This is a contract position for a Database Administrator for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in Downtown Toronto
This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.
The Contract runs for one year.
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Hours per day will be 7.25.
Advantages
Good Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.
Responsibilities
1. Perform day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support, including:
1.1 Database Error/Alert Monitoring & Troubleshooting
1.2 Database Logs Review and Troubleshooting
1.3 Database Backup/Recovery jobs/tasks review
1.4 Performance monitoring and tuning
1.5 Storage and capacity planning and management
1.6 Database objects management
1.7 Database Change Management
1.8 Security/Auditing
1.9 Identify security gaps and vulnerabilities, identify and implement mitigations (e.g. patches)
1.10 Installing, Configuring, Patching work related to projects
1.11 User and Profile management
2. Create a SOP (Standard Operation Procedure) document to assist operational staff (non-DBAs) in their duties regarding Oracle database environments.
3. Perform regular assessment of the existing Oracle databases/environments, and make recommendations regarding:
3.1 Maintenance and leading practices;
3.2 Changes required to address production issues (e.g. instability, poor performance) and risks;
3.3 Improvements to operational procedures (e.g. backup/restore) to align to standard methodology and industry best practices, taking into account the amount and criticality of the systems;
3.4 Recommendations for disaster recovery and non-production environments; and
3.5 Database upgrade options and approaches, informed by overall solution refresh plans and industry best practices;
4. Implement approved recommendations as described above;
5. Provide guidance and outline best practices for incorporating future database requirements into the environment.
6. Contribute to a team culture of collaboration, excellence and innovation;
7. Develop or inform the development of role descriptions for the development and sustainment of OPS/BPS Secure;
8. Develop plans for the knowledge and skills transfer to OPS employees, including activities or tests to
demonstrate the successful transfer of knowledge and attainment of required skills; and
9. Transfer knowledge to OPS employees.
Qualifications
Database Administrator: 1 role
1. Sustainment of Large Database Systems
10+ years of experience in deploying and administering Oracle databases within an operations environment.
5+ years of DBA experience supporting Oracle databases for large mission-critical enterprise solutions.
10+ years of experience designing, making recommendations for, and implementing high availability database environments.
Working knowledge of migration strategies for Oracle databases versions 8, 9, 10g, 11g, and 12c
Experience with Oracle in Solaris 8, Solaris 9, and Solaris 10 environments running on Sun Platforms, and RedHat Linux environment.
2. Solutions Leadership
10+ years of experience in designing, developing, deploying, and sustaining large implementations based on the Oracle Database product
Experience with ITIL processes such as Service Level Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management, and Capacity Management
3. Problem Management and Incident Management
10+ years of experience with triaging, analyzing, diagnosing (troubleshooting), evaluating options, and resolving database problems.
4. Quality Assurance
10+ years of experience with quality control and assurance methodologies and practices as applied to the implementation of database with over 10,000 records.
Experience with Change Management and Release Management as processes supporting the implementation of large applications.
Summary
If Interested and qualified for this role, please apply today for immediate consideration!!!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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This is a contract position for a Database Administrator for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in Downtown Toronto
This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.
The Contract runs for one year.
Hours per day will be 7.25.
Advantages
Good Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.
Responsibilities
1. Perform day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support, including:
1.1 Database Error/Alert Monitoring & Troubleshooting
1.2 Database Logs Review and Troubleshooting
1.3 Database Backup/Recovery jobs/tasks review
1.4 Performance monitoring and tuning
1.5 Storage and capacity planning and management
1.6 Database objects management
1.7 Database Change Management
1.8 Security/Auditing
1.9 Identify security gaps and vulnerabilities, identify and implement mitigations (e.g. patches)
1.10 Installing, Configuring, Patching work related to projects
1.11 User and Profile management
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2. Create a SOP (Standard Operation Procedure) document to assist operational staff (non-DBAs) in their duties regarding Oracle database environments.
3. Perform regular assessment of the existing Oracle databases/environments, and make recommendations regarding:
3.1 Maintenance and leading practices;
3.2 Changes required to address production issues (e.g. instability, poor performance) and risks;
3.3 Improvements to operational procedures (e.g. backup/restore) to align to standard methodology and industry best practices, taking into account the amount and criticality of the systems;
3.4 Recommendations for disaster recovery and non-production environments; and
3.5 Database upgrade options and approaches, informed by overall solution refresh plans and industry best practices;
4. Implement approved recommendations as described above;
5. Provide guidance and outline best practices for incorporating future database requirements into the environment.
6. Contribute to a team culture of collaboration, excellence and innovation;
7. Develop or inform the development of role descriptions for the development and sustainment of OPS/BPS Secure;
8. Develop plans for the knowledge and skills transfer to OPS employees, including activities or tests to
demonstrate the successful transfer of knowledge and attainment of required skills; and
9. Transfer knowledge to OPS employees.
Qualifications
Database Administrator: 1 role
1. Sustainment of Large Database Systems
10+ years of experience in deploying and administering Oracle databases within an operations environment.
5+ years of DBA experience supporting Oracle databases for large mission-critical enterprise solutions.
10+ years of experience designing, making recommendations for, and implementing high availability database environments.
Working knowledge of migration strategies for Oracle databases versions 8, 9, 10g, 11g, and 12c
Experience with Oracle in Solaris 8, Solaris 9, and Solaris 10 environments running on Sun Platforms, and RedHat Linux environment.
2. Solutions Leadership
10+ years of experience in designing, developing, deploying, and sustaining large implementations based on the Oracle Database product
Experience with ITIL processes such as Service Level Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management, and Capacity Management
3. Problem Management and Incident Management
10+ years of experience with triaging, analyzing, diagnosing (troubleshooting), evaluating options, and resolving database problems.
4. Quality Assurance
10+ years of experience with quality control and assurance methodologies and practices as applied to the implementation of database with over 10,000 records.
Experience with Change Management and Release Management as processes supporting the implementation of large applications.
Summary
If Interested and qualified for this role, please apply today for immediate consideration!!!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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