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Job Requisition ID: 11987

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $86,816.59 to $108,520.74 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

We work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system. At CMHC we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust , where our leaders favor an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams. Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference.

What’s in it for you

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package for permanent employees, including:

- Annual paid vacation.
- Annual individual performance incentive.
- Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
- Support toward your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship, and more.
- An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
- While positions at CMHC require some in‑office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Infrastructure and Operations Team in the Database Administrator (SQL Server / Azure SQL) position. In this role you will support the day‑to‑day operation and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid environments. You will help ensure systems are secure, reliable, and resilient while supporting operational,



lifecycle, and automation initiatives in partnership with the IT Infrastructure Lead.

What you’ll do

- Provide day‑to‑day operational support for enterprise infrastructure, including server and virtualization platforms, networking and voice/video, storage and backup, and database systems.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability and escalating complex problems when needed.
- Support upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives with minimal service disruption.
- Maintain security, backup, and disaster recovery readiness, supporting patching, remediation, and testing activities.
- Use automation, tooling, and documentation to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and consistency.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support integrated services and continuous improvement.

What you should have

- A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience can be considered.
- A minimum of 5 years of managing enterprise SQL database experience.
- Hands‑on experience across core infrastructure domains (networking, virtualization, storage/backup, databases).
- Experience supporting on‑premises Microsoft SQL 2005 to 2025 and Azure SQL environments.




- Knowledge of ITSM processes (incident, problem, change).
- Strong troubleshooting, automation (e.g., PowerShell), and communication skills.

Technologies

- Microsoft SQL 2005 to 2025, Azure SQL.
- Storage, Backup & Recovery – Enterprise storage and backup solutions.
- Automation & Monitoring – PowerShell and infrastructure monitoring tools.

It would be excellent if you also had

- Exposure to enterprise infrastructure environments, with experience in one or more domains such as networking, virtualization, storage/backup, or databases.
- Familiarity with regulated or security‑sensitive environments, including audit, compliance, remediation activities, and basic hybrid cloud concepts.
- Progressing industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft, VMware, Azure, networking) and ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management training are considered assets.

Posting closing date

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Standby and Call Back duties

Standby and Call Back duties are a requirement of this position and will be subject to CMHC policies, including the Standby and Call Back Pay Procedure.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

Accommodation and hiring process

If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

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📌 Database Administrator (SQL Server/Azur SQL) (Ottawa)
🏢 Canada Mortgage and Housing
📍 Ottawa