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We are driven by our common values of respect, discipline, relationships, culture, excellence, and fairness. We cultivate and value our partnerships that help us to achieve our shared vision of healthy, self-determining and vibrant BC First Nation Children, Families andCommunities.

Wish to have more than just a job? Consider joining the FNHA.

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is dedicated to transforming health services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC.

The FNHA and its employees are committed to a proactive and holistic approach to health and wellness for our communities and our staff. Our services are sustainable and honour and integrate the customs and traditions of BC First Nations.

CORPORATE SYSTEMS DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR VANCOUVER – PERMANENT, FULL TIME

As a Corporate Systems Database Administrator you will support enterprise systems using SQL Server and Windows Server platforms and provide technical expertise and leadership supporting production and development databases. You will also document database deployment and maintenance procedures, develop performance monitoring strategies and oversee performance tuning, security, and daily maintenance of enterprise data infrastructure

This position reports to the Director of Business & Integration Services.

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FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY

WORK WITH US

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce and specifically to increasing the number of First Nations and Aboriginal employees within our organization. We ask that all First Nations and Aboriginal applicants self-identify by indicating that you are First Nation or Aboriginal in the subject line of the email that accompanies your application package. Please note that preference may be given to qualified First Nations and Aboriginal applicants in our hiring processes.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 pm February 7 2014

Please email or fax your Cover Letter & Resume as 2 separate documents named in

the following format Last Name, First Name – Cover Letter

Last Name, First Name - Resume to

Email: careers@fnha.ca Confidential Fax: (604) 913-6135

Please include in the subject line of your email: “Corporate Systems

Database Administrator-Vancouver“ and “Self-Identified” if you are self-

identifying as First Nations or Aboriginal.

Please indicate in your cover letter where you initially became aware of

the position

TITLE: Corporate Systems Database Administrator, Innovation and Information Management Services

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and its employees are committed to a proactive holistic approach to health and wellness and are committed to the delivery of services which are sustainable and honour the customs and traditions of First Nations communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Corporate Systems Database Administrator you will support enterprise systems using SQL Server and Windows Server platforms and provide technical expertise and leadership supporting production and development databases. You will also document database deployment and maintenance procedures, develop performance monitoring strategies and oversee performance tuning, security, and daily maintenance of enterprise data infrastructure.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Director of Business & Integration Services.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server 2008/2012 databases• Design, document, and implement active/passive and active/active database server clusters• Implement, configure and troubleshoot database replication• Design, document, and implement transactional replication strategies• Proactively monitor and adjust database parameters and support structures.• Write SQL scripts to fulfill data management requirements• Diagnose and fix slow running queries• Diagnose and correct database failure conditions• Ensure database performance via proper DB design and system tuning• Develop resiliency plan against infrastructure failures• Create alerts to monitor “health” of the database• Develop data models and maintain database schemas• Maintain database design documentation and metadata• Optimize SQL statements• Manage and optimize daily/weekly backups• Run maintenance jobs and update scripts as required• Import/Export clients’ databases• Develop and implement SQL standards and policies• Develop database utilities to help the development/problem management process• Participate in Incident, Problem and Change Management• Participate in Product and Project Life Cycle activities• Participate in Enterprise Architecture development, deployment and maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a Diploma or Degree from a recognized College or University program in

Computing Science, Computer Engineering, or related Information Technology field • Appropriate certifications and other professional development / continuing education relevant to the role

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant, significant and recent experience with increasing responsibility in database administration (usually acquired over a period of five (5) years)

• Experience working with Microsoft SQL including server configuration, installation, T-SQL script writing, stored procedures, backup and recovery strategies, clustered configurations, disaster recovery planning, database re-build / de-fragment techniques, application tuning, and server side tuning

• Experience working on large, enterprise transformational projects as well as in an operational / sustainment capacity

• Relevant and recent experience with increasing responsibility in PeopleSoft Systems Administration

• Developer experience (usually acquired over a period of three (3) years) is a significant asset

KNOWLEDGE

• Expert knowledge of the MS SQL Server Suite, particularly SSMS • Understanding of High Availability and Disaster Recovery requirements and solutions • Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving urgent/critical incidents on production systems • Expertise in Transact SQL scripting language and SSIS • Knowledge of Crystal Reports, XML/BI Publisher, SQR, nVision, PS Query, Application Engine, and

Component Interfaces (experience in a subset of these tools may be taken into account) • Knowledge of Integration Broker (Gateway/Domain) setup, Application Messaging, Web Services

ABILITIES

• Ability to document DB structures, processes, designs, topologies etc. according to best practices and industry standards

• Ability to understand define business and technical requirements as they relate to information security, privacy and business drivers

• Ability to conduct analysis and research with a strong business acumen • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, including making presentations • Ability to work in a team alongside business analysts, business users/superusers and/or infrastructure

specialists • Ability to work independently • Ability to manage and prioritize work and workloads effectively in an environment of multiple competing

projects/initiatives • Ability to provide a customer service orientation while dealing with multiple stakeholders • Ability to manage databases / clusters across multiple applications.

SUITABILITIES

• Sensitivity to and understanding of key issues and opportunities for BC First Nations health and wellness • Strong judgement • Initiative and innovative thinking

• Comfortable with working in a rapidly changing, technically complex environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work location will be primarily downtown Vancouver, with occasional work/meetings in West Vancouver

• The work also may require planned and minimal travel in the province of BC to First Nations communities