Database Administrator

Competition Number S181362P

Position Title Database Administrator

Position Number S99425

Employee Group Staff

Position Status Regular Full-Time

Start Date 04/28/2025

End Date (if applicable) 

Department IT Services

Additional Notes 

Location North Vancouver

Working with us 

As a member of the Digital Technology Services (DTS) team here within Capilano University, you will be a vital asset in providing an exceptional experience to both our employee and student communities through invention, collaboration, and technical talent.

As we embark on our university wide digital transformation, we’ll be seeking fellow trailblazers to join our teams as we integrate state of the art technologies. With a variety of projects and initiatives in the pipeline, there is no shortage of opportunity to innovate.

Within our teams, you’ll be working alongside a variety of talented individuals involved in initiatives focused on cyber security, data analysis, operational analytics, quality assurance, integration, customization, and implementation.

Do you have a passion for optimization? Join us in creating a lasting impact that goes beyond routine tasks, contributing to the long-term success of our technological landscape and the university community.

About the role 

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

Reporting to the Manager, Business Solutions, Digital Technology Services (DTS), the database administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of the university’s databases and related services, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and data integrity. The incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for analysis, design and administration of database solutions supporting the university community.

SOME ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Develop, implement, review and update of all policies and procedures for databases including network and web database access, usage for the backup and recovery of data.
• Write scripts related to stored procedures.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including log monitoring, backups, restores, and database optimization to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Proactively identify opportunities for optimization, tuning, and capacity planning for databases.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operation.

Experience, competencies & qualificationsREQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of relevant and progressive professional experience, including 2 years in a public institution.
• Experience with gathering data requirements, data analysis, SDLC, project management and change management methodologies.
• Experience with the ITIL framework and ITSM best practices, tools, and techniques; ITIL certification is an asset.
• Experience in developing high quality documentation required to support digital solutions.
• A bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline.
• Certification as either Oracle OCP or Microsoft MCDBA, MCSD, or MCSE.
• Experience in effectively communicating information to different levels within an organization.

For more informationFor more information, please see the complete job description.

BenefitsAt Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a sneak peak to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

Days and Hours of WorkOur standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. This position may include working evenings and weekends based on departmental needs.

Bridge Period (if applicable)

Pay Group 26

Salary$6062 monthly based on 35 hours per week (with increments up to $6817)

Union MoveUP

Job Open Date 03/28/2025

Job Close Date 05/30/2025

Open Until Filled No

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