IT & data jobs in Canada

Explore it & data jobs in Canada. Choose a role or place to find work that fits.

Counted Oct 26, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,959
Employers: 1,835

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $96,318Across 353 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $48.90Across 263 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $122,129Across 57 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $45.33Across 15 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 4%178 listings
Hybrid: 38%1,507 listings
On-site: 57%2,261 listings

Not specified: <1% (13 listings)

Employers hiring include TD (69), J&M Group (45), S M Software Solutions Inc (45).

Sources & calculation notes

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.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

IT & data jobs in Canada

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Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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Synoptek

DBA III(SQL Server / Azure) – NA

St. John's, NL, Canada
Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

At Synoptek, we think globally and act locally. As the world's first Managed Experience Provider (MxP™), Synoptek provides world-class strategic IT leadership and hyper-efficient IT operational support, enabling our global client base to grow and transform their businesses. We are excited to have experienced continuous growth and, in keeping with that momentum, we are seeking to add talent to our team. When you partner with Synoptek, you engage with an ever-growing, ever-evolving IT organization that provides a high-caliber team, drives growth, and delivers clarity. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of this journey!!

The Database Administrator III (DBA III) is responsible for managing the performance, integrity, security, architecture, optimization, and high-availability design of organizational and client database environments, while ensuring operational continuity, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting enterprise database infrastructure.

Mandatory Skills

SQL Server,Azure SQL Database,Azure SQL Managed Instance,T-SQL,HADR,Performance Tuning,Backup and Recovery,Database Security,Replication,Troubleshooting,Monitoring,Database administration,SQL Server optimization,Database Migrations,MSSQL,T-SQL,AOAG,Cloud,VLDB,Creating Alerts,Database automation,Communication and presentation,Managing priorities,Documentation,Organized,Lead technical discussions

Role

Administer, monitor, maintain, and support enterprise SQL Server environments across multiple clients, including on-premises, hybrid, and Azure-hosted systems. Perform installations, upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management. Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances, log shipping, and replication. Develop backup, recovery, and business continuity strategies; perform health checks, capacity planning, and proactive maintenance. Administer Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance; monitor performance, security, and resource utilization; support cloud migrations and modernization. Troubleshoot performance issues, analyze execution plans, optimize T-SQL queries, and resolve blocking, deadlocks, indexing, and resource bottlenecks. Recommend performance, stability, and operational improvements. Participate in client meetings, explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and maintain strong client relationships. Manage incidents, service requests, escalations, and competing priorities across multiple customer environments within defined SLAs. Follow change management processes and document systems, procedures, and client environments. Mentor junior and mid-level DBAs, share knowledge, improve operational standards and automation, and collaborate with Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, and Security teams. Participate in rotating 24x7 on-call coverage, critical incident response, and after-hours maintenance.

Flsa

Exempt

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

Location

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Education Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Technology or equivalent experience on a 1:1 basis. At least 7 years supporting mission-critical production systems, including complex SQL Server environments, VLDBs, and replication. Strong skills in SQL Server, HADR, T-SQL, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, Azure SQL, PowerShell, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Strong client communication, documentation, and prioritization skills.

Desirable Skills

Azure Database for PostgreSQL,MySQL,Oracle,MongoDB,PowerShell,Azure Database Administrator Associate certification,Cloud Migration,Database Automation,Consulting background

Experience

7 years to Not Specified Years

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Responsibilities

Administer and optimize enterprise SQL Server and Azure database environments, including migrations, high availability, disaster recovery, security, monitoring, and performance troubleshooting. Manage client incidents and service requests, document systems and procedures, collaborate across technical teams, mentor other DBAs, and participate in rotating on-call coverage.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in technology or equivalent experience and at least seven years supporting mission-critical production systems, including complex SQL Server environments, very large databases, and replication. Candidates should have strong SQL Server, Azure SQL, T-SQL, HADR, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, PowerShell, monitoring, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and prioritization skills.

Skills

SQL Server
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Managed Instance
T-SQL
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Performance Tuning
Backup and Recovery
Database Security
Replication
Database Troubleshooting
Database Monitoring
Database Administration
Database Migrations
PowerShell
Database Automation
Client Communication

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Keywords

SQL Server
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Managed Instance
T-SQL
HADR
Always On Availability Groups
Failover Cluster Instances
Log Shipping
Replication
Performance Tuning
Execution Plans
Indexing
Backup and Recovery
Database Security
PowerShell
Database Monitoring
Database Automation
Database Migrations
Cloud Migration
Very Large Databases
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
MySQL
Oracle
MongoDB
Azure Database Administrator Associate
Change Management
Capacity Planning
Incident Management
Service-Level Agreements
Disaster Recovery

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