Senior Database Administrator –

- RQ10554

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Location: 40 St Clair Avenue, Toronto, Ontario – Onsite

Estimated Start Date: July 13, 2026

Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027

Business Days: 190

Extension: Probable after the initial mandate

Hours: 7.25 hours per day

Security Level: CRJMC

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator to support enterprise database administration, design, implementation, optimization, maintenance, migration, and operational support. The successful candidate will have solid expertise in Oracle and SQL Server environments, PL/SQL, ETL procedures, performance tuning, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

The role requires extensive experience supporting complex database environments, implementing database security and governance standards, troubleshooting critical database issues, and coordinating technical implementations across on-premises and cloud platforms.

Role Snapshot

Requisition: RQ10554 –

- Database Administrator –
- Senior

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Work Location: 40 St Clair Avenue, Toronto, Ontario –

- Onsite

Contract Duration: July 13, 2026 –

- March 31, 2027

Extension: Probable

Hours: 7.25 hours/day

Security Clearance: CRJMC

Key Responsibilities

- Database Administration &
- Operations – 50%
- Design, implement, maintain, and administer enterprise database environments.
- Create physical database designs and support database architecture and implementation.
- Perform database installation, configuration, migration, upgrades, cloning, and maintenance.
- Conduct database performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning.
- Develop and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Monitor database environments and enforce database policies, standards, rules, and controls.
- Manage database security, access controls, and data integrity.
- Support Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration, and Capacity Management processes in accordance with ITIL practices.
- Troubleshoot complex database issues and provide timely resolution.
- Support database connectivity and integration across enterprise systems.
- Coordinate with technical teams and vendors to maintain reliable database operations.
- Technical Proficiency – 35%
- Provide advanced administration and support for database technologies including Oracle 12c+ and SQL Server.
- Develop and optimize PL/SQL procedures, packages, ETL processes, and complex queries.
- Apply advanced query optimization and database performance-tuning techniques.




- Support database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms, including Azure and OCI.
- Work with multiple operating systems, including Linux, Unix, and Windows.
- Support Oracle technologies including RAC, GoldenGate, and Data Guard.
- Utilize database administration and information retrieval tools such as TOAD, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), and DB Artisan.
- Use scripting/programming technologies such as Python and Shell scripting where required.
- Coordinate the implementation and deployment of technically complex systems and database resources into lower/non-production environments.
- Support cloud migration initiatives and database modernization activities.
- Assist with technology-stack installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, patching, and cloning.
- Technical Analysis, Documentation &
- Collaboration – 15%
- Troubleshoot complex database and systems issues and recommend effective solutions.
- Document database designs, processes, technical procedures, and operational standards.
- Provide specialized systems analysis and technical design support.
- Communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and project resources.
- Apply critical thinking and sound decision-making to resolve technical challenges.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve technical and operational objectives.
- Meet deadlines while maintaining quality, reliability, and adherence to established standards.

Required Skills &

- Experience

Skill / Experience Requirement Database administration, design, implementation, maintenance, and support 10+ years Database technologies and operating systems 10+ years Information retrieval tools and query languages 10+ years PL/SQL, ETL procedures/packages, and query optimization 5+ years Database performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning Strong experience Oracle and SQL Server administration Required On-premises and cloud database technologies Required Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Required Oracle RAC, GoldenGate, and Data Guard Required DBMS installation, configuration, migration, and upgrades Required TOAD, OEM, and DB Artisan Required Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery Required Cloud migration experience Required Linux, Unix, and Windows Required Python and/or Shell scripting Working knowledge Database security, access control, and data integrity Required Incident, Problem, Change,



Configuration &

- Capacity Management Required

General Skills

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and meet established deadlines.
- Experience working with communications protocols and networking concepts relevant to database environments.
- Strong ability to document technical processes, designs, and operational procedures.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with distributed data systems.
- Experience with middleware technologies such as WebLogic and OEM Middleware.
- Experience researching and implementing cybersecurity vulnerability remediation.
- Awareness of emerging IT technologies, trends, and directions.
- Knowledge of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices.
- Experience with database administration, maintenance, optimization, and vendor support services.
- Experience supporting enterprise technology/application stacks, including installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, patching, and cloning.
- Experience designing and developing automated data distribution mechanisms, particularly for Case Management and ERP environments.
- Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
- Experience developing enterprise architecture deliverables and models.
- Knowledge of Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practices.
- Experience performing impact analysis, implementation planning, and implementation of technology/application patches, maintenance packs, releases, and technology-stack patch sets.
- Experience with technical design, planning, and implementation of specific technologies or enterprise application suites.

How to Apply If this opportunity matches your experience and interests you, please send the following mandatory documents to [email protected] by Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST:

- Updated Resume in Word format –
- Mandatory
- References –
- Mandatory
- Expected Hourly Rate –
- Mandatory
- Visa Status –
- Mandatory
- LinkedIn ID –
- Mandatory

Important: Applications submitted without all mandatory documents cannot be processed or submitted. If this role is not a match for you, please feel free to share it with experienced Senior Database Administrators who have 10+ years of database administration experience, strong Oracle/SQL Server and PL/SQL expertise, Azure/OCI experience, RAC/GoldenGate/Data Guard knowledge, and experience with enterprise database environments.

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