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JOB PROFILE
JOB STORE # 147
TITLE: DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
CLASSIFICATION: INFORMATION SYSTEMS 27
JOB OVERVIEW
The Information Management Branch within Corporate Services for the Natural Resource Sector has an
exciting opportunity for a Database Administrator. Reporting to the Team Lead of Database Administration,
the successful candidate will work on a team that provides database administration services for six Ministries
within the Natural Resource Sector. This is a challenging position in a dynamic environment. Our job is to lead
the design, development and implementation of sector database systems. We are tasked with providing support
for over 100 Oracle database instances for close to 450 applications. The Oracle database instances are hosted
on both Solaris/Linux servers and Exadata Appliances. The team also supports SQL Server databases on
Windows servers and MySQL databases on Linux servers. If you enjoy working in a highly technical resultsfocused environment, we look forward to your application.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Provides expert advice to ministry staff and application development project teams on database
application design, packaging, delivery, and migration.
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Provides expert consultation on the design/enhancement and support of ministry databases.
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Develops standards for database application administration and deployment services and for delivery
and migration of database applications.
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Leads the consultative process for review and acceptance of technical standards by all affected groups,
ensuring the standards are complete and understandable.
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Manages and administers the database design and deployment tool sets and consults with the
software vendors on problems and deficiencies.
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Researches capabilities and impact of supporting new infrastructure software products and new
features or versions of existing products, and performs risk and cost/benefit analysis.
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Ensures ministry’s data assets are protected from loss or unauthorized change.
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Reviews database object design and implementation to ensure compliance with standards.
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Implements plans and technical approaches necessary to accommodate database technology
enhancements.
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Develops documentation and standards to facilitate database implementation and operation.
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Monitors database performance, usage and throughput statistics and tests upgrades, patches and fixes
provided by software vendors.
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Plans, configures and tests new versions of database software and assists with the migration of
operational applications to the new environments.
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Prepares and/or negotiates contracts, monitors performance and authorizes payment.
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Provide supervision and training for junior members of the team.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Degree, diploma, certification or equivalent in the computer science field and 4 years related
experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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4 years of experience (average of 21 hours every week) as a database administrator.
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2 years of experience (average of 21 hours every week) with Oracle database administration in an
Oracle RAC environment or equivalent.
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2 years of experience (average of 21 hours every week) with Oracle 12c multi-tenant environment or
equivalent.
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Experience managing complex projects.
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Experience developing policy and standards documents.
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Experience in modelling, process modelling, and/or business area analysis techniques.
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Knowledge of relational database systems, Structured Query Language, relational data modeling and
data management principles, structured analysis and design, and documentation of business
requirements.
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Experiences with Exadata, OEM, SQL Server, ArcSDE or MySQL are beneficial.
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Willingness to provide support outside of normal working hours.
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Willingness to provide on call 24-hour support.
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Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a
criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security
screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting
carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Service orientation implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the
public, co-workers, other branches/divisions, other ministries/agencies, other government
organizations, and non-government organizations. It means focusing one’s efforts on discovering and
meeting the needs of the customer/client.
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Problem solving is the ability to analyze problems systematically, organize information, identify key
factors, identify underlying causes and generate solutions.
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Commitment to Continuous Learning involves a commitment to think about the ongoing and
evolving needs of the organization and to learn how new and different solutions can be utilized to
ensure success and move the organization forward.
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Conceptual Thinking is the ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not
obviously related, and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations. It includes using
creative, conceptual or inductive reasoning or thought processes that are not necessarily categorized
by linear thinking.
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Planning, Organizing and Coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities and
allocating resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It
also involves monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization's
mandate.
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Teamwork and cooperation is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups
and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and
ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse
views.
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