Senior Database Administrator

Please note: The application deadline for this position is September 9 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join the Information Systems Shared Services (ISSS) team within the Office of the Chief Information Officer in Yellowknife. This role helps shape and support the data platforms that government departments rely on to deliver programs and make informed decisions. You will work with enterprise database, data warehouse and analytics technologies while helping ensure GNWT data is secure, reliable, resilient and accessible. About the Role As part of the Data & Analytics team, you will design, implement and manage enterprise database and data warehouse environments and support Business Intelligence, visualization and analytics services. You will work with technical specialists and departmental clients to develop database architectures, improve performance and availability, automate administration and support the implementation and ongoing operation of complex data platforms. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain enterprise database and data warehouse architectures, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and related platforms. Implement, configure and administer databases across production, development and testing environments. Develop and automate database administration, monitoring, maintenance and operational procedures. Monitor and improve database performance, reliability, availability, backup and recovery. Apply database security standards and administration procedures to protect government information and systems. Support Business Intelligence, analytics and visualization platforms and participate in complex system releases, upgrades and enhancements. Qualifications Required Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or a relevant field, combined with four years or more of relevant and progressive experience in database design, implementation and administration. Equivalencies include: A post-secondary diploma in a relevant field with six years of directly relevant and progressive experience in database design, implementation and administration; or A post-secondary certificate in a relevant field with seven years of directly relevant and progressive experience in database design, implementation and administration. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn More The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit: GNWT Careers Benefits NWT Tourism

The role involves designing, implementing, and managing enterprise database and data warehouse environments to support government data platforms. Key duties include automating administration, improving performance, and ensuring the security and reliability of data systems.

Candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with at least four years of progressive experience in database administration. Equivalent combinations of diplomas or certificates with six to seven years of experience are also considered.

• Competitive Salary • Annual Northern Living Allowance • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Relocation Assistance

• Data visualizationPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred

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• Database Design
• Database Administration
• Data Warehousing
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Oracle
• Business Intelligence
• Data Visualization
• Performance Tuning
• Backup And Recovery
• Database Security
• Automation
• Analytics

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Government & Public Sector
• Software

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level