Database Administrator

at  QHR Technologies Inc

Our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software, Accuro®EMR, has the largest adoption in Canada and serves thousands of providers and millions of patients. Our patient platform, Medeo, leverages that market penetration and connects patients to their healthcare providers. Our other supporting products round out a robust offering, connecting healthcare providers to their patients, their data, and each other. As we continue to build up new and exciting interactions between our products and other healthcare organizations in the industry, we are looking for a passionate team member who is motivated to be an integral driver of innovation in healthcare technologies in Canada.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Technology department is looking for a Database Administrator. As the ideal Database Administrator, you will be supporting the Database Administration (DBA) team with day-to-day DBA tasks in a large-scale, high-availability Microsoft SQL environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in database administration, including performance tuning and development in SQL Server.
• A degree or diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or relevant work experience.
• Proven ability to write and maintain technical documentation.
• Experience with administration of very large databases.
• Excellent understanding of SQL performance tuning, HA and Disaster Recovery.
• Excellent understanding of SQL and Windows clustering.
• Experience with Azure SQL MI.
• Good understanding of virtualization technologies.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with CommVault, SolarWinds DPA, SQLSentry will be an asset.
• Scripting and automation knowledge will be an asset.
• Clinical healthcare experience and/or experience with Accuro will be an asset.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing database and system support for both our data center and Azure cloud-based Microsoft SQL databases.
• Monitoring, collecting statistical information, and providing reports on capacity and system performance.
• Planning and performing upgrades, patching, and completing database movements in a fashion that will minimize any customer impact.
• Securing databases, and creating and configuring audit specifications.
• Taking proactive measures to keep servers and databases in optimum condition.
• Troubleshooting and solving database issues as they arise.
• Providing 24x7 on-call support on rotating basis (one week per month).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Promote QHR’s “Blue Culture” framework to foster a collaborative, positive, and efficient workplace.
• Contribute to the organization’s positive image, both internally and externally.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position, as reasonably directed by your manager.