Job Posting - Production DBA (pgsql), Vancouver Canada

[<SMcAlpine(at)rbauction(dot)com>]

I'll be grateful if you're able to post this position on your website. 
If you have any questions or require anything further, please don't 
hesitate to contact me.
Many thanks,
Susan

Corporate Recruiter
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers

T. 604-273-7564
E. careers(at)rbauction(dot)com


The Company Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is the world's 
largest auctioneer of industrial equipment, operating through over 110 
locations in more than 25 countries around the world. We sell, through 
unreserved public auctions, a broad range of used and unused construction 
equipment and trucks to people in all sorts of industries (such as 
construction, mining, forestry, petroleum, marine, real estate, and 
agricultural). We are a public company listed on both the New York and 
Toronto Stock Exchanges, under the trading symbol RBA. For 50 years we 
have been known for our innovative auction methods, attention to detail 
and our total commitment to the unreserved auction. For more information 
about Ritchie Bros. visit our website at: www.rbauction.com.

The Team 
The Ritchie Bros. Information Technology group is building the technology 
solutions that Ritchie Bros. needs to serve our customers around the 
world. We have a diverse team that is bright, collaborative, committed and 
excited about the challenges we face. The IT group´s quest is to support 
Ritchie Bros.´ business processes that are scaleable, consistent, 
efficient and customer-friendly. As such, we create and innovate using 
leading edge processes and tools. At one of the largest IT organizations 
in the Lower Mainland, a career at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers provides 
opportunity for growth and personal development, plus a chance to be an 
impact player on a team that makes a key contribution to the success of 
the business, each and every day.
The Role
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers´ Information Technology Group, located in our 
global headquarters in Richmond, B.C., has an immediate opening for a 
Production DBA.  In this role you will be working in tandem with data 
owners and department managers assessing and developing long-term 
strategic goals for production. Our team-based approach ensures all 
members see the progress and reap the benefits of our successes.
The Key Responsibilities
Work with application development staff to develop database architectures, 
coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures. 
Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in 
conjunction with data owners and department managers. 
Create models for new database development and/or changes to existing 
ones. 
Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database 
access. 
Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues. 
Monitor database system details within the database and implement 
efficiency improvements. 
Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for 
disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and 
integrity of data assets. 
Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems. 

Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems. 
Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for 
modifications to databases. 
Create, or support creation of, required reports in response to business 
user needs. 
Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, 
protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development 
efforts. 
Perform database transaction and security audits. 
Establish appropriate end-user database access control levels. 
Develop routines for end-users to facilitate best practices database use. 
Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.
The Requirements
Diploma or degree in the field of computer science or 7 years equivalent 
work experience. 
Certifications or training and extensive database experience in either 
PostgreSQL or DB2. 
Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and 
practices. 
Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, 
configuring and supporting database servers. 
Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience. 
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure 
environment. 
Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques. 
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 
Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards and products 
as required. 
Strong written and oral communication skills. 
Strong technical documentation skills. 
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
After hours, on-call support is required on a rotational basis.
Interested?
Ritchie Bros. offers an excellent total compensation package including 
salary plus paid overtime, health and dental benefits, Group RRSP and 
Employee Share Purchase Plan with company matching.  This is a great 
opportunity to learn and grow with a good company in a unique and fun 
business. 
  
If you?re interested in making a bid for this position then please apply 
online at: www.rbauction.com/careers .  You?ll find this position by 
searching our Careers Database under ?Information Technology?. 
This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled 
to work in Canada.  We thank all applicants, however, at this time only 
those selected for an interview will be contacted.