Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Closure Date: September 3, 2026 11:59 PM CST

Position #: 185613

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Saskatoon

Facility: Saskatoon Cancer Centre

Department: Oncology Pharmacy Services

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: September 8, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours 

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 5, $31.113 to $36.334 (5 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting to the Site Manager Oncology Pharmacy Services and working under the direct supervision of the Senior Pharmacy Technician, the Pharmacy Technician provides technical pharmacy services to the patients and clients of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.  The incumbent is responsible for integration of daily operational activities without supervision as a member of the pharmacy team.  Oncology pharmacy services in a Tertiary Cancer Centre requires  performing to the technician’s full scope of practice to safely and accurately provide and maintain timely drug product preparation and distribution.  The Oncology Pharmacy Technician must demonstrate a high degree of responsibility, accuracy and precision, including adherence to all standards and safety policies and procedures. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:

• Pharmacy Technician certificate or diploma 
• Licensed with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP)

Experience:

• No previous experience  

Skills: 

• Ability to effectively communicate factual information both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain focused in an environment of numerous distractions and interruptions.
• Moderate judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a variety of alternatives.
• Human relations skills required to empathize with complaints and/or concerns and establish rapport with patients, the public and other staff.
• Knowledge and training in aseptic technique and sterile product preparation.
• Knowledge of the legal requirements set forth by the provincial regulatory body for pharmacies, pharmacists and technicians.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent tasks in various stages of completion according to priorities collaboratively set by the pharmacy team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.