Job Description
The Database Administrator is a key member of the JDI IT team supporting the J.D. Irving group of companies in the creation, maintenance, and changes to key organizational data.

Job Description
The Database Administrator is a key member of the JDI IT team supporting the J.D. Irving group of companies in the creation, maintenance, and changes to key organizational data.

You will be supporting upwards of 300 Instance and thousands of databases and will play a crucial part in the management and upkeep of the databases in a large-scale environment. We’re looking for a collaborative multitasker who thrives in complex scenarios and communicates seamlessly across IT and business teams.

Now is your chance to join our team to make a lasting impact as a Database Administrator.

This position requires full-time on-site presence.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Responsibilities

Assist in production promotion by running scripts following change management processes

Provide ongoing maintenance of databases. Participate in on-call support rotation

Asses and report on environment trends to predict and prevent performance degradation of supported systems

Assist in providing Tier II application support. Ensure issues resolution is well documented by creating work instructions for Tier I & II support

Raise issues where specifications need clarification due to quality of requirements or application technical constraints





Provide clear and timely communication with the customers and/or managers on the status of tasks

Understand Daily Management processes and Database metrics

Enable the business with new development while ensuring system integrity

Responsible for Upholding DBA best Practices

Qualifications
Education required:

A university degree, college diploma or a related discipline

0-2 years of experience in Database Administration

Basic Database Administration knowledge

Able to communicate efficiently with senior leadership on complex technical issues and topics

Highly organized and able to manage your time and prioritize appropriately

Able to perform research and write technical documents

Detail focused, thinking within a technical dimension typically at the database level

Bonus

Exposure to Oracle DB, PL/SQL programming, Oracle Applications, WebLogic, and relational database design and data modelling

Coursework or experience with Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle

Experience installing and maintaining software on a Linux serverand a Windows server

Programming experiencein any language using SQL to access databases

Certified Oracle Database Administrator or Professional

Knowledge of DB2 considered an asset

About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick,



Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive workplace where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Database Administrator (New Brunswick)
🏢 J.D. Irving
📍 New Brunswick