Opportunities Technical Specialist (Computer Services Officer 3)

About Us

AtCSDS we prioritize peopleboth within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible reliable digital solutions centered around user needs.

In todays tech-driven world CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians expectations. As a trusted partner across government we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure user-friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered.

We dont just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes. Our agile data-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotias evolving needs.

Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms youll play a key role in building a more inclusive responsive government for Nova Scotians.

Together were setting new standards for digital public service delivering resilient solutions that meet todays needsand anticipate tomorrows challenges.

About Our Opportunity

The Database Infrastructure team is looking for an experienced Database Administrator who has hands-on enterprise-level experience working with Oracle and MySQL in UNIX role plays a pivotal role in architecting and safeguarding our most critical Oracle and MySQL environments on UNIX platforms. Your expertise will ensure our systems are robust secure and ready for tomorrows challenges.

Youll be responsible for installing configuring patching and maintaining these environments while also optimizing performance through workload analysis and tuning using enterprise tools. Your work will empower cross-functional teams and enable modernization across the this role youll build and maintain backup recovery replication and high-availability configurations keeping our data resilient and accessible.

When complex incidents arise including high-impact issues after hours your troubleshooting skills will make a real difference. Youll manage user access roles encryption and database-level security controls acting as the gatekeeper of our data integrity. Leading database migrations whether upgrading hardware moving to new versions or transitioning to the cloud will be a key part of your impact ensuring seamless continuity and driving our evolution.
Automation is at the heart of our operations and youll have the opportunity to streamline routine tasks using scripting freeing your time for strategic projects and innovation. Your attention to detail will shine as you maintain comprehensive documentation for installations patching workflows and recovery procedures creating a legacy of knowledge for the team.

Collaboration is essential and youll work closely with multidisciplinary teams including OS network application and Cloud/DevOps specialists to deliver integrated solutions that move the organization forward.

Youll follow ITIL processes for changes incidents and problem resolution ensuring excellence in every aspect of service delivery. Your expertise will solve real problems and have a visible impact across the organization.

Youll find opportunities for career progression professional development and work-life balance. Whether youre actively seeking a new role or simply open to the right opportunity this position offers the chance to leave a lasting mark.

If youre ready to influence the future of infrastructure and work with a team that values your expertise we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field plus a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience; or a recognized Information
• Technology diploma with three (3) years and six (6) months of experience (or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Demonstrated experience supporting MySQL MariaDB and Oracle databases in an enterprise environment
• Proven experience with performance tuning backup and recovery and capacity planning
• Hands-on experience with backup recovery and replication tools
• Working knowledge of UNIX (Linux and/or AIX) operating systems
• Familiarity with ITIL-based processes including Change Incident and Major Incident Management
• Strong understanding of database security including encryption and access control
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

This position requires 24/7 on-call on rotation

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules