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Senior Database Analyst
Competition #: NLH-NR-26-031
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John’s
Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We’re looking for passionate and performance focused people – people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable SQL Server databases aligned with business and application requirements;
Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and stored procedures;
Implement and document data standards, database structures, and metadata;
Administer, monitor, and maintain database health across hybrid (on-premises and cloud) environments;
Proactively identify and resolve performance issues, space utilization, and resource constraints;
Conduct regular database maintenance including backups, patches, and recovery testing;
Provide tier-3 database support for critical business applications;
Work with developers, systems analysts, and application support teams to integrate databases with enterprise applications and reporting systems;
Support ETL processes, data transformations, and system interfaces;
Assist in SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and deployments ensuring minimal downtime;
Analyze query performance and recommend improvements through indexing, partitioning, and configuration tuning;
Implement monitoring solutions and capacity planning to ensure optimal database performance;
Design and enforce database security policies, including user access controls, encryption, and auditing;
Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory data protection standards;
Participate in cybersecurity assessments and implement remediation measures as needed;
Collaborate with business units to understand data requirements, improve data quality, and enhance analytical capabilities;
Support data governance initiatives by maintaining documentation, data dictionaries, and lineage;
Provide expertise in developing data security and retention models.
What We’re Looking For:
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities;
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams;
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
Commitment to data accuracy, system reliability, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Need:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline;
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in database administration or analysis, with a focus on SQL Server;
Proven track record managing large-scale, complex database systems in hybrid infrastructures;
Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016 and later) and IBM DB2 databases;
Strong proficiency in SQL scripting, stored procedures, and performance tuning techniques;
Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory integration, and PowerShell scripting;
Experience with data integration tools, ETL processes, and reporting solutions (e.g., SSIS, SSRS);
Knowledge of cloud-based database management (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is an asset;
Understanding of data security frameworks, backup/recovery strategies, and disaster recovery planning.
CLOSING DATE: June 5, 2026
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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people’s utility that you can count on – providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they’re part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There’s lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com
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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
