SQL Server Database Administrator

Location

Ottawa, Ontario

Category

Technology

Job Id

425757

As the largest high-tech team in Canada, Network and Technology Services builds cutting edge fibre and 5G networks that drive how Canadians connect with each other and the world Our team is at the forefront of developing Bell's leading products and services: Fibe TV and Internet, Wireless, Smart Home, cloud, security and IoT. We enable the delivery of the best content from Crave, TSN/RDS, iHeart Radio and dozens of other leading media properties to our customers any time, on any device.

We are seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator (SQL DBA) who will be responsible for developing a series of automations in support of small, medium, and enterprise‑class customers. The software code must adhere to accepted development standards, including test plans and peer code reviews. In addition, you will work within an on‑call Windows/Linux support team to support various customer solutions.

• Perform SQL Server installations, backups, upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting.
• Develop maintenance plan for SQL Servers and Application Servers.
• Configure SQL Server environment following industry-standard best practices.
• Maintain documentation procedure and standards.
• Attend team, client, and vendors meetings to discuss plans, growth, changes, and issues.
• Respond to Level 1 and Level 2 Support team concerns/questions.
• Analyze database performance, including determining bottlenecks optimizing queries, indexes, and transaction rates on an ah-hoc or continual basis.
• Perform periodic restore procedures as needed
• Involvement in all phases of the software development life cycle: planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining databases.
• Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems

• Canadian Secret Level II Security Clearance
• Strong knowledge of MS SQL Server and related tool
• Administration and Database Management background.
• Understanding of Relational Database Management System Concept.
• Experience in Disaster Recovery Planning.
• Experience with SQL Server High Availability options: Replication, Log Shipping, and Mirroring. Clustering (Failover Cluster) and AlwaysON Availability Groups (AG)
• Experience in migrating data from a variety of sources into MS SQL Server
• Experience in programming with SQL, Net, Powershell & DOS Scripting and Python
• Experience with Cloud Data Platforms AWS, Google, Azure
• Experience Patching for infrastructure in database, version control - updates on versions
• Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience
• Experience with root cause vulnerability remediation and investigation
• Experience with automating environments (python or shell scripting)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize workload and deliverables within schedule constraints to deliver results.
• Detail orientated with good organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Blingualism is an asset

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Ottawa

Flexible work profile: Mobile

Application Deadline: 02/06/2026

All team members are expected to reside in Canada and within a reasonable commuting distance from their work location to ensure that they are able to come to the office as required, whether the visit is planned or unplanned.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

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Created: Canada, ON, Ottawa

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