Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator (DBA) - SQL Server

Toronto, Winnipeg | Posted on 10/15/2026

One of our large clients is looking for a contract Sr.Database Administrator, details are as below:

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba or Toronto, Ontario

Position Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years

Billable working Hours: 7.5 Hours per day

Hybrid work model: 3 days/week in office

Contract: 6 Months with Potential convert to permanent

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and technically curious Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL Serveradministration experience, advanced SQL expertise, and a passion fortechnology. This role requires someone who can work independently, collaborateeffectively with others, and thrive in a fast-paced environment whilesupporting critical enterprise database systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer,maintain, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databaseenvironments.
  
• Develop,troubleshoot, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, anddatabase processes.
  
• Monitordatabase performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performanceimprovements.
  
• Managedatabase backups, recovery procedures, security, and data integrity.
  
• Supportdatabase installations, configurations, upgrades, and migrations.
  
• Troubleshootdatabase-related issues and provide timely technical support.
  
• Collaboratewith application developers, infrastructure teams, and businessstakeholders.
  
• Developscripts and automation to improve operational efficiency.
  
• Participatein database architecture, capacity planning, and continuous improvementinitiatives.
  
• Supportadditional database platforms and cloud-based data solutions as required.
  

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• Minimum5 years of professional Database Administrator (DBA) experience.
  
• Universitydegree in Computer Science from a recognized institution.
  
• Stronghands-on SQL Server experience, including database administration,maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
  
• AdvancedSQL expertise, including complex queries, stored procedures,performance tuning, and database optimization.
  
• Locatedin Winnipeg, Manitoba, or Toronto, Ontario
  

Preferred Technical Skills (Nice to Have)

The following skills are considered assets, listed in orderof preference:

• GoogleCloud Platform (GCP) - BigQuery: Experience with cloud-based datawarehousing, data processing, and query optimization.
  
• Python: Experience developing scripts, automating database operations, orsupporting data processing workflows.
  
• SAPHANA: Knowledge or experience administering and supporting SAP HANAdatabases.
  
• SAPIQ: Experience working with SAP IQ database environments.
  
• KornShell (ksh) Scripting: Experience writing and maintaining shellscripts for database administration and automation.
  

These additional technical skills are desirable but notmandatory.

In addition to technical expertise, the successful candidatewill demonstrate:

• Independent& Collaborative Work: Ability to work independently andcollaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
• Communication& Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communicationskills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams,business stakeholders, and colleagues.
  
• Problem-Solving& Decision-Making: Strong analytical and problem-solvingabilities, sound judgment, and effective decision-making skills.
  
• Self-Motivation& Time Management: Highly self-motivated, organized, and capableof prioritizing competing responsibilities while consistently meetingtime-sensitive deadlines.
  
• TechnicalCuriosity: A genuine interest in technology, with a strong desire tocontinuously learn and expand knowledge of enterprise applications,databases, and emerging technologies.
  
• FoundationalIT Knowledge: A solid understanding of fundamental IT concepts,including software updates, data backups, system maintenance, and generalIT operations.
  
• Adaptability& Continuous Learning: Willingness to embrace new technologies,adapt to changing business needs, and continuously improve technicalskills.
  
• Attentionto Detail: A methodical approach to troubleshooting, databaseadministration, documentation, and maintai