Database Administrator

Database Administrator, Burnaby, British Columbia

When you join our team as a Database Administrator, you will be supporting our Data Management strategy and central to ensuring
our database systems meet the demands of our business operations across North
America. A skilled Database Administrator (DBA) that will further our security
posture and will keep our databases, both on-premises and in Azure, updated, our
data protected and secure. Advancing key strategic business initiatives and working
with teams across the company, meeting milestones, managing data migrations,
troubleshooting issues, and keeping systems of record optimized for high
performance. You are detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make a real
impact on our database infrastructure and maturing our DBA practices.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage
    and Optimize Databases:
    Oversee the setup,
    maintenance, and tuning of our databases.
  • Boost
    Performance:
    Ensure databases run efficiently with
    effective tuning and monitoring.
  • Protect
    Our Data:
    Establish backups, disaster recovery plans,
    and high-security measures.
  • Upgrade
    and Migrate:
    Carry out database migrations, updates,
    and upgrades across all environments.
  • Automate
    Where Possible:
    Set up automated processes for routine
    tasks like monitoring and backups.
  • Documentation:
    Keep records of configurations and processes.
  • Data
    Safety Champion:
    Set up controls, encryption, and logs to
    make sure our data stays secure.
  • Efficient
    Problem Solver:
    Jump in to solve problems quickly,
    keeping any downtime to a minimum.
  • Reporting
    Expert:
    Provide insights and reports to keep
    management and clients informed.
  • Collaborative
    Teammate:
    Work closely with internal IT teams to keep
    systems running smoothly.
  • Lifelong
    Learner:
    Stay current on database tech and best
    practices, always bringing fresh ideas for improvement.

What You Offer

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related
    field.
  • 5+ years in database administration.
  • Skilled
    with both on-premises and Azure SQL Servers.
  • Experience
    with scripting languages, such as PowerShell.
  • Strong
    background in high availability, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Familiar
    with the array of tools within the Azure family, such as SQL Managed Instance.
  • Confident
    using SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS for various data tasks.
  • Solid
    understanding of security practices across hybrid environments.
  • Knowledge
    with database encryption and anonymization.
  • Automate tasks and improve efficiency.
  • Inquisitive Mind: Eager to understand the
    full scope of the business.
  • Proactive Approach: Detail-oriented and ready to jump in to
    get things done.
  • Strong Troubleshooter: Skilled at resolving issues
    efficiently.
  • Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a cooperative,
    team-driven environment.
  • Clear Communicator: Fluent in English, with strong written
    and verbal skills.
  • Highly Organized: Consistently stays on top of tasks.
  • Customer-Centric: Committed to understanding and addressing
    user needs.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor has posted the following expected salary range that the company
believes in good faith could be offered to successful candidates. The salary
offered is benchmarked to current market conditions and will also be based on
numerous factors which can include work experience, skills, credentials,
education, and other relevant factors. In addition to a competitive salary, you
will receive a competitive benefits package and be able to participate in our
Short-Term Incentive Bonus plan, with the payout amount subject to individual
and corporate performance. If you have any questions regarding our salary range
or our total compensation package, our recruitment team will be happy to advise
you on what you can expect from us.

Expected range: $90,000 – $115,000

Interfor builds value for
our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and
prosper. You’ll receive a competitive benefits package including:

  • Extended Health & Dental
    • Short Term Disability Insurance
    • Long Term Disability Insurance
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
  • RRSP Matching Plan
  • Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Participation in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.