Focus Systems is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support database development, testing, validation, and administration.
If you have robust experience with SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, OLTP and OLAP environments, SSIS , and database administration , this is an opportunity to contribute to the reliability and security of an important enterprise database environment.
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Contract: Preferred start November 23, 2026 ; initial term of approximately six months , with two optional extensions of up to three months each
Work Arrangement: Hybrid; 25% to 50% onsite , with the first two weeks onsite before a remote work option may be considered. The onsite requirement may increase with reasonable notice.
Schedule: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
Role Overview The Database Administrator will create and modify database code and SQL scripts in accordance with requirements and specifications, perform testing and validation, and administer and maintain databases.
The successful candidate will bring practical database administration experience across Microsoft SQL Server environments, along with the technical judgment needed to support secure, reliable, and well-managed database operations.
Key Responsibilities Create and modify database code and SQL scripts in accordance with requirements and specifications
Perform testing and validation of database code and changes
Administer and maintain databases
Support database security activities, including encryption setup and enablement and key management
Support data classification and test data management tools and technologies
Contribute to DB2 database, schema, object, maintenance, sizing, growth, standards,



and environment-management activities where required
Mandatory Qualifications At least three (3) years of experience as a database administrator
Hands-on experience with SQL and Microsoft SQL Server
Experience with Online Transaction Processing and Online Analytical Processing environments
Experience with SQL Server Integration Services
Ability to work 25% to 50% onsite at WCB offices in Winnipeg, including the first two weeks onsite, and accommodate an increased onsite requirement with reasonable notice
Required Skills and Experience Creating and modifying database code and SQL scripts
Testing and validating database code and changes
Database administration and maintenance
Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills
Preferred Experience and Assets DB2 experience, including database, schema, and object management; routine administration and maintenance; sizing and growth; standards; and environment builds
SQL database encryption setup and enablement, including key management for encrypted databases
Experience with test data management tools and technologies
Experience with SQL Server Management Studio
Experience with database management tools such as TOAD, RazorSQL, TeamDesk, TablePlus, or Knack
Experience with source code control tools such as Git, Bitbucket, PVCS, or Streams
Experience with architecture design tools and team collaboration tools
Application Deadline Please complete your initial application by October 25 , at 11:00 PM CST . Only candidates selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted and invited to complete your application package.

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📌 Database Administrator (Manitoba)
🏢 Focus Systems
📍 Manitoba