Contract Database Administrator – Contract 4 months
Job Description
Database Administrator – Contract 4 months
| Location | YMCA Employment Services offices – St. Catharines, Niagara Falls or Thorold.
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| Pay | 17.50/hr plus YMCA Membership Benefits
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| Employment Type | Contracted Full Time – 40 hrs/week
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| Placement Date | Immediately until March 2023 with the potential for renewal
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Why Work for the YMCA?
As a charitable organization, the YMCA of Niagara aspires to be a great workplace, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. Guided by our shared values – caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility – the YMCA provides our employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We recognize the contributions of our staff through growth opportunities and great benefits, and the knowledge that their day-to-day actions have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the people of Niagara.
NATURE & SCOPE
The Database Administrator is responsible for coordinating collection, maintenance, analysis and distribution of administrative information used to produce internal and external reports which require analysis and comparison. This position works closely with Management, the Employment Coaching Team and data processing staff. Work is performed mostly independently under the general direction of the Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assumes direct responsibility for the collecting, editing/correcting, processing, and distribution of data required in the government and YMCA of Niagara data information systems; EOIS/CAMs and FCC.
- Consults with Managers and Employment Services front line staff concerning the importance of data requirements, and assists in providing feedback information to them.
- Recommends and implements new operating methods to improve data flow, collection, editing, processing and distribution.
- Identifies updates regarding data management and reporting requirements by monitoring data sources including government web pages (EO Partners Gateway)
- Assists in the preparation of reports and government narratives and Business Plans
- Provides oversight to the government on-line self referral system (EOSS)
- Manages information/files on the YMCA of Niagara Employment and Newcomers Services server
- Provides support to Resource and Information Area as needed; directs clients, conducts customer service follow up calls to clients including gathering employment information and inputting this information into government databases
- Responsible for tracking all spending for various program(s), entering appropriate financial records into the Government Database and reconciling to the YMCA of Niagara ledger and financial systems
- Responsible for purchasing resources, training supports or office supplies on an as needed basis
- Other projects and responsibilities as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Related Post-Secondary Education in Office Administration, Executive Office Administration or Business Management
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with data entry in complex database systems requiring high level of detail and accuracy
- Minimum 1 year experience in data analysis and reporting for management and/or government
- Experience working with EOIS and CaMS database systems as asset (or Access-based systems)
- Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Mircrosoft Excel and Access
- Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for a variety of audiences
- A clear and satisfactory criminal reference check inclusive of the vulnerable sector search (CRC VSS) issued for the YMCA of Niagara
- Successful applicants will be required to adhere to the YMCA of Niagara COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
COMPETENCIES:
Communication
Communicates in a thorough, clear timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement within the Employment Ontario program and the Employment and Immigrant Services Department
Creative and Innovation
Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help us achieve desired results
Self-Management
Works independently with minimal supervision. Accomplishes critical tasks despite organizational obstacles, time pressures, role ambiguity, or limited resources.
Quality Focus
Regularly evaluates and measures program(s) data against established benchmarks to ensure that YMCA programs are superior
Problem Solving
Identifies an issue and works towards a solution. Tests findings to evaluate the success of the process.
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCESS Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by noon on November 25, 2022 to yjobs@niagara.ymca.ca. Please indicate position (Full Time or Part Time) applying for in the subject line of your email. NOTE: This process may also establish a pool of candidates used to fill similar vacancies (temporary, contract and permanent) within YMCA Employment Services over the next 6 months. Internal applicates are encouraged to notify their supervisor before applying. All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted by email. Please note that interviews may take place virtually due to COVID-19. In-person interviews will adhere to physical distancing guidelines. Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request. For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara please visit: ymcaofniagara.org534 total views, 1 today
