Database Migration Analyst (New Graduate)

About Acturis Canada

Acturis is a leading Software-as-a-Service provider for general insurance. Founded in 2000, we have grown exponentially over the past 20 years. To date, more than 95,000 individuals, in over 40 countries, use Acturis solutions to power their business, and our platform manages over $17bn worth of transactions every year. By working closely with brokers, insurers, and MGAs, we have helped to create and shape the insurance market of today. In 2019 we launched our system in Canada, with exciting opportunities for growth in a new marketplace, and an office based in Victoria, BC.

At Acturis we invest in recruiting, developing and promoting talent. With us you will:

• Work with a talented, motivated and friendly group of like-minded colleagues

• Learn how to combine innovation and technology to create new business models, from a management team led by two former McKinsey partners

• Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues

• Receive written constructive performance feedback and encouragement every quarter, so that you know how to improve – you have no idea how unusual this is!

• Be given real responsibility for your own projects as soon as you are ready

Why Join the Acturis Team?

• Central location 15-minute walk from downtown Victoria, with office patio and quick access to fitness facilities to take care of physical health

• Receive a competitive salary and annual performance-based reviews

• 20 paid holiday days each year (this is in addition to BC’s standard paid stats!)

• 100% employer paid benefits after three months on the job

• Be eligible to participate in annual bonus and company share incentive schemes, depending on performance and seniority

• Hybrid work schedule: work from home up to 3 days per week. During probation this will be full time in our Victoria Office.

The Position

As a Migration Analyst on our team, you will:

• Participate in data analysis and modelling activities

• Develop complex data manipulation and transformation code packages

• Compose detailed specifications for migration implementations

• Assist with troubleshooting data migration issues and defects

• Help coordinate and deliver high quality migration projects

• Liaise with Acturis’ customers, supporting client relationships and expectation management

The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $57,000. Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

What do the first three months on the job look like?

During your first three months as a Migration Analyst, you will:

• Shadow experienced members of the Acturis data migration team, helping to support customer projects and implementations

• Improve and develop your knowledge of the Oracle SQL and PL/SQL database manipulation language, through training presentations and exercises, and hands-on experience

• Receive an introduction to the Acturis data migration process and supporting company infrastructure

• Engage in full training on the Acturis system, and on the wider insurance market within which Acturis operates

Training

Acturis believes that a mix of internal and external training allows colleagues to develop rounded skills:

• New joiners receive concentrated initial training and close mentoring

• Colleagues are encouraged to complete industry standard training in relevant topics

• More senior colleagues can choose courses with time set aside and the course paid for

• The Acturis management team run training sessions to pass on experience and best practice

Progression

You will receive structured targets, regular feedback and an annual performance review. You will also follow a clearly defined career path that recognises personal development and contribution to the company.

Acturis gives early responsibility for line management, including mentoring new joiners, designing and delivering training programmes, and coaching others to develop their skills and responsibilities.