Senior Database
Position Title: Administrator Classification: IS30
Department/Account: HIBC Services Job Code: 90000668
Information Systems Officer
Work Unit: IMIT Operation Services Job Title: N30- w40
Director, IMIT Operation
Manager Title: Services Last Updated: Sep 2025
ACCOUNT OVERVIEW
As a part of the consortium team which consists of PBC Solutions, Advanced Solutions provides IMIT
services to support the Ministry of Health’s Health Insurance BC (HIBC) Services. Together, we are
committed to the vision: “We empower British Columbians to achieve optimal health and wellness through
effective, innovative and inclusive health benefits services.”
All members of the team are required to deliver to the shared vision, guiding principles and intended
behaviors. The Shared Vision guides the work we do and our Guiding Principles of honesty, integrity,
reciprocity, autonomy, loyalty and equity, and our Intended Behaviors inform our relationships and sets the
tone for how we work together.
DESCRIPTION
The Senior Data Base Administrator (Application Middleware and DBA) is responsible for the design,
development implementation and support of our open system database platforms ensuring the business
needs of our clients are met. The Senior DBA provides senior technical leadership and guidance to team
members as well as tactical support for all database platforms that include Oracle, Sequel and supporting
Middleware. The role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, security and performance of databases as
well as providing strategic guidance on the implementation of the corporate data warehouse and
corresponding data feeds.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/DELIVERABLES
• Ensures acceptable Oracle and Sequel database availability and response time by leading problem
diagnosis and resolution in a high availability multi-datacentre environment.
• Provides technical leadership and support to peers, leaders, and project teams.
• Research emerging database technologies and trends to understand the future direction of
database technology.
• Configure and install business-critical databases based on business requirements gathered from
application development teams and business users.
• Ensures compliance with audit, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide DBA support for complex software installation and maintenance, including major upgrades
• Proficient in evaluating and recommending software and hardware solutions, gathering opinions,
and reaching consensus from a wide audience of stakeholders.
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• Understanding of and commitment to protecting the integrity, security, and privacy of the firm's
critical business data.
• Support data replication, backup, and availability solutions.
• Review scripts submitted by the Development team to ensure that all standards are met.
• Provides after-hours and weekend support and participates in on-call rotation (24X7). Share
knowledge by effectively documenting work.
• Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and taking responsibility for seeing those
issues through resolution.
• Resolve database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication, and other distributed
data issues.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Type of Report # Type of Report #
Indirect reports (supervises through
0 0
Direct (directly supervises assigned staff) subordinate supervisors)
PROJECT/TEAM LEAD OR TRAINING RESPONSIBILITY
Role Y/N Role Y/N
Y Y
Supervises students or volunteers Provides formal training to other staff
Assigns, monitors, and examines work of
Y Y
Leads project teams staff
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
May provide cost estimates for project budget plans.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Education and Experience
• Degree or diploma from an accredited college or university in Technology or Computer Science with
7 plus years’ experience in a systems administration environment; with structured training in DB2
Database Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in zOS Mainframe.
• Experience in providing advice and recommendations on the Mainframe direction of the Ministries.
• Oracle Database Administration (OCP) and Application Administration is an asset.
• Experience leading technical teams.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrated program development and application of evaluation methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in developing effective deployment plans and executing delivery.
• Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience with the management of DB2 applications and database.
• Basic network architecture knowledge.
• Basic understanding of system design, planning, and implementation.
• Experience with ITIL methodology.
• Understand Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence.
• Knowledge and understanding of ITIL process set and concepts is an asset.
• Knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as user stories, definition of done, automated
testing, backlog refinement).
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• Knowledge of Agile frameworks and methods (i.e., Scrum, Kanban, XP), and understanding of
software development life cycle models as well as traditional project management principles and
practices.
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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
All Advanced Solutions employees are required to display the following competencies:
• Customer Focus • Building Effective Teams
• Integrity and Trust • Priority Setting
• Ethics and Values • Decision Quality
• Motivating Others • Business Acumen
• Drive for Results • Organizing
DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE
Director,
Managed Enterprise Platform
Services
Team Lead, Database &
Middleware Legacy
Systems
IS32
Senior Database
Administrator
IS30
WHAT WE OFFER
All Advanced Solutions employees are required to display the following competencies:
Salary Package
• Employment Type: Full Time, Regular
• Union/Non-Union: Union - BCGEU
• Salary Grid Level: Level 30, Schedule 2
• Annual Salary: $118,295.06 - $135,264.21 (Based on a 40 hour work week)
• Office Location: Victoria, BC - Hybrid
Benefit Package
• 15 Vacation days, with entitlement increases with service
• Maternity, Parental and Pre-Adoption Leave with option for top up
• Employee Assisted Program including paid counselling services for you and your family
• Paid sick leave for when life happens
• Extended health and dental
• Public Service Pension plan, matched by Advanced Solutions
• Excellent Rewards and Recognition Program
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Advanced Solutions promotes a diverse, equitable work environment and welcomes employment applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Positions are open to all applicants eligible to work in Canada.
Please ensure your application clearly identifies how you meet each of the stated qualifications, with particular emphasis on the education, training, and experience requirements. Please let us know how you heard about us (i.e. Job Boards, Career Fairs). This information will be used in screening your application and determining whether you will be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please review our application procedures prior to submitting your application.
Note:
By submitting an application or resume, you are confirming that you are aware of and consent to the following conditions:
- The information provided in your application, resume and attachments is true and complete. Background checks may be conducted to verify the information you have provided. If any information in your application, resume or attachments is found to be untrue or incomplete, your application may be rejected.
- References regarding your past work performance may be obtained from your current and previous employers. Applicants who are not Advanced Solutions Employees will be contacted prior to contacting references.
- Criminal record checks are required for ALL positions
Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
