Job Description

Competition # : 47214
Department: Cyber Security & Digital Solutions
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: ?28-Oct-25 ? (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At , we prioritize people-both within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible, reliable digital solutions centered around user needs.
In today's tech-driven world, CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians' expectations. As a trusted partner across government, we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure, user-friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety, we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered.
We don't just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes. Our agile, data-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotia's evolving needs.
Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms, you'll play a key role in building a more inclusive, responsive government for Nova Scotians.
Together, we're setting new standards for digital public service, delivering resilient solutions that meet today's needs-and anticipate tomorrow's challenges.
About Our Opportunity
The Database Infrastructure team delivers end-to-end database management services to ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance. Our services including but not limited to system provisioning, access control, database migrations, patch management, real-time monitoring, 24/7 operational support, proactive maintenance, performance tuning, and strategic optimization.
We are seeking a Computer Services Officer 3 (Technical Specialist) to join the team. This position plays a key role in supporting MySQL, MariaDB, and Oracle environments, ensuring databases are maintained with corporate standards and service level commitments. The role involves both operational support and participation in modernization initiatives that align with the government's digital transformation and data management strategies.
Primary Accountabilities

• Install, configure, and manage MySQL, MariaDB, and Oracle database infrastructure across all Government, and NS Health sectors
• Perform maintenance, patching, upgrades, and tuning to ensure reliability and performance
• Provide operational support and resolve database issues efficiently
• Implement and monitor backup, recovery, and high-availability configurations
• Monitor and optimize database performance and resource utilization
• Apply security and access controls with departmental policies
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams on projects and service delivery
• Serve as one of the primary contacts for high-impact client issues, communicating solutions clearly
• Maintain documentation for installations, configurations, and recovery procedures
• Apply ITIL processes for incident management, change management, and service requests
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, plus a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience; or a recognized Information Technology diploma with three (3) years and six (6) months of experience (or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Demonstrated experience supporting MySQL, MariaDB, and Oracle databases in an enterprise environment
• Proven experience with performance tuning, backup and recovery, and capacity planning
• Hands-on experience with backup, recovery, and replication tools
• Working knowledge of UNIX (Linux and/or AIX) operating systems
• Familiarity with ITIL-based processes, including Change, Incident, and Major Incident Management
• Strong understanding of database security, including encryption and access control
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences

Assets

• Familiarity with SQL, PostgreSQL, and other relational database management systems
• Experience supporting Azure database solutions and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Experience with Oracle 11g/12c/19c
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Shell Scripting) and infrastructure automation tools
• Experience working in the public sector or other enterprise environments

Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .
Additional Information
Security Screening Requirement:
This position requires employment screening consistent with the Canada Revenue Agency's security requirements for roles that access CRA data under a data-sharing agreement. Candidates progressing to an offer must complete both a Criminal Record Check and a Financial Credit Check.
What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: PR 14
Salary Range: $2,653.85 - $3,231.58 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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