Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — in office every Tuesday for the time beingPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 6 months (with possibility for extension or conversion to FTE, depending on budget and performance)Pay Rate: C$65.00–C$75.00 / Hour (CAD)Shift / Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a little flexibility with work hours; 37.5 hours/week. Overtime may be required; weekends may be required (on call). 1 person each week is on standby — this is a rotating person each week.MS SQL Database Administrator - ExpertLocation: Toronto, ONContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 6 months (with possibility for extension or conversion to FTE, depending on budget and performance)Pay Rate: C$65.00–C$75.00 / Hour (CAD)Shift / Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a little flexibility with work hours; 37.5 hours/week. Overtime may be required; weekends may be required (on call). 1 person each week is on standby — this is a rotating person each week.Job SummaryThis role provides database support related to Oracle build, migration, performance tuning, and incident resolutions. The contractor will be embedded within a team of 20 DBAs subdivided into two sub-teams that support databases for various lines of business across Capital Market, PBBT, and Retail Banking. The team performs complex troubleshooting, code deployment, and BAU activities. This is a very independent role where strong initiative is required, and the team is known as a close-knit group with solid leadership that supports career growth and provides mentorship throughout. Core values of this team are teamwork, trust, and accountability. The candidate will be working with Solution Design,



DB Engineering, Information Security teams, and external vendors.Key ResponsibilitiesTaking ownership of and leading technical resolutions for production incidentsCommunicating clearly complex technical issues to stakeholders and Lines of Business partnersComplying with CIBC standards for change control and overall database security policiesAnalyzing recurring incidents and identifying service improvements where possibleProviding on-call rotational/pager support where requiredParticipating in Incidents and Changes as part of BAU Operational activitiesParticipating in Scheduled Disaster Recovery or SCM activitiesParticipating in post-mortems and RCAs (Root Cause Analysis) of critical incidentsInstall, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databasesOptimize database performance, including indexing, query tuning, and resource managementEnsure database security by implementing best practices for user access control, encryption, and auditingImplement native security features in Oracle (TDE, Data Redaction, Database Vault) and SQL Server (TDE, Always Encrypted)RAC, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR)



strategiesAutomate database monitoring and maintenance tasksRequired Skills5–7 years of experience in Azure Cloud database (focus on MSSQL)Experience with Postgre SQL — 2 yearsSetup/installation and configuration of DB productsExperience in tuning, query optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting database issuesCloud migration experienceExhibit knowledge of DB backup restore and recoveryStrong critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a teamDemonstrated ability to deliver results and provide good customer experienceThrive in a fast-paced environmentGood integrityPreferred SkillsService Now Ticketing SystemSolar Wind Performance ToolAzure CertificationFI (Financial Institution) experienceMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundImportant NotesInterview process: maximum 2 rounds of technical interviews possible with HM and team members; first round via MS Teams, second round in person on a Tuesday, ideally 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.About the ClientThis client is a large, full-service multinational financial institution offering a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, and capital markets products and services. It serves millions of clients across its home market and operates internationally, with significant commercial and investment banking presence in the United States and other global markets. The organization employs database administrators, software engineers, business analysts, Dev Ops engineers, and enterprise technology professionals who collaborate across teams supporting capital markets, retail banking, and institutional client services.We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces.Job Number: Industry: Software Engineering#J-18808-Ljbffr

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