Senior Administrator, Database

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada .

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: November 24, 2026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reposting to the Supervisor, Business Intelligence, the Senior Administrator, Database, will provide hands-on leadership and technical expertise in the support, maintenance and modernization of Microsoft SQL Server environments across a large enterprise portfolio. You will independently resolve complex production issues and drive improvements in database performance, availability, disaster recovery, security, upgrades and migrations.

To be successful, we are looking for a collaborative, accountable professional with strong technical judgment, clear communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize under pressure. This permanent position includes out-of-hours on-call support; you will be expected to become operationally effective and participate independently in the rotation after a short ramp-up period.

Join us in either the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia or the vibrant city of Calgary, Alberta. Whether you're drawn to outdoor adventure and mountain living or the energy and amenities of a thriving city, both locations offer a unique lifestyle. With a compressed workweek and alternating Fridays off, you'll have more time to enjoy everything your community has to offer.

Benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account
  
  

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Provide senior-level administration and troubleshooting for business-critical SQL Server environments, taking ownership of complex production issues through resolution
• Monitor and optimize database performance, capacity, availability and reliability; administer high availability, replication, backup and disaster recovery, including Always On Availability Groups, clustering and Commvault
• Lead SQL Server installations, patching, upgrades, migrations, consolidation and platform modernization initiatives
• Maintain SQL Server security, address vulnerabilities, manage compliance needs and provide technical support and evidence for internal and external audits
• Develop automation, operational standards, documentation and repeatable processes to improve efficiency, resilience and service reliability
• Work closely with application, infrastructure, security and business teams, explaining technical risks, impacts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Mentor colleagues, share critical knowledge, promote continuous improvement and contribute independently to the out-of-hours DBA on-call rotation
  
  

Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience, including senior-level accountability in complex, business-critical enterprise environments
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server architecture, administration, performance tuning and troubleshooting across multiple versions
• Significant experience with Always On Availability Groups, Windows Server Failover Clustering, replication, backup/recovery and disaster recovery
• Experience with SQL Server installation, patching, upgrades, migrations and consolidation, plus strong T-SQL and PowerShell scripting and automation skills
• Strong understanding of SQL Server security, access control, permissions and audit requirements, with experience using enterprise monitoring/backup tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds and Commvault
• Experience with ITIL-aligned incident and change management; familiarity with an enterprise IT service management platform is preferred
• Demonstrated technical leadership, independent judgment and effective communication, prioritization and escalation during critical incidents and on-call support
• Assets include Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance (including on-premises/cloud migrations), VMware or other enterprise virtualization platforms, and DevOps, source control or CI/CD experience
• Additional assets include SQL Server modernization/lifecycle management experience and relevant Microsoft SQL Server or Azure certifications
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent 
  
  

Salary: $96,000 - $113,000 CAD/year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here .

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.