Senior Oracle Database Administrator
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What is the opportunity?
The Oracle Database Administration team is responsible for leading in the effective and efficient use of Oracle database technology and to provide centralized DBA services for the creation and maintenance of enterprise databases. This role will coordinate, develop, lead, communicate and execute activities to ensure objectives are accomplished according on time.
What will you do?
Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner.
Monitor and control activities according to plan.
Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks.
Analyze, mitigate and escalate where appropriate.
Develop and execute on end-to-end change management plans and plan and execute all communication related to these.
Collaborate and contribute on cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage the effective implementation of assigned deliverables.
Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners. Collaborate with groups to define and achieve deliverables and ensure initiatives are effectively integrated into RBC procedures and processes.
Create and maintain Oracle databases and database objects in Dev, Test & PROD environments.
Based on the SLA, decide the backup/recovery strategy. Code, test and support the backup/recovery scripts.
Perform database monitoring and tuning, including memory, CPU, locking, sorting, etc.
Work with application team to perform SQL tuning.
Handle database security requests in Dev, Test, PROD and DR environments.
Perform space analysis on tablespaces. Perform tablespace expansion or reorg as required.
Ensure Zabbix monitoring and Networker is setup properly.
Perform required analysis to resolve complex technical issues/problems.
Provide technical assistance to application team for utility usage and problem resolution.
Provide consulting to developers on optimal usage of Oracle features and facilities.
Build and support standby database using Oracle Data Guard.
This position will require after hours support for application/database implementations and carry rotation of 24X7 production support pager.
What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
7+ years of Oracle DB administration experience.
In depth knowledge on database backup and recovery for Oracle
In depth knowledge on database tuning and SQL tuning for Oracle
Strong knowledge on Oracle Real Application Cluster (RAC) and Data Guard
Undergraduate degree coupled with change management experience in complex programs with high frequency of requests and multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to communicate/negotiate with Technical Specialists and Senior managements in application support teams and infra.
Nice-to-have:
Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly traded corporation
Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling multi-tasking and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers.
Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses.
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
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Job Skills
Critical Thinking, Customer Support Systems, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology Trends, Installation Support, IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Standards, Long Term Planning, Technical Troubleshooting, Time Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
City:
TORONTO
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-07-04
Application Deadline:
2025-07-31
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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Offer ID: #1181213,
Published: 9 hours ago,
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