Posting Title

ISL 27R - Senior Database Administrator

Position Classification

Information Systems R27

Union

GEU

Work Options

Location

Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$88,130.70 - $100,522.86 per annum (plus 9.9% Market Adjustment)

Close Date

10/15/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Liquor Distribution Branch

Ministry Branch / Division

BC Liquor Distribution Branch

Job Summary

About this role:

The Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) is responsible to lead the design, development, and implementation of LDB database and application systems (such as Oracle ERP ecosystem application, Oracle databases, MS SQL Server databases, Postgress SQL databases). The Senior Database Administrator provides expert guidance to LDB staff and project teams on database application design, administer deployment tool sets, and consult with software vendors for troubleshooting. The Senior Database Administrator develops and implements standards for database administration and deployment, research new infrastructure software, and ensure data security and compliance.

A criminal record check is required.

Working conditions include the ability to work flexible hours to support business operating hours (24x7) during peak periods, weekends and holidays

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Information Technology or related field and minimum three (3) years of recent, related experience*.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred within the last six (6) years and must include the following:

• Experience developing policy and standards documents.
• Experience with Oracle enterprise database administration and application.
• Experience with Oracle eBusiness Suite with SSO using OAM/OID.
• Experience in Applications Database Administration (DBA).

Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following:

• Postgres databases on premises and in Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
• Experience with Oracle SOA Suite.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Jennifer Robinson, HR Advisor, at [redacted].

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Technical Assistance page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [redacted] before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category

Information Management/Information Technology

Additional Information

IS R27_Senior Database Administrator