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The project spans HCM, FSCM, and Campus Solutions.\n\nABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES\nIn this role, you will support the Oracle Database 19c to 26ai upgrade on OCI for PeopleSoft HCM, FSCM, and Campus Solutions. You will work with the Technical Upgrade Lead and Oracle Managed Services to maintain database integrity, performance, security, and availability throughout the upgrade.\n\nCreate the database upgrade plan, pre-upgrade health checks, compatibility assessments, remediation actions, and rollback procedures.\nExecute or oversee upgrades, required patches, and OCI migration activities across Development, Test, and Production; validate schemas, data integrity, and PeopleSoft functionality.\nBenchmark performance and resolve regressions through SQL execution plans, indexes, table statistics, monitoring thresholds, and relevant Oracle 26ai features.\nValidate RMAN backups and recovery, restore and failover procedures, Data Guard or equivalent high availability, and OCI disaster recovery policies.\nReview auditing, encryption, and access controls against client security policies and IT standards.\nSupport system integration and performance testing with database scripts, diagnostics, error resolution, and performance data.\nProduce upgrade documentation and a DBA operations runbook; transfer Oracle 26ai and OCI operational knowledge to the internal DBA team.\nABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS\n\n10+ years of Oracle DBA experience, including demonstrated support for PeopleSoft database environments.\nHands-on Oracle Database upgrades from 19c or earlier to current Oracle versions.\nProficiency with RMAN, Data Guard, SQL tuning, and Oracle Enterprise Manager or equivalent tools.\nFamiliarity with PeopleSoft Application Designer, batch processes, and integration-related database structures.\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work under time pressure during upgrade windows.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n\nOCI database services experience is strongly preferred.\nOracle Database 21c, 23ai, or 26ai experience.\nOracle Database Certified Professional or equivalent certification is preferred.\nHigher education sector experience.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nThis is a remote contract opportunity, with on-site attendance in Oakville as required.\nThe contract duration is 10 months, with an anticipated start date of November 30, 2026, to be confirmed upon award with flexibility.\nWork is based on 7.5-hour days. The weekly schedule will be confirmed.\n\nPAY DISCLOSURE\nExpected hourly pay range for this contract: CAD $80-$95/hour.\nCompensation is based on experience, skills, and engagement terms.\n\nAI DISCLOSURE\nAs part of our recruitment process, Systematix may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with resume screening, candidate matching, and recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our recruitment and hiring teams.\n\nAPPLY NOW\nIf you are interested in finding out more, please contact us or submit your resume to .\nKnow someone who would be a great fit? We welcome referrals of qualified candidates and are always interested in connecting with talented technology professionals.\n\nABOUT SYSTEMATIX\nSystematix is a Canadian-owned Global Consulting and Resourcing firm with more than 50 years of experience delivering technology solutions to clients across North America and the United Kingdom.\nWe provide the highest-caliber consulting solutions to a diverse client base across all levels of government and private industry.\nSystematix is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Systematix, we value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.\n\nSystematix. Solutions Focused. 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