Data Base Analyst

Zone: Provincial Location: Provincial with site to be determined based on successful applicant. Work will include a combination of on-site and remote work. Travel may be required. Database Analyst I (IRIS Analyst) - Two Positions Available Subject to Classification Review CorCare Informatics
Permanent, Full-Time Open to all NAPE HS employees of NLHS 30184POS

Hours: 75 (8 hours, Shift Work; Days, On-Call, Evenings, Nights, Weekends)

Salary: CGHS42 (CAD41.97 - CAD49.45 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0028386

Posted Date: 2026-09-11

Closing Date: 2026-09-18

About Us

NL Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for delivering health and community services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador across five geographical areas. Our Digital Health team supports the province's Epic Health Information System, working to ensure clinicians and staff across the province have reliable, secure access to the tools they need to deliver care.

About the Role

We are currently looking to hire permanent full-time Epic IRIS Analyst position(s) to work in Digital Health. Reporting to [Reporting Manager TBD], you will be responsible for the following:

•Install, configure, and administer IRIS/Chronicles operational database (ODB) environments serving production, reporting, disaster recovery, training, and non-production needs.
•Apply IRIS and Epic upgrades and updates to production and non-production environments according to the change control process.
•Configure and maintain environment copies (refreshes), including data anonymization for non-production copies.
•Ensure data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery procedures for the IRIS database.
•Monitor system and database performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform database optimization, normalization, and de-normalization.
•Establish and enforce database installation and configuration standards across the Epic environment.
•Plan and coordinate the transition of new systems/modules into the production environment.
•Manage work orders, support requests, and documentation for completed operational and project-related database work.

About You

Your education and experience include:

•Graduation from a recognized university with a Computer Science degree, or a bachelor's degree supplemented by a recognized graduate diploma in Information Technology (minimum 1 year), or a 3-year Information Technology diploma from a recognized technical college is required.
•Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven in database administration, including production support in a 24/7 environment, is required.
•Willingness to acquire Epic certification; prerequisites, participate in Epic training/education sessions, complete self-assessments and successfully challenge the certification exam is required.
•You have the following skills and abilities:
•Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills applied to complex, high-availability database systems.
•Rigorous attention to detail, given the direct impact of database issues on clinical system availability.
•Sound judgment during high-pressure, after-hours emergency response situations.
•Strong written communication skills for documenting procedures and work orders.

It would be an asset if you have:
•Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA) certification.
•Unix/Linux administration experience for cross-training purposes.
•Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered.

*A valid passport and willingness to travel internationally is a requirement.

Other Information
•We can offer you a respectful and engaging workplace that provides:
•Meaningful work supporting health care across Newfoundland and Labrador.
•Medical and dental benefits.
•A defined benefit pension plan.
•Flexible work arrangements (flex time; compressed; remote/hybrid, where applicable).
•A paid leave program.
•An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
•Employee recognition programs and ongoing learning opportunities.
•An innovative, energetic, and forward-thinking workplace culture.

If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please apply through https://nlhealthservices.ca/careers/.

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We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon completion of required background checks, including acceptable professional reference checks, provision of a satisfactory certificate of conduct, confirmation of educational credentials, and validation of legal entitlement to work in Canada, if applicable.

For more information, please visit https://nlhealthservices.ca.

Applicants agree that by providing personal information in response to this ad, they consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information required for recruitment purposes. Personal information will be used solely for recruitment considerations for a period of one year following the closing date of this competition, unless otherwise noted by the applicant.