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At Coast Capital, we’re not dreaming about a better future, we’re building one.

As a member-owned cooperative, we’re helping our members with their real goals and real challenges so they can live the real life they want. It’s what we’ve been doing for over 80 years, and it’s why today we stand almost 600,000 members strong. Plus, we invest 10% of our budgeted profits back into our community – almost $90 million since 2000 alone – because when our members do well, we believe our communities should do well too.   

Database Administrator

Apr 22, 2024

Location: Help Headquarters 

Job Type: Full Time 

myWork Options: Hybrid or Remote

Background Screening Requirement: 

  • Enhanced Criminal Record Check (every 5 years)
  • Credit Check (every 5 years)
  • Identity Verification 
  • Education Verification
  • Employment Verification
  • References

 

What’s the job?

 

Are you looking to apply your expertise to drive the growth for one of the Canada’s best managed and BC’s top employer companies? Then you are in the right place. The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the overall management and maintenance of information databases used to operate the infrastructure and technology platform. The DBA will collaborate with technical and business user groups to ensure that databases are performing optimally, and service level agreements set by the enterprise are adhered to.

 

What you’ll get to do:

 

  • Collaborate with development, architecture, and infrastructure teams to design data management and governance protocols, manage the information lifecycle, design infrastructure and data integration controls.
  • Understands business strategy and cascades business intelligence needs to the database level.
  • Plan, design, configure, implement, and administer all databases for the respective parties involved.
  • Develop and maintain complex models and logical database designs.
  • Identify and resolve all issues related to database systems to ensure that systems are online and without service interruption.
  • Build and manage the database disaster recovery and backup plan.
  • Develop new and enhance existing database standards, processes, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Analyze and report the performance of database operations against the key database performance metrics.
  • Meet performance standards in accordance with service level agreements set by the company.

 

Who are we looking for?

 

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Database Administration.
  • University degree, diploma or certificate in IT or a related field.
  • Proficient with relational and non-relational databases and in-depth knowledge of database coding for various platforms (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Mongo DB).
  • Experience in designing and implementing database structures and automating DBA tasks.
  • Experience with data modeling and schema design.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and prioritization skills.
  • Strong attention to detail with an ability to anticipate risks and mitigate it.
  • Adept at managing multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
  • Advanced communication skills: ability to facilitate discussions and communicate technical concepts and recommendations to non-technical staff.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone – including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you’re excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital.

 

At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.

 

We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our candidates with different abilities. If you require any accommodations, please contact accessibility@coastcapitalsavings.com or call 778-391-5836. We will work with you to meet your needs.  

Why join Coast Capital Savings?

  • Purpose is our North Star. We look at everything through our purpose. It informs the advice we provide our members, the experiences and products we create, and the programs we build to support our employees and communities.
  • Committed to inclusion and engagement. We have an ongoing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and routinely track how we’re doing, and what we need to do to keep improving. We foster a culture where everyone can feel safe to be who they really are and thrive.
  • A career that grows with you. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Many employees have spent decades, and sometimes their entire careers, with Coast Capital and have progressed from the frontlines to senior leadership.
  • Work where you’re most effective. In 2020 the world changed, and that includes how we work. In response to COVID-19 we launched myWork, which gives employees flexibility in where they work based on the nature of their role.
  • Benefits that flex to the needs of you and your family.  We offer comprehensive, customizable benefits for you and your family, so you can choose what fits best for you and your lifestyle.
  • Retirement options. We also take care of our employees once they retire. That’s why we offer the choice of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan or RSP’s.
  • Mortgage and auto financing benefits. Employees save thousands on their mortgages and auto loans with best-in-category benefits.
  • Real Recognition. We recognize excellence throughout the year, through an online community that lets employees give kudos and thanks throughout the year.  We’re human, which means we like to have fun with events, celebrations, and recognition throughout the year.
  • An award winning culture. We’re a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and are regularly recognized by Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the BC Top Employers Awards.
  • We reinvest 10% back into the community. When we do well, our communities do well. That’s why since 2000 we’ve invested over $90 million into our member’s communities. 
  • Double your impact. Through our employee volunteer program, Coast Capital donates $10 for every hour you volunteer to a Canadian charity or non-profit of your choice.

D&I at Coast

At Coast Capital, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re not all the same and we like it that way. We don’t just accept differences - we celebrate, support, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our members, and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
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