Oracle Database Administrator/Team Leader

Reports To: IT Infrastructure and Operations Manager
Location: Victoria, BC
Reference # ZC-201733

Client Profile:

Our Victoria, BC based largest client is an industry leader in the provisioning of products and services to support the delivery of government services in North America and internationally. With operations across Canada and around the Globe, Our client is a world-leader in providing innovative, practical and meaningful solutions to help government programs and services function more effectively and efficiently.

In Canada, Our client is responsible for the administration of two of the Province of British Columbia's most important healthcare programs: Medical Services Plan and Fair PharmaCare. They also administer the Ontario Drug Benefit Program on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care. In Charlottetown, PEI, our client develop and support flagship medical and drugs claims-management software -- Medigent. In British Columbia., through Themis division, they also operate the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program that is responsible for tracking and collecting child and spousal support.

Our client is constantly looking at new technology, processes and methods of delivering services to the citizens of Canada. Because of this, and given their expertise in program information management, claims processing, contact centre services, document processing and information technology, they are positioned for significant growth.

You can join here in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia to experience the best in West Coast lifestyle. You will work in an environment that will challenge you and reward your achievements. Your down time can be spent exploring the natural beauty of the West Coast -- from culinary experiences to cultural events, and to outdoor challenges. We have it all! Located in beautiful Victoria, BC, in the heart of downtown, client location offers easy access to every amenity.

Our client offers competitive market-based salaries, incentive pay opportunity, comprehensive employer-paid benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan or a Group RSP with employer-matching contributions, for eligible employees. Employees also get some great perks too, such as a heavily subsidized fitness-membership program, an annual gala year-end celebration event along with a supportive results-oriented work environment.

Our clients welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Primary Accountabilities:

Our client has an immediate need for an Oracle Database Administrator. The successful incumbent will work with the existing team to support Oracle RDBMS as well as middleware components and create new databases for specific projects. The initial focus will be on the databases with progressive growth into the Oracle middleware areas.

The Oracle Database Administrator works closely with all data centre professionals and the successful incumbent will be a member of the data center DBA team. Rotating on call support as part of the Oracle DBA team will be required.

The successful candidate will be a problem solver who can methodically analyze and resolve business challenges within budget, and is comfortable with peer and supervisory feedback. You must possess a desire to learn and adopt new processes for continual improvement and to keep abreast of new technologies. You must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Education Experience:

• Preference for a Technical Diploma or Technical Certification from an accredited technical college or university.
• Oracle database and middleware certification would be a benefit.

Skills, Knowledge Abilities:

Desired Skills:

• Oracle RDBMS/DBA Knowledge (/11g Required)
• Oracle RAC /11g
• Oracle GRID (OEM)
• RMAN backup
• Scripting ( Python, Perl, Shell)
• Infrastructure Software (Installation/Configuration/Administration)
• Oracle Weblogic Server administration
• Oracle Application Server (Forms and Reports)

OS:

• Linux
• Solaris
• Windows

Soft skills:

• Team skills
• Documentation Skills
• Change Management Process/Experience

Nice to Have Skills:

• NetApp Storage
• Oracle Service Bus
• Oracle SOA/BPEL
• Oracle Fusion
• Oracle Identity Suite
• Oracle BI Publisher
• Oracle Data Integrator
• Active Data Guard
• Oracle Connection Manager
• Training can be provided for Oracle middleware components
• ITIL (optional)

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