Database Administrator

We are searching for a permanent Database Administrator (DBA) for this Edmonton office. Your main responsibilities will include designing, developing and maintaining databases and database infrastructure for internal and external groups. You will also be required to monitor and support production environments. This is a great opportunity for you to be welcomed into a supportive, well respected organization. This mid-size company is very stable and growing, and has not been affected by economic downturn. If this sounds intriguing to you, please apply now or call the number below.

Main Responsibilities

* Administer, create, maintain and monitor databases of external client and internal groups including applying patches, scripting and applying installations and upgrades as needed

* Design and implement relational database schema using normalization principles

* Write & debug PL/SQL scripts in this XML, DB2, Oracle and Windows environment

* Support DB2 and Oracle production environments, including performance monitoring and tuning

* Manage system and database configuration changes and document server access for all systems

* Troubleshoot performance problems and conduct performance tuning

* Provide software and hardware support for critical production systems, including backup and restore and capacity planning activities

* Design and implement relational database schema using normalization principles

* Installs, maintains, and monitors software and hardware while troubleshooting technical problems as they arise

* Design and manage database-level security and access control

Position Requirements

* Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or a related discipline

* 3-5+ years recent relevant experience as a database administrator with similar responsibilities

* Advanced technical expertise with the ability to learn quickly and master new technologies

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Expert with PL/SQL scripts and stored procedures

* Ability to mentor and supervise other DBAs as needed

* Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada

To be confidentially considered for this role, please apply now with a word version of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to angie.mcdow@peakinc.ca

If you would like to discuss this role prior to application, please don’t hesitate to call Angie McDow on 780-468-6647.