As the Senior Database Administrator you will perform a variety of duties to ensure the provision of effective development, implementation, maintenance and support of database systems throughout Interior Health according to established policies, procedures and standards.

Some Key Duties may include:
• Conducts feasibility studies for computerization by determining user department requirements; examining and identifying problems with existing systems and recommending modifications to and/or new systems; provides details of estimated implementation costs including associated staffing requirements.
• Plans, designs, implements, documents and supports relational database systems such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Works collaboratively with Information/Application development staff to analyse requirements and develop new and/or change existing logical and physical database architectures to achieve optimal database design.
• In conjunction with Information/Application development staff, creates and implements efficient database objects such as tables, queries, views, stored procedures, jobs, functions and scripts using industry standard languages, techniques and tools such as SQL.
• Collaborates with Core Technology Services (CTS) department to ensure database infrastructure is optimized.
• Monitors database servers and system objects, including stored procedures and execution times to implement efficiency improvements and proactively address performance issues using industry standard database techniques and tools.
• Codes new programs and changes to existing programs from specifications; tests, modifies and maintains programs as needed.
• Liaises with vendors to ensure that server, database, software and systems issues are resolved.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

If you are looking for a position that allows you to truly make an impact in health care delivery this is the position for you. With ongoing training and networking opportunities throughout the province this is an amazing opportunity to take your career to the next level. Apply today!

Come and join us! Our focus is on giving people room to grow, to make an impact in the lives of others.

Graduation from a recognized degree or diploma program in Computer Science, three years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.