Senior Database Administrator

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Position Title:
Senior Database
Administrator
Classification: IS30
Department/Account: HIBC Services
Job Code: 90000668
Work Unit: IMIT Operation Services
Job Title:
Information Systems Officer
N30- w40
Director, IMIT Operation
Services
Last Updated: Sep 2025
ACCOUNT OVERVIEWAs a part of the consortium team which consists of PBC Solutions, Advanced Solutions provides IMIT services to support the Ministry of Health’s Health Insurance BC (HIBC) Services. Together, we are committed to the vision: “We empower British Columbians to achieve optimal health and wellness through effective, innovative and inclusive health benefits services.”All members of the team are required to deliver to the shared vision, guiding principles and intended behaviors. The Shared Vision guides the work we do and our Guiding Principles of honesty, integrity, reciprocity, autonomy, loyalty and equity, and our Intended Behaviors inform our relationships and sets the tone for how we work together.
DESCRIPTIONThe Senior Data Base Administrator (Application Middleware and DBA) is responsible for the design, development implementation and support of our open system database platforms ensuring the business needs of our clients are met. The Senior DBA provides senior technical leadership and guidance to team members as well as tactical support for all database platforms that include Oracle, Sequel and supporting Middleware. The role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, security and performance of databases as well as providing strategic guidance on the implementation of the corporate data warehouse and corresponding data feeds.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/DELIVERABLES
Ensures acceptable Oracle and Sequel database availability and response time by leading problem diagnosis and resolution in a high availability multi-datacentre environment.
Provides technical leadership and support to peers, leaders, and project teams.
Research emerging database technologies and trends to understand the future direction of database technology.
Configure and install business-critical databases based on business requirements gathered from application development teams and business users.
Ensures compliance with audit, security, and regulatory requirements.
Provide DBA support for complex software installation and maintenance, including major upgrades
Proficient in evaluating and recommending software and hardware solutions, gathering opinions, and reaching consensus from a wide audience of stakeholders.
Understanding of and commitment to protecting the integrity, security, and privacy of the firm's critical business data.
Support data replication, backup, and availability solutions.
Review scripts submitted by the Development team to ensure that all standards are met.
Provides after-hours and weekend support and participates in on-call rotation (24X7). Share knowledge by effectively documenting work.
Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and taking responsibility for seeing those issues through resolution.
Resolve database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data issues.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESType of Report # Type of Report #
PROJECT/TEAM LEAD OR TRAINING RESPONSIBILITYRole Y/N Role Y/N
Supervises students or volunteersY
Provides formal training to other staffY
Leads project teamsY
Assigns, monitors, and examines work ofstaff
Y
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITYMay provide cost estimates for project budget plans.
SELECTION CRITERIAEducation and Experience
Degree or diploma from an accredited college or university in Technology or Computer Science with 7 plus years’ experience in a systems administration environment;
with structured training in DB2 Database Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in providing advice and recommendations on the Mainframe direction of the Ministries.
Oracle Database Administration (OCP) and Application Administration is an asset.
Experience leading technical teams.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated program development and application of evaluation methodologies.
Demonstrated success in developing effective deployment plans and executing delivery.
Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Hands-on experience with the management of DB2 applications and database.
Basic network architecture knowledge.
Basic understanding of system design, planning, and implementation.
Experience with ITIL methodology.
Understand Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies.
Experience with Jira, Confluence.
Knowledge and understanding of ITIL process set and concepts is an asset.
Knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as user stories, definition of done, automated testing, backlog refinement).
Knowledge of Agile frameworks and methods (i.E., Scrum, Kanban, XP), and understanding of software development life cycle models as well as traditional project management principles and practices.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIESAll Advanced Solutions employees are required to display the following competencies:
Customer Focus
Integrity and Trust
Ethics and Values
Motivating Others
Drive for Results
Building Effective Teams
Priority Setting
Decision Quality
Business Acumen
DEPARTMENT STRUCTUREDirector,
Managed Enterprise Platform
Services
Senior Database
Administrator
IS30
Middleware Legacy
Systems
IS32
WHAT WE OFFERAll Advanced Solutions employees are required to display the following competencies:
Salary Package
Employment Type: Full Time, Regular
Union/Non-Union: Union - BCGEU
Salary Grid Level: Level 30, Schedule 2
Annual Salary: $118,295.06 - $135,264.21 (Based on a 40 hour work week)
Office Location: Victoria, BC - Hybrid
15 Vacation days, with entitlement increases with service
Maternity, Parental and Pre-Adoption Leave with option for top up
Employee Assisted Program including paid counselling services for you and your family
Paid sick leave for when life happens
Extended health and dental
Public Service Pension plan, matched by Advanced Solutions
Excellent Rewards and Recognition Program
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