Database Administrator (SQL/ORACLE)

Ministry or Organization: Sûreté du Québec

Number of Positions: 1

Employment Status: Regular

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General Information

Unit Mandate: The Infrastructure Service manages computer servers, storage spaces, and development environments, while ensuring the management of client requests and the resolution of level 2 and 3 anomalies and incidents at the Sûreté du Québec.

Responsibilities: The incumbent ensures the availability of data from the Sûreté du Québec's departmental platform. To this end, they participate in the management, maintenance, evolution, and level 2 and 3 support of Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and MySQL environments to ensure the efficiency and continuity of the services offered. If necessary, and on a rotational basis, with other team members, they provide 24/7 support. They analyze current and future system database issues and needs, and define the technological evolution strategy for the environments under their responsibility.

The information contained in these databases must be subject to increased protection. Therefore, the incumbent must evaluate, implement, and administer information security and confidentiality mechanisms. They monitor the performance of information systems and issue recommendations to keep them performing. They conduct solution research, pilot tests, and prepare proof of concept according to industry best practices. They write and update the technical documentation for all database systems.

The person provides advisory support to users of the systems and members of the Service to assist them in defining and updating their needs.

Telework/Presential: The position is hybrid (telework/presential). The framework policy on telework for public service personnel of the Treasury Board Secretariat applies.

• Work Location: 1701 rue Parthenais in Montreal or 1050 rue des Rocailles in Quebec.

Compensation: From $67,774 to $103,369 annually.

• Compensation is determined based on the relevance of your education and experience in relation to the position. Therefore, it is important to detail them in your application form, which will serve as a reference.

The amounts associated with the different levels can be viewed on the Treasury Board Secretariat website.

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Desired Profile and Application Procedures

Job Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree (minimum 90 credits) in computer science or another relevant discipline.

A candidate who is in the process of completing the final year of the required degree program may be considered.

Each missing year of education can be compensated by one year of relevant education at the same or higher level as required. The required degree can also be compensated by a master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 45 credits.

For consideration, any education completed outside of Canada must be subject to a comparative evaluation (equivalence certificate) issued by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration.

• Possess Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status or a work permit issued by the competent federal authority.

A person pending the proof of their permanent resident status or work permit may submit their application to this selection process. However, they must be authorized to work legally in Canada at the time of their appointment.

• Have appropriate French language skills for the functions.

Additional Job Requirements: Hold three years of experience in database administration activities, such as:

• Major database management system version migrations;
• Provide 24/7 support;
• Ensure data integrity; Install, configure, secure, update, and manage environments (dev, test, prod);
• Monitor overall performance, troubleshoot issues, optimize queries and indexes;
• Manage user access (authentication, roles, privileges);
• Assist developers in writing efficient queries;
• Automate repetitive tasks;
• Manage backups.

Condition to Occupy the Position

• The appointment to this position is conditional upon the results of a security investigation to demonstrate that no concerning elements regarding your morals are incompatible with the functions and responsibilities of this position.

Other Desired Profile Elements that will be Considered as Assets: General knowledge of the development and operation of computer systems. Additionally, master methodological and technological knowledge as well as rules related to applications. More specifically:

• Databases (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL);
• Project management;
• Software deployment and installation;
• Operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• IMPORTANT

If you possess the additional requirements or assets from the list below, please indicate them.

Keywords to search using the magnifying glass in the "Specified Requirements and Assets in the Job Offer" section: EXP - Oracle Database Administrator

Application Procedures

Your application must be submitted by no later than August 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Only applications received through the public service online dotation platform will be considered. No resumes are accepted.

Supporting documents for the application will be requested later.

It is your responsibility to submit a complete and detailed application, as only the information included will be considered to establish a match with the desired profile and determine compensation, if applicable.

If you possess the mentioned assets, select them from the predefined list in the "Asset" section of your profile. If some assets are not listed, please indicate them in another section of your profile (e.g., professional experience section).

Once submitted, the application cannot be modified. However, it can be withdrawn during the display period to be corrected and resubmitted before the deadline.

Only the selected candidates will be contacted.

Questions? Contact Us!

Job Information: Madame Olga Iluta at olga.iluta@surete.qc.ca

Selection Process Information: Civil Dotation Service: processusdotationcivile@surete.qc.ca

Please indicate the selection process number in the subject line of your email.

If you experience difficulties creating your account or submitting your application, you can contact the Dotation Assistance Center in Quebec at 418 528-7157, or elsewhere in Quebec, at the toll-free number 1 866 672-3460.

*The Quebec Public Service applies equal employment opportunity measures for visible minorities, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and women.*

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