New Posting - YVR

The Vancouver Airport Authority has a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Senior Technical Analyst in the

Information Technology Department. Reporting to the Director, Technology Services, the successful candidate must have a very strong technical skill set, with 5+ years of experience providing database administration services in complex, high activity, UNIX and Windows based business environments. He or she must exhibit a thorough understanding Oracle and Microsoft database architecture and administration. Experience with service delivery policies and procedures, and knowledge and adherence to best practice service guidelines are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and executing assigned responsibilities both independently and under direction of management
• Providing database performance monitoring using provided monitoring tools
• Documenting and implementing Oracle and MS SQL best practices
• Documenting operational steps and practices necessary to perform the assigned administrative duties
• Developing scripts to automate and monitor routine tasks
• Providing application support for Maximo and Oracle E-business Suite
• RMAN backup and restoration
• Evaluating products and upgrades for appropriateness, and overseeing and implementing system upgrade strategies
• Deploying new business applications and application updates 
• Providing technical leadership to appropriate personnel on highly complex system administration activities
• Providing technical solutions and escalated support for non-routine, highly complex technical issues

Key qualifications include:

 

• 7 years relevant IT experience
• Demonstrated experience with the following
• Oracle and MS SQL databases
• Oracle RAC administration
• Maximo application
• Oracle EBS application
• Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Proven ability to identify and resolve performance issues
• Strong time management skills and the ability to complete activities within time constraints are crucial
• Strong team orientation and consistently contribute to realization of team goals and customer satisfaction
• Excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, proven by on-time, on-budget delivery of small-to-medium scale projects
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on-call, supporting 24x7 environment
• Experience with the following preferred
• Unix (V6) – Basic Knowledge
• Understanding of incident, change, and problem management processes (ITIL certification is a plus)
• BSc in Computer Science or equivilent

This position is open to Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from everyone, including women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

August 26, 2013

To apply:

Visit http://www.yvr.ca> Careers > Current Opportunities