Database administrator jobs in Vaughan, ON and nearby

Database administrator jobs within 25 km of Vaughan, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 2, 2026

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Open jobs: 58
Employers: 48

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $79,200Across 10 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 38%22 listings
On-site: 62%36 listings

Employers hiring include Scotiabank (4), Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company (3), Bevertec (2).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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SQL Database Administrator
CloudVital
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Configure and maintain database servers and processes
Added 18 days ago
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DBA
Virtusa
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, optimize, and modernize our production databases. The ideal candidate will be a go-to expert for…
Added 25 days ago
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Oracle / PostgreSQL Database Administrator
TD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Added 25 days ago
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Oracle Database Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
Toronto, ON
- $100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Added 26 days ago
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Oracle Database Administrator
Tekgence Inc
Toronto, ON
- Contract
…AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have strong Oracle database administration skills along with hands-on experience with AWS RDS, Amazon Redshift, Python, and AWS…
Added 27 days ago
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Database Administrator
Iris Software Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Added 27 days ago
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Database Administrator
Robert Half
Toronto, ON
- $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client is seeking a Database Administrator to join their technology team and play a key role in maintaining and evolving a growing data ecosystem.
Added 27 days ago
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Database Administrator
LCBO
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Are you an experienced Database Administrator looking to join a collaborative and supportive team that strives for operational excellence? Reporting to the Senior Manager, Infrastructure,…
Added 1 month ago
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Database Administrator
Experis
Toronto, ON
- $95,000 to $108,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Cloud Database Administrator (Azure SQL & Migration)
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Senior Database Administrator (Oracle, SQL Server, AWS RDS & Automation)
BMO
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our NACB Database Deployment and Support Team. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, security,…
Added 1 month ago
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Database Administrator
Summerhill Market
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Added 1 month ago
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MS SQL Database Administrator - Expert
Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company
Toronto, ON
- $65 to $75 CAD / hour
- Contract
Added 1 month ago
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Cloud Database Administrator - 12-Month Contract
FNZ Group
Toronto, ON
- $79,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…Postgres databases. You will be responsible for the delivery of database support services to FNZ platforms hosted in public cloud environments (Azure and AWS), through Infrastructure as…
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Cloud Database Administrator - 12-Month Contract
FNZ
Toronto, ON
- $79,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…Postgres databases. You will be responsible for the delivery of database support services to FNZ platforms hosted in public cloud environments (Azure and AWS), through Infrastructure as…
Added 1 month ago
Junior Database Administrator
Fundserv
Toronto, ON
We are looking for a recent graduate or early-career professional to join the team as a Junior Database Administrator. In this
Added 1 month ago
Data Administrator
Aecon
Toronto, ON
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Senior Database Administrator-FT-Downsview
Serco
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Provide technical direction for database design, maintenance, and administration. Evaluate and recommend available DBMS products after matching user requirements with system capabilities.…
Added 1 month ago
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Live Supply Chain Data Administrator
Maple Lodge Farms Ltd
Brampton, ON
- $47,000 to $57,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Added 1 month ago
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Platform Support Database Administrator III
Guidewire Software
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
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Junior Database Administrator
Pala Interactive
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
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Senior DBA
J&M Group
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
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Cloud Database Administrator
Element Fleet Management
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We’re looking for a collaborative and technically strong professional to join our team as Cloud Database Administrator (AWS RDS, MS SQL,
Added 1 month ago
Senior Database Administrator MSSQL
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
Scotiabank’s Global Technology and Enterprise Platform (GTEP) Database operations (MSSQL) team takes care of end-to-end support for Microsoft data platform products across the globe where…
Added 2 months ago
Senior Database Administrator
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
Implementing PostgreSQL database clusters with replication
Added 3 months ago
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DBA - Pipeline
Adastra Corporation
Markham, ON
- Full-time
Adastra is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, optimize, and support enterprise database environments across development, staging, and production systems. The successful…

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Database Administrator

Toronto, ON, Canada
Scarborough, ON, Canada

$95,000 to $108,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $95,000 to $108,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

Cloud Database Administrator (Azure SQL & Migration)

Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 2 Days/Week Onsite in Scarborough)

Full-Time Permanent

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Cloud Database Administrator to join a high-performing Data Platform Services team responsible for enterprise database modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.

Working within Eddie's Database Build Team, you will play a key role in migrating critical SQL Server workloads from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure while helping advance cloud adoption, automation, and Infrastructure as Code practices across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior database professional who combines deep SQL Server DBA expertise with modern Azure cloud platform experience and enjoys solving complex migration and automation challenges at enterprise scale.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the migration of on-premises SQL Server databases and applications to Microsoft Azure.
Design, deploy, administer, and optimize Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance environments.
Build and maintain scalable database platforms using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks.
Develop scripting and automation solutions to reduce manual administration and improve operational efficiency.
Support database performance tuning, monitoring, capacity planning, backup/recovery, and high availability initiatives.
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and engineering teams to deliver secure and reliable database solutions.
Contribute to cloud modernization initiatives and help elevate cloud capabilities throughout the database team.
Participate in migration planning, architecture discussions, and implementation activities.
Support production environments while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Required Experience & Skills

Azure & Cloud Technologies

Hands-on experience with:
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Azure cloud database administration
Azure migration projects
Cloud platform modernization initiatives

SQL Server DBA Expertise

Strong Microsoft SQL Server administration experience
Database performance tuning and optimization
Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
High availability solutions
Migration planning and execution
Strong T-SQL, scripting, and automation skills

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Configuration as Code (CaC)
Automated cloud provisioning and deployment
Code-driven infrastructure management
CDK, Bicep, Terraform, or similar technologies
PowerShell, Python, or other automation scripting experience

Ideal Background

We're interested in candidates who can bridge the gap between traditional database administration and modern cloud platforms.

You will likely have:

5+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
Experience migrating enterprise workloads from on-premises environments to Azure
Strong Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance expertise
Proven success implementing automation and Infrastructure as Code practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with any of the following would be considered an asset:

AWS RDS
Amazon Redshift
Microsoft Fabric
Azure AI Services
AI-assisted database monitoring and optimization
AWS SageMaker
Multi-cloud database environments
PostgreSQL, Oracle, or other enterprise database platforms

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

Join a team of 20+ database professionals supporting enterprise-scale platforms.
Play a critical role in a major Azure migration and modernization program.
Work with both cloud and on-premises technologies.
Help shape automation and Infrastructure as Code standards across the organization.
Exposure to emerging AI and modern data platform technologies.

Location & Work Model

Hybrid work arrangement
2 days per week onsite in Scarborough, ON
Remaining days remote

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Responsibilities

Lead migrations of on-premises SQL Server databases and applications to Azure, and design, administer, and optimize Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance environments. Automate and maintain scalable database platforms while supporting performance, reliability, security, and continuous improvement across production environments.

Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of SQL Server DBA experience, strong expertise in Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance, and experience migrating enterprise workloads to Azure. The role also requires database administration and optimization skills, scripting and automation experience, and familiarity with Infrastructure as Code; a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is sought.

Skills

Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Database Migration
Database Performance Tuning
Backup And Recovery
Disaster Recovery
High Availability
T-SQL
Infrastructure As Code
Configuration As Code
PowerShell
Python
Automation
Cloud Database Administration
Capacity Planning

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Keywords

Azure
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server DBA
Database Migration
Cloud Modernization
Infrastructure As Code
Configuration As Code
Terraform
Bicep
CDK
PowerShell
Python
T-SQL
Database Performance Tuning
Backup And Recovery
Disaster Recovery
High Availability
Capacity Planning
Cloud Provisioning
Automation
AWS RDS
Amazon Redshift
Microsoft Fabric
Azure AI Services
AWS SageMaker
PostgreSQL
Oracle
Multi-Cloud

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