database designer

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Research and development institution
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Information technology (IT) service provider

Tasks

• Collect data to identify areas for improvement within an organization's IT infrastructure
• Data Science
• Develop and implement a strategic blueprint to follow when deploying databases within their organization
• Develop and maintain computer databases
• Liaise with staff on data requirements, collection and availability
• Provide advice to other informatics professionals regarding database management tools
• Setup the IT infrastructure to allow applications to access databases
• Research and document data requirements, data collection and administration policy, and data access rules

Computer and technology knowledge

• SAS
• Lean Six Sigma

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Accountability

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)