BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

Team
The Information Systems Branch provides leadership and support for information management and technology services across the Justice and Public Safety Sector. It delivers a range of services, including client support, IT security, operations, and strategic initiatives, to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with business needs.

Role
The Database Administrator is responsible for keeping databases secure, stable, and running efficiently. This includes managing daily tasks like performance monitoring, backups, and updates, as well as supporting applications and systems. The role also involves working with both technical and non-technical teams to help deliver and maintain services that meet client needs.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Degree or Diploma in computer science, computer engineering or a related discipline AND a minimum of 3 years of recent, related experience;* OR
• Equivalent education and training; and a minimum of 5 years of recent, related experience*

Experience *Recent, related experience must include:

• Providing database management and advisory services (e.g. related to database application design, packaging, delivery and migration) in a large, complex IT environment
• Performing day-to-day Oracle** database operations including: enforcing and implementing security best practices, monitoring performance, provisioning  database resources, performing backups and planning/implementing patches and upgrades (e.g. using **Oracle Backup and Recovery procedures; and RMAN and Datapump methodologies)
• Performing **Oracle database performance troubleshooting and tuning
• Developing UNIX/Linux shell scripts for DBA tasks

Preference statement(s)

• Experience with other database technologies, such as SQL Server and Postgres

Provisos /Willingness statement(s)

• Must be willing and able to work outside traditional business hours and provide on call support
• Must be able to successfully complete enhanced security screening checks as required by ISB

For questions regarding this position, please contact Zafar.Iqbal@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements..).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.