Fundserv has been the indispensable hub for the Canadian investment industry for over 30 years, connecting manufacturers, distributors, intermediaries, and service providers to build solutions that simplify business interactions and promote innovation in the industry. We do this by focusing on our corporate values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity, and Respect.
We are looking for a recent graduate or early-career professional to join the team as a Junior Database Administrator. In this role, you’ll support Fundserv’s Oracle database environments while developing your technical skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and participation in operational and project activities. Success in the role requires initiative, a solid work ethic, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
In this role, you will…
- Assist with the administration, monitoring, and support of Oracle database environments under the guidance of senior team members
- Support Oracle backup, recovery, availability, and routine maintenance activities
- Assist with database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management activities
- Monitor Oracle database performance, space management, and optimization activities under guidance
- Support database changes and deployments across development, UAT, and production environments.
- Author basic SQL, PL/SQL, and automation scripts to improve operational efficiency
- Participate in projects, working closely with agile development teams and other internal teams to support Oracle database requirements, troubleshooting, and tuning.
- Accurately document database standards, procedures, and operational practices
- Participate in a rotational 24/7 on-call support schedule
Why you are the person we’re looking for…
You’ve demonstrated the ability to do the following, gained through education and/or experience:
- A strong interest in Oracle database administration, including automation, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and database operations.
- Academic or practical exposure to Oracle database technologies, including:
- Oracle Database (19c and later releases)
- Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN), and monitoring/recovery tools
- High-availability and disaster recovery technologies (e.g. Data Guard) and Multi-tenant architecture
- Oracle Exadata and cloud database platforms
- TOAD and other database administration, development, and query tools
- Show initiative, take ownership of tasks, and are eager to learn and grow into greater responsibility over time
- Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Target total compensation including bonus: $74,750 - $86,250
(starting base salary of $65,000 - $75,000)
AI Statement
- Fundserv leverages the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support our recruitment process through assistance with initial resume screening. However, AI is not used to make final assessment, selection or hiring decisions, and the hiring team maintains oversight over the end-to-end recruitment process.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Fundserv's total compensation package includes a competitive performance pay program, employer-paid group benefits, an RRSP matching program, and more.
We recognize that there are different paths to gaining skills, so if you have diverse experience which doesn’t match the criteria exactly but you think you would be great in this role, we invite you to apply!
Why Work Here
Our Benefits and Perks
We’ve consistently been recognized as a GTA Top Employer and a Canada Top Small & Medium Employer. Below are some of the reasons why:
- Employer-paid premiums for group health plan, including a Healthcare Spending Account
- Up to $2,000 per year for mental health practitioners and corporate-wide mental health days per year
- Wellness benefit for gym memberships, workout equipment, meditation and wellness apps, and more!
- RRSP matching program
- $500 one-time stipend for home office equipment and monthly home-internet subsidy
- Access to tools like LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight and additional training opportunities
- EI top-up programs for maternity and parental leave, family medical, and family caregiver leave
- Ability to work out of province for 20 days after 2 years of employment
Our Hybrid Work Policy
We recognize the importance of flexibility and work-life balance, and as such our hybrid model is purpose-led – we come in for a reason, not to fill a quota.
