Database Administrator Analyst

We are seeking an individual who is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies to join Havergal College as a Database Administrator Analyst. This is a full-time position.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and cocurricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team.  We seek candidates who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive. 

The Position:

Reporting to the Manager of Technical Operations, the Database Administrator Analyst maintains the overall data design and integrity of Havergal’s mission critical systems, ensuring that data is available in easily accessible and usable formats for employees to use in their day to day duties and responsibilities.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Act as system administrator for the Havergal College’s school information management system, configuring relevant system components based on client requirements and operational processes
• Act as Level 2 support for the College’s Student Information System and for database related issues
• Manage the day to day activities of the Database Associate, providing direction and guidance to resolve operational issues and support project related initiatives
• Manage and liaise with 3rd party vendor support as required
• Develop and maintain Havergal College’s Master Data Model
• Manage technical data integrity processes and procedures, including any necessary data migrations
• Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards as directed by the Chief Informatoin Officer
• Manage a group of clients as a Digital Services Advisor, working closely with them develop and oversee plans to support the growth of digital skills for employees

Special Projects, Professional Development, and Other Duties

• Take independent initiative to evaluate new technologies
• Through training sessions, online or printed materials, or hands-on experimentation keeps well informed and current on current technologies and practices.
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent job experience
• 4 years database design and data analysis/manipulation skills in large systems environments with critical applications
• Excellent knowledge of data modeling and business process modeling
• Experience conducting data analysis and probing for information to extrapolate requirements
• Experience with following would be assets:
  • Veracross school information management system
  • software development tools such as PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, SQL, mySQL, Google Apps Script, Filemaker
  • Data visualization tools
    
• Excellent interpersonal skills; excellent analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills; the ability to work well as a team member in a multi-professional environment; attention to detail; and the ability to work with minimal supervision and to act on one’s own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet strict deadlines; the ability to work effectively with a wide range of faculty, staff, and students; the ability to deal with a high volume of client and vendor demands

Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Core Competencies of;

• Inclusive Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning Agility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interest no later than May 5, 2024.

Havergal College thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@havergal.on.ca.