Database Administrator 69132
Database Administrator 69132
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Job Title:Database Administrator
Job Requisition ID:69132
Ministry:Technology and Innovation
Location:Greater Edmonton or Calgary area (Remote)
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:April 25 2025
Classification: Systems Analyst 2
Salary:$2884.45 to 3960.46 Biweekly $75284 $103368/Year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion please visit: and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Albertas economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us please visit: Technology and Innovation .
Picture yourself in a fastpaced innovative environment working with a team of motivated individuals who are constantly seeking new ways to improve and create services for Albertans and the organization as a whole. Our diverse technologies infrastructure and services offer many opportunities to learn grow and make an impact while maintaining a great worklife balance. If you are an innovative problem solver we want you on our team at Technology Support and Operations.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Lead Database Administration the Database Administrator (DBA) position ensures the smooth operations security and reliability of an organizations databases.
This position is responsible for managing the daytoday operations of databases ensuring their performance and security and developing and implementing backup and recovery procedures. The main objective of this position is to ensure the availability accuracy and integrity of the data stored in the databases.
By performing tasks such as reviewing database design and implementing database configuration performance tuning and security management this position helps the organization make the most of their data resources and ensure that critical data is protected. This position plays a key role in developing and maintaining database infrastructure including storage capacity planning and disaster recovery planning.
This position provides direction to a combination of GoA staff contractors and external service providers. Work performed will utilize IT Incident Problem Change Project Service and Capacity Management principles to achieve innovative solutions to a variety of complex problem.
Responsibilities:
Some of the responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Managing the daytoday operations of databases ensuring their performance and security and developing and implementing backup and recovery procedures and ensuring a smooth operation.
- Ensuring the availability accuracy and integrity of the data stored in the databases.
- Developing and maintaining database infrastructure including storage capacity planning and disaster recovery planning.
- Reviewing database design and implementing database configuration performance tuning and security management.
- Assisting and supporting Senior DBA Team Leads in implementation of changes.
- Collaborating with development teams to integrate new systems and applications with the database.
- Liaising with branch resources and business to ensure client priorities and issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
- Creating implementing and managing new Information management technology (IMT) services which includes business analysis technical design implementation operations monitoring troubleshooting and interfacing between IMT systems.
- Implementing changes to services following proper incident problem and change management practices.
- Overseeing daily operations to ensure compliance with IMT policies and audit requirements.
To be successful in this position you will demonstrate:
- High level of analytical thinking creativity and problemsolving skills.
- Good discretion when making decisions with minimal direction.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral including strong presentation skills.
- Ability to handle high stress situations.
- Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning. Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends. Integrates issues political environment and risks when considering possible actions. Supports organization vision and goals through strategy. Addresses behaviors that challenge progress.
Qualifications
Required:
- University degree in a related field such as Computer Science Information Technology.
- Two 2 years of progressively responsible related experience in supporting application infrastructure and/or software development.
- Experience with project planning and superior technical abilities to manage implementation of services with both software and hardware components.
- Experience in and a comprehensive understanding of the technical environment and the linkages between systems.
- Proficiency with database with a strong background in Microsoft SQL Server 2019 & 2022.
Equivalencies:
- A related twoyear diploma in related discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution and four 4 years related experience; or
- A related oneyear certificate from a recognized postsecondary institution and five 5 years related experience.
Assets:
- ITIL Foundation knowledge.
- Expertise in utilizing analytical planning organization evaluation and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively to staff with a varying degree of systems understanding (none to expert).
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Azure; with a background in cloud database administration and optimization.
- Expertise to detect and repair problems independently and quickly is paramount to this position.
- Strong leadership skills to support projectbased work and support in identifying/implementing operational efficiencies.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Term of Employment: Permanent Fulltime position
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 36.25 hrs/week
Location: Greater Edmonton or Calgary area (Remote)
This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in the Greater Edmonton or Greater Calgary area Alberta to work remotely.
Please note that there is a requirement to attend inperson meetings at the Edmonton office once a month. The travel cost to and from Edmonton will not be covered.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
A written assessment may be required as part of the interview process.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Christmas closure directive leave directive workplace culture and worklife balance
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
- Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile please contact Michelle Elliott at .
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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