Database Administrator

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Our Client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support the Ontario Science Centre's database infrastructure, enterprise applications, financial systems, and cloud migration initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP), Salesforce CRM, and migrating on-premises databases to Microsoft Azure.

This role involves maintaining critical business systems, optimizing database performance, supporting financial applications, and collaborating with IT and business teams to ensure reliable and secure operations.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure cloud environments.
Manage database installation, configuration, performance tuning, capacity planning, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting.
Plan and execute migrations of on-premises databases and workloads to Microsoft Azure.
Validate target virtual machine sizing, storage capacity, and disk configurations.
Configure migration projects, replication prerequisites, and Azure networking and security settings.
Establish backup, monitoring, and Microsoft Defender security baselines for migrated workloads.
Manage and support Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP), collaborating with finance teams on daily operations and system-related issues.
Support Salesforce CRM administration, integrations, and data management activities.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Report Builder.
Support enterprise applications, including ticketing systems such as Shopify and Siriusware, and related SaaS platforms.
Maintain and support Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Power Apps/Power Platform.
Support application development and maintenance using .NET MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, Team Foundation Server (TFS), and SharePoint.
Troubleshoot and maintain public-facing websites built on Microsoft technologies and CMS platforms such as Umbraco.
Support third-party API integrations with Microsoft-based applications and enterprise systems.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues, maintain system availability, and support business operations.

Required Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases in on-premises and Azure cloud environments.
Senior-level practical expertise in database administration, performance optimization, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting.
Extensive experience supporting and administering Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP), particularly in financial environments.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and finance system concepts.
Hands-on Salesforce CRM administration and support experience.
Proven experience migrating on-premises databases to Microsoft Azure.
Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Report Builder.
Familiarity with Microsoft cloud technologies, including SharePoint Online, MS Teams, and Power Platform.
Experience supporting enterprise applications and integrations within a Microsoft technology environment.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within the Ontario public sector or similar enterprise environments.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
Microsoft SQL Server certifications.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700).
Salesforce Certified Administrator.
Microsoft Dynamics GP / Dynamics 365 Finance experience.
Experience with .NET MVC, SharePoint development, Umbraco CMS, and API integrations.
Experience with enterprise ticketing platforms, including Shopify and Siriusware.

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Responsibilities

Administer, secure, optimize, and migrate SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure environments, including planning capacity, backups, recovery, monitoring, and performance. Support financial and enterprise applications - including Dynamics GP, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, reporting tools, websites, and integrations - in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires senior-level hands-on SQL Server administration experience, including Azure migrations, performance optimization, backup and recovery, and troubleshooting. Candidates should also have extensive Dynamics GP experience, Salesforce administration experience, SSRS and SQL Report Builder knowledge, and familiarity with Microsoft cloud technologies and enterprise application integrations.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Azure Database Migration
Database Performance Optimization
Database Backup and Recovery
Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
Salesforce CRM Administration
SSRS and SQL Report Builder
Microsoft 365
SharePoint Online
Power Platform
.NET MVC
Umbraco CMS
API Integrations
Troubleshooting
Stakeholder Management

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Keywords

Microsoft SQL Server
Azure
Azure Database Migration
Database Administration
Performance Tuning
Capacity Planning
Backup and Recovery
Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
Dynamics 365 Business Central
Salesforce CRM
SSRS
SQL Report Builder
SharePoint Online
Microsoft Teams
Power Apps
Power Platform
.NET MVC
Team Foundation Server
Umbraco CMS
API Integrations
Microsoft Defender
Azure Networking
Cloud Security
Shopify
Siriusware
Azure Database Administrator Associate
Azure Administrator Associate
Fabric Data Engineer Associate
Salesforce Certified Administrator

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