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In this role, you will be responsible for managing Microsoft SQL Server, supporting Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) finance systems, and administering Salesforce CRM. You will play a key role in migrating on-premises databases to the Azure cloud, optimizing database performance, managing backups and security configurations, and supporting application integrations, reporting tools, and cloud-based systems.\n\nLocation: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite – 5 days/week required)\n\nDuration: 3-month contract.\n\nAdvantages\nHybrid Cloud Exposure: Direct hands-on experience migrating legacy on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure cloud.\n\nMulti-Platform Scope: Combine expertise across database administration, ERP (Dynamics GP), and CRM (Salesforce) ecosystems.\n\nModern Cloud Stack: Exposure to Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and third-party API integrations.\n\nDedicated Onsite Collaboration: Collaborate directly alongside finance, development, and IT teams in a focused workspace.\n\nResponsibilities\nDatabase Administration & Design: Create physical database designs and administer database management systems (DBMS), focusing on performance tuning, capacity planning, database optimization, installation, and maintenance.\n\nOn-Premises to Cloud Migration: Plan and execute the migration of on-premises databases to Azure cloud environments, including VM sizing, disk configuration, replication prerequisites, and target network/security setup.\n\nERP & Finance Support: Manage day-to-day operations and administration for Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) and collaborate closely with finance teams.\n\nCRM Administration: Support and maintain Salesforce CRM operations, data integrations, and user administration.\n\nBackup, Security & Monitoring: Implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies, performance monitoring, and security baseline plans for migrated cloud workloads.\n\nReporting & Application Support: Develop and maintain custom reports using SQL Report Builder and provide technical support for web applications, CMS platforms, SharePoint/MS Teams, and third-party SaaS integrations.\n\nQualifications\nDatabase Administration (On-Premises & Azure): Hands-on DBA experience managing, optimizing, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments (Strictly Required).\n\nDatabase Migration Experience: Proven experience planning and executing the migration of on-premises databases to cloud infrastructure (Strictly Required).\n\nMicrosoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP): Hands-on experience administering, supporting, and managing Microsoft Dynamics GP and related finance system concepts (Strictly Required).\n\nSalesforce CRM Administration: Hands-on experience managing and supporting Salesforce CRM systems (Strictly Required).\n\nReporting & Application Integration: Experience developing custom reports using SQL Report Builder and supporting Microsoft stack web applications (.NET MVC, SharePoint, APIs) (Strictly Required).\n\nNice-to-Have Assets:\nPrior database administration experience within a public sector or enterprise environment.\n\nAzure certifications (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104, Azure Solutions Architect AZ-305, or Fabric Data Engineer DP-700).\n\nMicrosoft SQL Server or Salesforce Certified Administrator certifications.\n\nSummary\nIf you're interested in the \"Intermediate Database Administrator\" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.\nOnly qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!\n\nRandstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.\n\nRandstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. 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