Database Administrator

4 days ago


Halifax, Canada JDI IT Full time

**Database Administrator**

**Location**: Halifax, NS

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Database Administrator** (DBA) reporting to the Manager of DBA & Integration. The Database Administrator is a key member of the JDI IT team supporting the J.D. Irving group of companies in the creation, maintenance, and changes to key organizational data.

**A day in the life**

**Your Focus**:

- Assist in production promotion by running scripts. Follow change management processes.
- Maintain and strive to increase own technical knowledge and is aware of latest developments in own area of expertise.
- Provide ongoing maintenance of databases.
- Participate in on-call support rotation.
- Solve straightforward, well-defined problems within technology of expertise.
- Understand how own tasks and activities connect with related technologies.
- Understand the importance of security to the enterprise.
- Provide clear and timely communication to the customers and/or managers on the status of tasks especially when the task cannot be completed in the established time frame.
- Seek help when faced with challenges on assigned work. Continues an adequate level of performance despite time pressure, challenges, or adversity.
- Understand Daily Management processes and Database metrics.
- Actively seek to increase skills level through coaching and mentoring from more seasoned DBAs.

**You have**:

- A University degree in Computer Science, College Diploma with IT specialty or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years Demonstrated experience working with MSSQL and Oracle RDBMS, including installation and maintenance.
- Ability to obtain government clearances which requires residency in Canada up to 5 years.

**You are**:

- Able to communicate efficiently with senior leadership on complex technical issues and topics.
- Able to initiate and pursue independent work.
- Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Highly organized and able to manage your time and prioritize appropriately.
- Able to perform research and write technical documents.
- Detail focused, thinking within a technical dimension typically at the database level.

**Bonus**:

- Exposure to Oracle PL/SQL programming
- Coursework or experience with Microsoft SQL Server or Sybase
- Exposure to Oracle Applications
- Exposure to WebLogic
- Exposure to relational database design and data modelling
- Experience installing and maintaining software on a Linux server.
- Experience installing and maintaining software on a Windows server.
- Exposure to a Solaris server.
- Programming experience in any language using SQL to accessing databases.
- Certified Oracle Database Administrator or Professional
- Knowledge of Sybase and DB2 considered an asset.

***

**JDI IT : Who we are and what we offer...**

At JDI IT we believe that what people experience matters more than technology

With over 350 employees, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter. JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies, which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses, and industries. From forestry, to transportation, to shipbuilding, we are working directly with our business counterparts to align their goals to continued advancements in IT. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and “getting it done”

We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar

Additional Information
- Posting Date: Apr 1, 2024


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