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As a national health solutions partner, Medavie is committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians — and in our digital-first culture, technology is key to providing the products, services and solutions that increase access to care and improve health outcomes.
Our technology team is the backbone of our organization with over 500 employees and growing. We are constantly creating, testing, and learning to enable personalized, digital experiences in all we do.
When you join us, you’ll be part of an in-house, innovation led team focused on cutting edge digital health solutions that help provide the best care possible, when and where it’s needed.
Job Title:
MS SQL Database Administrator
Department:
Database Services
Competition:
86861
Internal/External:
Both
Employment Type:
Full Time Permanent
Location:
Canada - Remote
Salary:
Competitive Compensation + Benefits
Reports To:
Team Leader
Job Title: MS SQL Database Administrator
For over 70 years, and across six provinces we've been a leading diversified health services partner for individuals, plan sponsors, plan advisors and governments across Canada. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organization committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. We support the health and wellness of our employees and their families with various wellness programs and resources to support their personal and professional growth.
We're a team of 1,900 colleagues dedicated to collaboration, innovation, customer service, and committed to work-life balance, community involvement and career development which is why Medavie Blue Cross is recognized as a Top 100 Employer and one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures.
Database Administrator
At the heart of every great system is a solid database.
What’s in it for you?
Our Database and Reporting team has an opening for someone who is passionate about database administration and who cares deeply about the security, stability, and performance of our databases (predominantly Oracle and MSSQL).
Our team currently consists of 9 DBAs, an architect, and a lead. In addition to your direct team mates, you will get to work with people from operational and project teams.
We are not your typical not-for-profit company; we put our money where our mouth is and we give back to the communities where we do business. And we reinvest profits in our people and technology.
Your every day with us:
- Perform database installs, upgrades, and configuration changes;
- Monitor database performance and tune as necessary;
- Evaluate, install and configure database software products and related software;
- Run scripts in secured environments;
- Enhance support and maintenance activities by implementing new automated processes or improve existing ones
- Collaborate with others to automate and improve our processes and deliver great results;
- Interact with customers, answer questions, and respond to special requests;
- Respond to Service Requests and Help Desk Requests within the required service levels and clearly document actions taken;
- Support development and operational support teams in troubleshooting, problem solving, testing, and deploying application releases and changes;
- Follow all processes and remain compliant with all audit standards;
Security Clearance Requirement: In conjunction with our contract with the Federal Government, you will be required to have Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B) prior to your start date. This includes; Fingerprinting, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check and you must have resided in Canada for at least 5 years and hold Permanent Resident or Citizenship Status.
What you need to succeed:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience);
- Strong technical aptitude – you learn quickly, understand database management and reporting requirements, and have a strong aptitude for database data modeling;
- At least five (5) years of database administration experience with a focus on MS SQL databases and MS SQL server admin. and experience with: SQL Language, Power BI, SSIS, SSAS, Powershell;
- Experience with or exposure to UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems;
- Knowledge of Powershell scripting
- Problem-solving mindset – you love to dig into an issue, research it, test your theories, solve the problem, and teach others how to do it;
- Ability to recognize risks with a knack for articulating them and finding ways to mitigate them;
- Great communication skills. While our primary language at work is English, being bilingual in French would be a bonus for us.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Medavie Blue Cross strives to foster a culture where everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential - a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) where we live our values every day in the way we treat each other, our members and the communities we serve. Accessibility is a top priority.
For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Medavie Blue Cross Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Segment: System Administrator, Database, DBA, Testing, SQL, Technology
