in Information Technology
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral, written and presentation/facilitation skills, with ability to communicate at all levels within the organization
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and team members to provide advice, information and assistance
• Proficiency in office productivity tools (e.g. Windows, Office, MS Project, etc.)
• Highly trustworthy; capable of handling business critical and sensitive information

Business Unit/Department: IT, Digital Strategy & 311

Affiliation: Exempt

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: November, 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $102,960 to $128,961 per annum

Application Close: September 18, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all gendersand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion. The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). More about unceded traditional territories.