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Lead Specialist - IT SQL Services
Lead Specialist - IT SQL ServicesParkland • Calgary, AB, Canada
Lead Specialist - IT SQL Services

Lead Specialist - IT SQL Services

Parkland • Calgary, AB, Canada
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit .

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

  • A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go

The Opportunity :

This position has the responsibility for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and administration of the organization's SQL Server Infrastructure (2016 and later).  This includes supporting MS Windows failover clustering and SQL Server HA solutions.  The person in this position will work closely with members of the IT staff to ensure very high levels of SQL database availability.

Responsibilities :

  • Designing and implementing database structures.
  • Establishing backup and recovery procedures.
  • Creating users and assigning privileges.
  • Performance monitoring and tuning.
  • Capacity planning and monitoring.
  • Implementing replication and backup strategies.
  • Ensuring data security and integrity.
  • Creating and maintaining documentation.
  • Setting up and maintaining SQL HA solutions.
  • Troubleshooting SQL Issues.
  • Automation and Scripting.
  • On-Call 24 / 7 rotation for emergencies or operational assistance.
  • Education :

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, related technical disciplines.

    Requirements :

  • 8+ years of SQL server related experience.
  • In-depth working knowledge of Windows Failover clustering and SQL Server HA solutions.
  • Effective written & verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills to work in a team environment, establishing & maintaining good working relations with others, to support team & company objectives, and a willingness to work in all operation areas.
  • Strong dedication to quality customer service and superior telephone etiquette with the ability to deal effectively with customers, vendors, peers and management.
  • Candidate must exhibit a sense of urgency, individual responsibility, and a willingness to accept constantly changing priorities.
  • Good Communication skills both written and oral.  Candidate must be able to articulate complex database concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that everyone understands the implications of data-related decisions.
  • possess sharp analytical thinking to diagnose and resolve complex database issues.
  • the ability to interpret and analyze data trends, and the foresight to prevent potential problems before they arise.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills with team and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong project management and time management skills with the ability to work multiple tasks and keep work on task.
  • Strong understanding of IT service management change / incident / problem.
  • Additional Skills and Knowledge :

  • Ansible, LiteSpeed, Foglight, ITIL, ServiceNow, Advanced SQL Clustering, SQL 2022 performance diagnostics & tuning, Agentic AI.
  • Other database types (Oracle, MySQL, Couchbase, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS RDS / NoSQL) a plus.
  • Proficient with PowerShell
  • Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

    Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

    We Want You To Shine :

    We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

    Belonging Matters. Because You Do :

    We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

    We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

    The Fine Print :

    Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

    Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and / or fitness for duty testing.

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