Database Administrator

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to join an enterprise Data Warehouse Technology group within Information Technology. In this mid-level hands-on contract role, you will work closely alongside our senior DBA to provide operational database administration, production support, data platform modernization assistance, and dedicated backup coverage across a growing database ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will ramp up quickly, absorb structured knowledge transfer, and take ownership of day-to-day operational stability and project-driven database activities.

Advantages

Hybrid / Toronto Location: Work out of a convenient Toronto, ON hub on a long-term, 12-month contract assignment with extension potential.

Diverse Platform Exposure: Maintain and modernize a hybrid environment spanning traditional relational systems (SQL Server, Oracle) and modern cloud data warehouses (Snowflake).

Collaborative Environment: Work directly with an experienced DBA peer to share operational responsibilities and cross-train on platform modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Production Support & Operations: Provide hands-on database administration, routine operational maintenance, and production support to maintain business-as-usual stability.

Knowledge Transfer: Participate in structured knowledge transfer to quickly absorb domain context and assume responsibility for regular database operations.

Platform Modernization: Support database migration, upgrades, performance tuning, and modernization efforts across on-premise and cloud data platform assets.

Backup & Reliability: Provide reliable backup coverage for key database operations, ensuring data availability, integrity, and operational resilience.

Project Delivery: Execute database-related project tasks in parallel with day-to-day maintenance without impacting production reliability.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience Level: 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator (Intermediate/Mid-level).
• Technical Support: Proven track record in operational production support, technical troubleshooting, database maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Database Platforms: Strong working knowledge and administration experience across:
• SQL Server
• Oracle
• Snowflake
• Language Skills: Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Work Style: Ability to ramp up quickly, take initiative on operational tasks, and manage both standard support and change initiatives effectively.

Summary

If you are a hands-on DBA with 4 years of experience looking to bring your SQL Server, Oracle, and Snowflake skills to a key technology team in Toronto, apply today! This is an exceptional opportunity to balance operational support with modern platform initiatives on a long-term contract.

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