Database administrator jobs in Mississauga, ON and nearby

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

Counted Nov 4, 2026

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Open jobs: 66
Employers: 52

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $59.36Across 11 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $76,700Across 10 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 36%24 listings
On-site: 64%42 listings

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

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Data Administrator
Aecon
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- Full-time
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Brampton, ON
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Platform Support Database Administrator III
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Mississauga, ON · Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior DBA
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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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,
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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…
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Senior Database Administrator
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
Implementing PostgreSQL database clusters with replication
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Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
– Complying with CIBC standards for change control and overall database security policies
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Database Administrator will own the health, accuracy, and performance of database
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QA Data Administrator
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- Full-time
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Senior Database Administrator
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- Full-time
CIRO is seeking a highly capable Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to support the performance, reliability, and integrity of our Finance Systems and enterprise data ecosystem. This role…
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Senior Database Administrator
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and optimization of enterprise database platforms, including Redis, PostgreSQL (on-premise and…
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Senior Database Administrator
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and optimization of enterprise database platforms, including Redis, PostgreSQL (on-premise and…
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Scotiabank

Senior Database Administrator MSSQL

Toronto, ON, M5V 2T3, Canada

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Job details

Experience: At least 5+ years of progressive technical working experience as a MSSQL Database Administrator.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 8, 2026

Original job description

Requisition ID: 249794

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Team

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 Scotiabank is present. Physical & logical database services, from deployment, project support and after go-live steady state support is the essence of what we do.

Reporting to the DBA Manager, the Database Administrator would be supporting the MS SQL Server on-premises as well as on public cloud. As a member of the database administration group, you will assist in the team effort to maximize the availability, security, and performance of the databases.

The Database Administrator is required to work hybrid (on site and work from home) as well as to be on-call for rotational after-hours support of the bank’s databases. The Database Administrator must be prepared to provide remote dial-in support, in response to routine monitoring alerts and scheduled & unscheduled maintenance tasks occurring after hours and on weekends.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

Configuration planning & deploying MSSQL servers/components on public cloud and on-premises servers.
Performance tunning, capacity planning and monitoring.
Database maintenance/housekeeping including database rebuilds/re-indexing/expansion and archiving.
Trouble-shoot MSSQL server problems and assist in the resolution of application problems.
MSSQL Server Software currency resolution including Patching/Upgrades/Migrations.
Assist in database code promotions & data fixes following internal change control process.
Disaster Recovery/High Availability (DR/HA) support with backup, recovery and failover/failback of local and remote replicated databases.
Provide DBA support to development/implementation projects as assigned, doing installations, database loading, migrations, testing, and go live support etc.
Follow Database best practices, security standards and vulnerability remediations of MSSQL servers and components.
Involve in Database related incident management, alerts, and business as usual tasks.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

Must have skills

At least 5+ years of progressive technical working experience as a MSSQL Database Administrator.
MSSQL Server 2022/2019/2017/2016 and prior versions DB Administration
Windows Servers 2022/2019/2016 and prior versions.
GCP Cloud SQL(MSSQL), GCVE, GCE and Azure MI/DBaaS/IaaS database administration.
AD, Firewall IP/Port, domain trust/authentication methods related to MSSQL/Windows database connectivity.

You possess sound practical working experience with:

MSSQL Instance/Database Installation/Configuration/Hardening
Assist developers on Stored Procedures performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Application side tuning vs. server-side tuning.
Setup HA/DR with MSSQL Always-On, Availability groups & Database Replication
Data Encryption & Masking Data at rest as well as in transit e.g. TDE, SQL Always encryption and TLS etc. configuration
Database Re-build/De-fragment techniques
Logical & Physical Backup/Recovery/Compression techniques
MSSQL Services (SSRS/SSAS/SSIS/Poly base, R Service, Power BI etc.)
Scripting and Automation with TSQL, SSIS, Power Shell, C#, VB Scripts etc.
You have good analytical, problem solving, trouble shooting and automation skills.

Education and certificationss:

Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Math, or related discipline.
Microsoft Data Platform and Azure/Google Cloud certification is desired for this role.

What's in it for you?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
Community Engagement - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs!

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The Database Administrator will manage the availability, security, and performance of MSSQL databases across on-premises and cloud environments. Responsibilities include configuration, performance tuning, maintenance, disaster recovery support, and providing rotational after-hours on-call support.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of progressive experience as an MSSQL Database Administrator with expertise in Windows Servers and cloud database platforms. A post-secondary education in Computer Science, Math, or a related discipline is required.

Skills

MSSQL Server
Database administration
Performance tuning
Capacity planning
Disaster recovery
High availability
Cloud SQL
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
TSQL
PowerShell
SSIS
SSRS
SSAS
Automation
Troubleshooting

Benefits

Bonus
Flexible vacation
Personal days
Sick days
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Inclusive culture

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

MSSQL
Database Administrator
Cloud SQL
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Windows Server
Always-On
Availability Groups
TDE
Encryption
SSIS
SSRS
SSAS
PowerShell
TSQL
Performance Tuning
Capacity Planning
Disaster Recovery
High Availability
Automation
Data Masking
Polybase
Power BI
Database Migration
Patching
Incident Management
Security Hardening
Active Directory
Database Rebuild
Re-indexing

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