Database Administrator, 100% Term

About the OCDSB : The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team :

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Position Status : 100% Term Assignment to December 31, 2026

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation : Union Exempt

Salary range : $96,796 to $113,920 per annum (Level 7)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Team Manager for Application Development, the Database Administrator administers the Board's Database Management Systems (DBS) and corporate applications environments to ensure security and availability to approved users. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, installing, maintaining, tuning and backing up system databases; installing, maintaining and troubleshooting corporate applications; and assisting the development team in designing, creating and supporting custom web-based applications.

Qualifications

Post-secondary degree in computer science, computer engineering or information technology and 6 years of experience in database administration. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Experience working in software development is considered an asset.

Strong information technology foundation in database structure, configuration, installation and practice.

Knowledge and experience in major relational database languages and applications.

Knowledge of the District’s student information, finance and payroll systems is highly desirable; as well as knowledge of current operating systems including security and web server platforms and business systems in hybrid environments.

Experience building and maintaining current relational database environments.

Analytical and problem-solving skills required for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with systems and applications.

Attention to detail and accuracy of work is essential.

Customer service skills with the ability to use tact, diplomacy and discretion.

Interpersonal and communication skills required in order to respond to inquiries and requests from internal clients; as well as clarify information regarding database functionality and updates, and provide other information to support users.

Organizational skills, including time management techniques for juggling multiple priorities and deadlines; working under short timelines and ability to reprioritize when emergencies arise.

Project management skills required when supporting in the design, installation,implementation and updates to new or existing systems / databases.

Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.

Tech savvy in order to maintain, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with databases and related applications.

Application Process

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com.

External Applicants : If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter which outlines your qualifications and suitability for this position.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment -

In compliance with the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used to assist our hiring team in screening or assessing applicants.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca at any time.

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

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