The Canadian Cryospheric Information Network (http://www.ccin.ca), located at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, is currently seeking a Database Developer. The CCIN, Canada's primary source for data and information on snow, ice, and cold regions, manages the Polar Data Catalogue (http://www.polardata.ca), a collection of metadata and data generated by Arctic and Antarctic researchers. We are enhancing the data storage and interoperability capabilities of the PDC in support of a new project with the Government of Canada's Program for the International Polar Year (IPY - http://www.api-ipy.gc.ca/).

DUTIES
. Create all necessary Oracle database applications required to support collection, storage, searching, and access to the new IPY data holdings
. Modify the database, as necessary, to facilitate interoperability and mirroring of the IPY data archive with external IPY Data Assembly Centres across Canada
. Manage database submissions and requests for the IPY data archive
. Update the database request management and tracking system
. Provide format conversion of archived data to support user requests
. Ensure the long-term security of the IPY database within the CCIN/PDC archive

Additional duties include data modelling as well as working with other CCIN/PDC team members to manage Oracle database operations, ensure database security and access, resolve application infrastructure issues, make recommendations for the ongoing stability of the IT environment, support integrated web-based applications, and write and maintain documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS
. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
. 2 years experience in Oracle database development
. Knowledge of environmental data as well as the ability to manage it in the spatial domain
. UNIX/Linux (Red Hat Enterprise) and Windows Server system administration, web administration
. Ability to adapt quickly to new situations/environments as well as analyze and solve problems promptly
. Ability to successfully communicate, organize and present materials clearly, and manage time efficiently

SKILLS
Database:
Oracle 10g/11g, Oracle RMAN, Oracle XML Database, Oracle Tuning, Relational Database Design and Management
Programming:
Required: PL/SQL, SQL, XML, XSLT, HTML, Java Script
Beneficial: Java, PHP/Drupal, JSP, Servlets
Tools:
Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Developer, and SQL Developer Data Modeler

This is a full time, grant-funded position with benefits located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The position is available immediately and continues through at least March 2012. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, a resume, and names and contact information for 2 references. Please e-mail all application materials or inquiries to: Julie Friddell, Information Services and Science Manager, CCIN/PDC, julie.friddell@uwaterloo.ca  

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Please include information regarding your qualifications for working in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, work permit).