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Database Administrator

Hybrid

Toronto, Canada

Junior

Freelance

23-02-2026

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Skills

ServiceNow Change Management Databases Assembler

Job Specifications

Database Administrator (Mainframe)

Toronto, ON (hybrid)

Line of Business: Technology operations - Infrastructure Operations and Networks

Job Summary:

The contractor will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise on the selection, design, development and integration of mainframe databases including IMS, DB2 and CICS. This position requires a solid understanding of mainframe application development and database technology with an emphasis on database administration. The candidate would provide technical guidance on related database and mainframe software updates, in addition to providing database admin support for IMS, DB2 or CICS. A good understanding of application code development using Cobol is required and knowledge of mainframe assembler is an asset.

This role provides guidance and technical support for mainframe database issues, code development processes and assists other team members in provide technical expertise in investigating functional, application performance and capacity related issues.

Must Have Requirement:

3+ years' experience in one or more of IMS, DB2, CICS (Oracle and DB2 together can be total of 3 years')
3+ years' experience working in a z/OS TSO/ISPF environment
3+ years' xperience and knowledge of mainframe tools including: MACRO4, DB2 and IMS administration tools, IBM Application Performance Analyzer (APA) or equivalent
3+ years' experience with code/change management process using ServiceNow, Endevor.

Nice to Have:

Skills in Easytrieve, SAS, DB2 Connect, TOAD are an asset.
Knowledge of CA-7 scheduler functionality (awareness of how jobs are scheduled)

About the Company

Bay Street Staffing is a Leader in the boutique staffing sector--offering fast, agile, exceptional customer service. We have partnered with some of Canada's largest organizations to help them deliver the talent they are looking for. Building solid relationships built on trust and integrity is our signature at Bay Street Staffing. Bay Street offers expert, specialized recruiting practices that result in sought-after matches between candidates and employers. Today's challenging business climate demands that companies hi... Know more