Database Infrastructure Dba

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

As a SQL Server DBA within Data Management Services (DMS), your primary role will be as a Database Engineer providing technical leadership in all facets SQL Server’s use at Sunlife, both on prem and in cloud. The role consists of occasional participation in after-hours and weekend support of projects, infrastructure activities, as well as various disaster recovery exercises as may be required.

**What will you do**:

- Support technical leadership and direction for SQL Server. Look for opportunities to design new patterns of deployment, evaluation new tools to improve DMS’ service for clients
- Define and document best practices for the global deployments of SQL Server
- Constantly research better ways of implementing SQL Server and related technologies to improve stability, reduce cost, and improve security

**What do you need to succeed?**
- 2+ years of SQL Server database experience supporting both infrastructure and development teams.
- 1+ years of administrative support of SQL Server versions including Database Engine, Integration Services (SSIS), Analysis Services (SSAS) and Reporting Services (SSRS)
- 1+ years of experience and support with AWS Cloud technologies and database workload
- Manage small and less complex projects and participate in a variety of projects through the entire project lifecycle
- Insatiable desire to learn new technologies or platforms
- Possess exceptional creativity on how to use different technologies or patterns to address business challenges.
- Gain experience in expressing technical concepts to a variety of audiences (executive, technical and business); written and verbal
- Organize and monitor personal workload and escalate to manager when issues arise
- Evaluation of functionality and features with newer versions of the SQL Server DBMS as part of a readiness program
- Deep SQL Server knowledge that includes a thorough understanding of SQL internals, system tables, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and SQL tuning

**What’s in it for you**:

- We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada.
- _ We are thrilled to be recognized by _**_Excellence Canada_**_ with their top-level certification, the _**_Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®_**_, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health._
- Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical, and financial
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
- As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office

Must be able to satisfactorily complete applicable background checks prior to the start date and during employment, in accordance with Sun Life’s policies and practices.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary Range**:
63,000/63 000 - 104,000/104 000

**Job Category**:
IT - Technology Services

**Posting End Date**:
06/10/2025