Database Administrator

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

As a Database Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and evolving AIM's Data management and efficiency to support and enhance our core business operations. Your mission is to lead and contribute to transformational projects and ensure continuous service improvement, security, and operational reliability across our information system. 

Your role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Lead installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of databases services, ensuring robustness and efficiency. 
• Administer a large number of databases instances and services that drive our business. 
• Contribute to define standards and best practices for Databases design and operations. 
• Innovate on the databases management by implementing automation and self-healing solutions based on a continuous improvement mindset. 
• Maintain cutting-edge performance and monitoring systems, contributing to the continuous advancement of our IT practices. 
• Uphold exemplary technical documentation and contribute to the knowledge-sharing culture within the team. 
• Participate to after-hours support and perform occasional maintenance outside regular business hours.  

• At least 3-4 years of experience in database administration (MSSQL and/or PostgreSQL) 
• Expertise in database performance issue troubleshooting. 
• Advanced knowledge of database and IS architecture. 
• Knowledge of scripting for automation: Python, Bash, Powershell.
• Proficiency in system administration (servers, virtualization, containerization, storage). 
• A proven track record in implementing and managing infrastructure observability and monitoring tools. 
• Experience with different network technologies. 
• Experience with systems (Windows, Linux) and infrastructures management is a plus 
• Bilingual communication skills in English and French. 

What we offer!  

• Competitive salary + other perks  
• Group insurance & RRSP program  
• Company-wide events throughout the year (BBQ, Holiday party etc.)   
• Free gym on site 
• A cafeteria on site
• Dynamic & rewarding work environment- work on high-impact, meaningful projects while also having fun