Database Administrator

As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

We, here at Factors Group, are looking for a SQL Database Administrator to join the team. Factors Group of Companies is a large organization, run like a small company. Our systems are run in house and we’re always looking for ways to improve!

Are you currently responsible for ensuring the security, performance, and integrity of large SQL databases while also spearheading data integration efforts? If you are passionate about optimizing database systems, implementing best practices, and driving innovation in data management, this role could be for you! Apply today and Tamsin, from our Talent Acquisition team, would be happy to have a conversation!

You’re good at:

Database Management:

• Oversee the maintenance and administration of SQL databases, ensuring optimal performance, security, and data protection.
• Monitor database systems to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Implement and enforce best practices for database design, development, and maintenance.

ETL Development and Monitoring:

• Manage ETL processes, including SSIS and Azure Data Factory, overseeing both existing workflows and building new ones as needed.
• Monitor ETL jobs in production environments, troubleshoot failures, and implement timely fixes to ensure uninterrupted data flow.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for improvement in database management, data integration, and ETL processes.
• Propose and implement enhancements to optimize performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Actively contribute to the development of strategies for future data integration needs and solutions.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective database and integration solutions.
• Collaborate with IT teams and other departments to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience in SQL database administration, performance tuning, and security management.
• Strong understanding of data integration concepts and techniques, with hands-on experience in ETL development.
• Proficiency with SSIS, Azure Data Factory, and other relevant tools and technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a timely manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

What’s in it for you:

• You will own the process and make the decisions
• Constantly improving the architecture in an environment open to change
• An open and collaborative team, who really encourage training, learning and personal development
• The business have really kicked their interest in IT up a notch so there will be big things happening in the near future

You get:

• Great healthcare benefits (including health and personal spending accounts)
• Vacation and wellness days
• Employee appreciation events
• $200 per year to spend on company products
• Employee discount pricing on company products
• Employee assistance program
• RRSP contributions
• Optional access to your pay as soon as you earn it (at no additional cost or fees)

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.