Database Administrator, Metrotown, British Columbia
When you join our team as a Database Administrator, you will be supporting our Data Management strategy and central to ensuringour database systems meet the demands of our business operations across NorthAmerica. A skilled Database Administrator (DBA) that will further our securityposture and will keep our databases, both on-premises and in Azure, updated, ourdata protected and secure. Advancing key strategic business initiatives and workingwith teams across the company, meeting milestones, managing data migrations,troubleshooting issues, and keeping systems of record optimized for highperformance. You are detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make a realimpact on our database infrastructure and maturing our DBA practices.
What You'll Do
- Manageand Optimize Databases: Oversee the setup,maintenance, and tuning of our databases.
- BoostPerformance: Ensure databases run efficiently witheffective tuning and monitoring.
- ProtectOur Data: Establish backups, disaster recovery plans,and high-security measures.
- Upgradeand Migrate: Carry out database migrations, updates,and upgrades across all environments.
- AutomateWhere Possible: Set up automated processes for routinetasks like monitoring and backups.
- Documentation:Keep records of configurations and processes.
- DataSafety Champion: Set up controls, encryption, and logs tomake sure our data stays secure.
- EfficientProblem Solver: Jump in to solve problems quickly,keeping any downtime to a minimum.
- ReportingExpert: Provide insights and reports to keepmanagement and clients informed.
- CollaborativeTeammate: Work closely with internal IT teams to keepsystems running smoothly.
- LifelongLearner: Stay current on database tech and bestpractices, always bringing fresh ideas for improvement.
What You Offer
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or relatedfield.
- 5+ years in database administration.
- Skilledwith both on-premises and Azure SQL Servers.
- Experiencewith scripting languages, such as PowerShell.
- Strongbackground in high availability, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Familiarwith the array of tools within the Azure family, such as SQL Managed Instance.
- Confidentusing SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS for various data tasks.
- Solidunderstanding of security practices across hybrid environments.
- Knowledgewith database encryption and anonymization.
- Automate tasks and improve efficiency.
- Inquisitive Mind: Eager to understand thefull scope of the business.
- Proactive Approach: Detail-oriented and ready to jump in toget things done.
- Strong Troubleshooter: Skilled at resolving issuesefficiently.
- Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a cooperative,team-driven environment.
- Clear Communicator: Fluent in English, with strong writtenand verbal skills.
- Highly Organized: Consistently stays on top of tasks.
- Customer-Centric: Committed to understanding and addressinguser needs.
Who We Are
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we're growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar
What We Offer
Interfor has posted the following expected salary range that the companybelieves in good faith could be offered to successful candidates. The salaryoffered is benchmarked to current market conditions and will also be based onnumerous factors which can include work experience, skills, credentials,education, and other relevant factors. In addition to a competitive salary, youwill receive a competitive benefits package and be able to participate in ourShort-Term Incentive Bonus plan, with the payout amount subject to individualand corporate performance. If you have any questions regarding our salary rangeor our total compensation package, our recruitment team will be happy to adviseyou on what you can expect from us.
Expected range: $90,000 - $115,000
Interfor builds value forour employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, andprosper. You'll receive a competitive benefits package including:
- Extended Health & Dental
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
- RRSP Matching Plan
- Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Participation in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you'll have plenty of opportunities to 'Start Here. Go Far.' Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
