DBA Position

DUE TO ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES, DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THIS POSITION With 10 faculties and 27,000 students, the University of Ottawa is North America's premier bilingual university. In terms of employment, the University is recognized for its team spirit and approach to welcoming and integrating people.

Database Administrator
Canadian Century Research Infrastructure (CCRI)

Temporary assignment without loss of privileges or contract until April 30, 2005, with renewal option

Ottawa, Ontario

Job Summary
Reporting to the Project Coordinator, you will manage social science research databases, supervise back-up procedures, set the data disaster recovery plan, communicate with team members on infrastructure construction and integration, implement web-based data entry and oversee dissemination and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer science, information technology and system management normally acquired through a postsecondary education program or through equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining a DB2 database
• Experience in system analysis and using techniques of logical data modelling
• Experience with automated testing tools
• Experience with usability heuristics and usability evaluation methods
• Experience creating virtual private networks and distributed systems
• Knowledge of networking, common programming languages, various hardware platforms and operating systems (UNIX, Windows NT)
• Knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn technical concepts and new technology rapidly
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and with cross-functional teams
• Bilingualism (preferred)
• Familiarity with historical and social sciences research an asset

The salary scale will be between $49,253 and $67,723, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply, please send your résumé no later than May 16, 2003, indicating competition number TART0001NEP, to the Human Resources Service, University of Ottawa, 046-550 Cumberland Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5. Fax: (613) 562-5206. Email: inforh_at_uottawa.ca

We invite women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to specify in their application that they belong to one of these groups targeted by our employment equity policy.

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Angela Mattiacci, PhD, MCSE
Coordonnatrice / Co-ordinator
Canadian Century Research Infrastructure / Infrastructure de recherche
sur le Canada au 20e siècle
http://www.canada.uottawa.ca/ccri
Institute of Canadian Studies / Institut d'études canadiennes
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa
(613) 562-5800 x 3179
http://www.canada.uottawa.ca
amattiac_at_uottawa.ca
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