[Hiring] Senior Oracle APEX & Database Administrator @Stantec

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Oracle APEX and Database Administrator to support and enhance enterprise database platforms and Oracle APEX application environments. This role will be responsible for the design, administration, performance optimization, and lifecycle management of Oracle databases and APEX/ORDS platforms supporting critical business applications. The successful candidate will work closely with DBA, middleware, and application teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security of systems across development, QA, and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oracle Database Administration
  • Manage and maintain Oracle databases (19c and newer) across multiple environments
  • Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations
  • Implement backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery solutions
  • Monitor database performance and tune SQL, memory, and storage
  • Manage database security, roles, and access controls
  • Support PDB/CDB architecture, and database consolidation strategies
• Oracle APEX / ORDS Administration
  • Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle APEX and ORDS environments
  • Manage APEX schemas, users, and workspace configurations
  • Support APEX application deployments and lifecycle management
  • Troubleshoot APEX performance, session management, and runtime issues
  • Configure ORDS connections, pools, and security integration
  • Support integration between APEX and enterprise systems (e.g., APIs, EBS, middleware)
• Environment & Infrastructure Management
  • Manage multi-environment setups (DEV, QA, PROD)
  • Support WebLogic or application server configurations for APEX/ORDS
  • Coordinate database and application upgrades with cross-functional teams
  • Maintain environment consistency and deployment standards
  • Support capacity planning and performance testing initiatives
• Operational Support & Troubleshooting
  • Provide Tier 3 support for database and APEX incidents
  • Troubleshoot complex issues including:
    • Database performance degradation
    • APEX application errors
    • ORDS connectivity and configuration issues
  • Monitor system health and proactively resolve issues
  • Participate in on-call rotations and incident response
• Automation & Process Improvement
  • Develop automation scripts for deployments, monitoring, and maintenance
  • Improve DBA operational processes and documentation
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for database and APEX deployments
  • Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements
  • Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft SQL Server
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL is nice to have

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to:
  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • A wellness program
  • Health care spending account
  • Wellness spending account
  • Group registered retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Group tax-free savings account
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid time off
• Temporary/casual employees will have access to:
  • Group registered retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Group tax-free savings account
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Company Description

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.