Database Administrator (ID#4708)

New Value Solutions, a national IT consulting company is seeking a Database Administrator to help our client design, install and maintain database systems to ensure a high level of data availability.

• Installing and maintaining databases.
• Managing backup and recovery processes, system storage, data security and confidentiality.
• Developing database architecture.
• Planning and coordinating data migration between systems.
• Monitoring technical performance of corporate data systems.
• Setting up database encryption.
• Setting up database replication.
• Identifying and resolving data abnormalities.
• Liaising with client departments and applications staff on the delivery of business technology solutions.
• Researching, evaluating and recommending technology solutions related to database and performance measurement tools.
• Managing the deployment of SSIS data pipeline packages.

• 5+ years of experience with on premise SQL Database environments.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques associated with database design and management.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate various data and information requirements and to prepare recommendations regarding the advisability and feasibility of incorporating changes or additions to the corporate data model.
• Ability to establish standards and procedures to ensure the integrity, security, availability and recovery of all data.
• Ability to serve as project manager for a variety of infrastructure and database projects, establish project schedules, assign and guide the work of team members, and monitor progress.
• Experience with data modeling.
• Experience with building data pipelines and ETL processes using SSIS is an asset.
• Experience with database replication, mirroring, and encryption.
• Experience with setting up new Microsoft SQL servers and databases.
• Thorough knowledge of software development methods, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare technical design and write technical specifications.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal contacts.
• Provide advice and assistance on matters related to the work.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform assigned duties with minimal supervision, although directions will be given.
• Maintain confidentiality.

If you have this expertise, and are able to work in Canada, please submit your resume. While we thank all candidates in advance for their application, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

ID# 4708

The hourly rate range for this position is $35 – $55, with the final rate based on consultant experience and fit for the role.