At Canadian Blood Services, we are seeking an Analyst - Systems III to provide advanced technical leadership and operational support for our enterprise database and operating systems. You will be instrumental in ensuring the architecture, performance, high availability, and reliability of our database infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments, directly supporting our vital national operations.
What You'll Do
- Install, configure, patch, and upgrade enterprise database platforms while designing and implementing database architectures across on-premise and Azure environments.
- Lead database migrations, version upgrades, and cross-platform transitions, including clustering, replication, and high-availability configurations.
- Troubleshoot complex database and infrastructure issues.
- Monitor and tune database performance at the system and query levels, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
- Optimize database integration with development teams.
- Automate routine database administration tasks and deployments to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
- Design and maintain backup, failover, and disaster recovery solutions, including strategy development, testing, and ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Implement and maintain security controls, including encryption and access management, while ensuring alignment with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor team members, contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives, produce technical documentation and reports.
- Support a 24×7 operational environment including on-call rotation.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of enterprise database administration experience.
- At least 3 years supporting Azure-based database services.
- Demonstrated expertise in high-availability architectures, migrations, and disaster recovery planning.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard, including performance tuning, high-availability configurations, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Skilled in SQL Server Always On, clustering, replication, and performance optimization, with experience supporting enterprise-level deployments.
- Experience administering PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL Database, and Managed Instances, with knowledge of performance tuning, query optimization, and cloud database best practices.
- Proficient in automation, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and business audiences.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Solid understanding of ITIL and project management best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Technical Stack
- Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard
- SQL Server Always On
- PostgreSQL, MySQL
- Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instances
- Azure
Team & Environment
You will be a key member of the IT Infrastructure Operations and Delivery team, reporting to the Manager, Data Centre Services.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $89,894 - $108,493
- 4 weeks' vacation
- Annual performance award up to 8%
- Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Ottawa.
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
