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Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider - encompassing physical, mental and financial health - TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.\nJoin our team and what we'll accomplish togetherTELUS Health Retirement and Benefits Solutions powers the pension and benefits plans for nearly 9 million members across Canada and the United States. We've been doing this for almost 30 years-since our Ariel administration platform revolutionized the industry-and today, we continue to lead through innovation and unwavering commitment to our clients.\nOur Client Services and Post-Implementation team is the backbone of what we do. While our clients design and deliver benefits programs, we're behind the scenes ensuring seamless transitions, resolving issues in real time, and supporting them every step of the way. We manage a robust ticketing system that keeps client requests flowing smoothly, and our team collaborates across departments to deliver solutions that keep millions of members' benefits running smoothly.\nAs a SQL Server Database Administrator, you'll be a critical member of this team. You'll be the expert who keeps our data flowing, our systems secure, and our clients' most important information protected. Your work directly impacts our ability to serve corporate clients, government organizations, multi-employer plans, and more-all while earning the trust of the employees and retirees whose financial futures depend on our reliability.\nWhat you'll do\nDatabase Infrastructure & Support\nInstall, configure, maintain, and secure SQL Server databases that support mission-critical client operations\n\nProactively monitor database infrastructure, respond to alerts, and resolve issues before they impact our clients\n\nExecute database backups, configure backup policies, and lead disaster recovery activities to ensure business continuity\n\nPerform routine database maintenance, including performance tuning, patching, and resiliency optimization\n\nCollaboration & Client Focus\nWork closely with our client services and administration teams to understand their needs and resolve database-related requests quickly\n\nManage ticket queues with a focus on meeting incident and SLA deadlines-your responsiveness directly impacts client satisfaction\n\nPartner with deployment teams on software releases and infrastructure upgrades\n\nRespond to both internal stakeholders and external clients with professionalism and clarity\n\n Documentation & Knowledge Sharing\nCreate and maintain technical documentation that helps the team operate efficiently and reduces dependency on any single person\n\nKeep our configuration management database (CMDB) current and reliable as a source of truth for system infrastructure\n\nWhat you bring\nEssential\n5-7 years of hands-on SQL Server database administration experience\n\nStrong proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and later versions\n\nSolid SQL and PL/SQL skills; familiarity with MySQL is a plus\n\nComfort working in Windows O/S environments and Microsoft Office tools\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills-you can explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences\n\nA customer service mindset; you understand that our clients' success is our success\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; you can troubleshoot issues systematically and implement lasting solutions\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively\n\nAttention to detail and a commitment to quality in everything you deliver\n\n Nice to Have\nExperience with cloud-based backup and recovery solutions (Rubrik, eVault, or similar)\n\nFamiliarity with Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure\n\nHands-on experience with ServiceNow ticketing systems\n\nSalary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 USD\nActual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise.\nTELUS Health offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:\nComprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family\n\nFlexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both\n\nGenerous company matched pension\n\nOpportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve\n\nCareer growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills\n\nAnd much more…\n\nJob Type: This is for a current vacancy.\nWhat makes this role special: You'll work with a talented team that values reliability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will directly support millions of members and help our clients focus on what they do best. If you're someone who takes pride in keeping critical systems secure and running smoothly, and you're motivated by knowing your work matters-this is the role for you.\nA bit about us\nWe’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.\nTELUS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that aims to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. 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