Senior Infrastructure Specialist, Data Base

Permanent Full Time

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At Canada Life we are committed to improving the financial physical and overall well-being of Canadians. Our strategy is centered on putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Specialist Database to join our Infrastructure & Operations team. This role is ideal for a technically curious and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment enjoys solving complex problems and can confidently support critical enterprise systems. The successful candidate will have strong database expertise excellent analytical skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities while collaborating with teams across the organization.

As a Senior Infrastructure Specialist Database you will be responsible for supporting optimizing and enhancing enterprise database solutions that underpin critical business applications. You will work across a broad technology landscape spanning legacy on-premises and cloud-based platforms contribute to project delivery and provide leadership through mentorship knowledge sharing and technical guidance.

What you will do

• Build strong partnerships with application teams project stakeholders and technology partners to deliver reliable and effective database solutions.
• Design implement maintain and support database environments while ensuring performance availability scalability and operational excellence.
• Perform database administration activities including performance tuning troubleshooting monitoring data remediation and production support.
• Collaborate with project teams to support new initiatives application enhancements and database-related implementations.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of logical and physical data models that align with business and technology requirements.
• Build and maintain database objects including tables indexes storage structures and related components.
• Create and maintain technical documentation standards and best practices to support operational effectiveness and knowledge sharing.
• Provide guidance mentorship and technical leadership to team members while promoting continuous learning and development.
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical production systems and helping to resolve incidents in a timely manner.
• Work across a diverse technology landscape that includes mainframe distributed and cloud-based database platforms.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance database reliability efficiency and overall service delivery.

What you will bring

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Systems Programmer Analyst or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience supporting enterprise database environments application development database administration or database engineering functions.
• Hands-on experience with one or more database technologies including MongoDB Atlas Microsoft SQL Server Oracle Oracle Exadata DB2 LUW and DB2 z/OS.
• Strong understanding of database design administration performance tuning troubleshooting and support best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues recommend solutions and drive results.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while supporting critical production systems and responding to operational incidents.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams across the enterprise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• A proactive approach to mentorship knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• A high degree of accountability sound judgment and willingness to seek assistance or escalate issues when appropriate.
• Given the size and scope of our organization we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London Toronto or Winnipeg with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office attendance Tuesday through Thursday.
• Reliability Status Security Clearance this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that isrequiredas a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information assets or work sites as outlined by theGovernment of Canadawebsite. The cost ofsubmittingthese checks will be covered by Canada Life.

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The base salary for this position is between $85 200- $135200 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

Wereunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financialphysicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

Werelooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up we do the right thing and we deliver for our customerscommunitiesand each you someone who always strives to do the right thing who steps up for themselves and others and who delivers with impact Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

Were committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Heres what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.

• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefitsplus a $5000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal dayswe support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.

• Financial Security:Company-matching pension planshare ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.

• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs service milestone celebrations employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)mentorshipprogramssocialclubsandevents.

Learn more aboutCanada Life.

Werecommitted to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact. All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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