Senior Administrator, Database
Role Overview
The Senior Administrator, Database provides hands-on leadership and technical expertise supporting, maintaining and modernizing Microsoft SQL Server environments across a large enterprise portfolio.
The role independently resolves complex production issues and improves database performance, availability, disaster recovery, security, upgrades and migrations.
The permanent position includes out-of-hours on-call support, with independent rotation participation expected after a short ramp-up.
The role may be based in the Elk Valley, British Columbia, or Calgary, Alberta. The schedule includes a compressed workweek and alternating Fridays off.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Role overview
The Senior Administrator, Database provides hands-on leadership and technical expertise supporting, maintaining and modernizing Microsoft SQL Server environments across a large enterprise portfolio.
The role independently resolves complex production issues and improves database performance, availability, disaster recovery, security, upgrades and migrations.
The permanent position includes out-of-hours on-call support, with independent rotation participation expected after a short ramp-up.
The role may be based in the Elk Valley, British Columbia, or Calgary, Alberta. The schedule includes a compressed workweek and alternating Fridays off.
Responsibilities
- Administer and troubleshoot business-critical SQL Server environments, taking complex production issues through resolution.
- Monitor and optimize database performance, capacity, availability and reliability; manage high availability, replication, backups and disaster recovery.
- Lead SQL Server installations, patching, upgrades, migrations, consolidation and modernization initiatives.
- Maintain security, address vulnerabilities and compliance needs, and support internal and external audits.
- Develop automation, standards, documentation and repeatable processes; collaborate across technical and business teams.
- Mentor colleagues, share knowledge, participate in the on-call rotation, and follow health and safety policies.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience, including senior accountability in complex, business-critical enterprise environments.
- Advanced SQL Server architecture, administration, performance tuning and troubleshooting expertise across multiple versions.
- Experience with Always On Availability Groups, Windows Server Failover Clustering, replication, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery.
- Experience with SQL Server installation, patching, upgrades, migrations and consolidation; strong T-SQL and PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
- Knowledge of SQL Server security, access control, permissions and audits; experience with tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds and Commvault.
- ITIL-aligned incident and change management experience; enterprise service management platform familiarity is preferred.
- Technical leadership, independent judgment, communication, prioritization and escalation skills for critical incidents and on-call support.
- Azure SQL, VMware or other virtualization, DevOps, source control, CI/CD, SQL Server modernization and relevant certifications are assets.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
Compensation
- Salary is $96,000–$113,000 CAD per year; the offered base salary depends on relevant experience, skills, competencies and internal equity.
- Benefits include two annual bonus plans, a comprehensive benefits plan, retirement package and health lifestyle account.
About EVR
Elk Valley Resources operates four steelmaking coal mines in British Columbia and is part of the Glencore Group.
EVR describes itself as a Canadian steelmaking coal producer committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and community partnerships.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Elk Valley Resources
January 2027 Industrial Networking (Digital Systems) Co-op
Sparwood, CAN
Engineer or Engineer-In-Training, Processing, Water Operations
Sparwood, CAN
Elk Valley Resources is seeking an Engineer or Engineer-in-Training to analyze process data and improve water-treatment operations. The role includes testing, process engineering, change management, project reviews, and
Administrative Assistant, Human Resources (Temporary)
Elkford, CAN
Senior Engineer, Geotechnical
Calgary, CAN
Elk Valley Resources is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to support safe mine operations, future mine-area design and permitting, and improvements across its operating sites. The work includes geotechnical analysis
Coordinator, Materials
Sparwood, CAN
Elk Valley Resources is seeking a Materials Coordinator to coordinate materials and resources supporting mine maintenance and improve maintenance execution. Candidates need CMMS and Microsoft tools experience, knowledge
Senior Analyst, Shared Service
Sparwood, CAN
Elk Valley Resources is seeking a senior analyst to improve Shared Services processes, systems, and reporting across payroll, time and attendance, and accounts payable. The role leads business analysis, system enhancemen
January 2027 Industrial Networking (Digital Systems) Co-op
Sparwood, CAN
Engineer or Engineer-In-Training, Processing, Water Operations
Sparwood, CAN
Administrative Assistant, Human Resources (Temporary)
Elkford, CAN
May 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Sparwood, CAN
Senior Engineer, Geotechnical
Calgary, CAN
Coordinator, Materials
Sparwood, CAN
Senior Analyst, Shared Service
Sparwood, CAN