Data Management Specialist Temporary Job

Data Management Specialist for provincial government agency client. Initial Term: ASAP to July 31, 2025. Target Compensation: From $85 per hour to $90 per hour, with some flexibility. Regular Work Hours: FULL TIME HOURS; standard shift is 8 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 5 pm, not including unpaid 1 hour lunch break, Monday to Friday (35.0 work hours per week). Occasional shift flexibility or additional paid time may be required, according to client business need. Work Location: Hybrid - combination of 3 days remote-based and 2 days onsite at client's downtown Toronto office (on PATH and near Union and GO Stations) and/or Mississauga office (near Hwy 403, free parking available). Tuesday is a mandatory onsite day at the Toronto location. The second mandatory onsite day may be either Wednesday or Thursday at the Mississauga location. Travel Requirements: Additional travel within GTA / Ontario to other office sites occasionally required. Responsibilities Summary: To provide life cycle management of databases and related software by contributing to establishment of user requirements, databases and related software design; integration of commercial products; software coding and enhancements; trouble-shooting; preparation of procedures; database administration; consulting; documentation; go-live planning; training; and researching commercial products. • Conduct studies, and participate in and lead project teams to design and develop databases and database systems. Collaborate with team to define database schema, develop physical databases, develop stored procedures and configure database software. • Administer database systems, including capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery. • Provide life cycle management of databases and database software to support products and services. • Develop procedures required for secure operation and management of databases. Perform database systems attestation to ensure compliance to set standards and requirements, and identify improvement opportunities. • Contribute to database strategy for reliable computer infrastructure, including development, implementation and optimization of data modeling; development of physical databases and stored procedures; data replication; data governance; data extraction, transformation and loading; and database administration. • Collaborate with external parties to coordinate, discuss, and develop direction, solutions, changes and recommendations on equipment, coordinated system design and operation, and issues resolution. • Additional database management, project planning and implementation, and advisory services as required. Qualifications: Education: 4-Year University Degree in relevant discipline. Preferred Work Experience: At least 8+ years of progressive, relevant experience required. Preferred Sector Experience: Should have significant familiarity with application of database systems and technology in the area of power systems and electricity markets. Team Collaboration Experience and Skills: Proven ability to work closely with others to coordinate own activities, advise on system changes and additions, and provide technical and economic advice and guidance. Technical and Language Skills Requirements: • Advanced knowledge of relational and non-relational database management systems, data analysis, database design (logical and physical) and general IT infrastructure. • Significant exposure to database and computer systems and technology within power system operations and electricity market operations, including secure operation of bulk power system, metering and market settlement, financial systems, and big data/data warehousing. • Strong technical writing skills to prepare effective reports. • Overall strong English communication skills, including business writing skills, technical writing skills and verbal presentation skills suitable to a diverse range of technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership and technical and non-technical direct users. Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes: • Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character. Responsible, reliable and works to deadlines. • Pleasant and courteous. Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional representation of the organization. • Proven ability to professionally handle confidential information and exercise good judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy. • Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively, and in an advisory capacity, and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. • Demonstrated team collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and engage with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels of seniority. • Demonstrated ability to apply project management principles, methodologies and best practices. • Strong relationship management skills including client and vendor relations management, business networking, negotiation, change management and consulting/advisory skills. • Demonstrated successful experience of prioritizing work, making decisions and communicating with others within a values framework of respect, equity, anti-racism, diversity and inclusivity. Additional Requirements: • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request. • Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies. • Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of assignment responsibilities. • Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start. • Ability to complete NERC course upon request. • Satisfactory Background Checks, Technical Skills Evaluations, and Employment References. We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that Marberg Staffing updates job posts regularly, and external job boards may not reflect these changes in a timely fashion. Please refer to https://marberg.com/career-portal for the most current information including salary range. Please note that Marberg Staffing only accepts applications through Indeed.ca, LinkedIn and marberg.com. Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community