(Temporary Full-Time)Pharmacy Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work in our Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy Technician will join a team committed to providing professional pharmacy services to in- and outpatients of a tertiary care mental health facility. The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for providing technical assistance in all aspects of drug distribution and inventory control.

Requirements:
• Licensed with Ontario College of Pharmacists, Registered Pharmacy Technician (R.Ph.T.)
• Knowledge of pharmacy jurisprudence and drug schedules including the Narcotic and Controlled Drug Act, Food & Drug Act and other legislation governing practice of pharmacy.
• Experience with various hospital drug distribution systems
• Experience in drug inventory maintenance and control
• Pharmacology and other basic drug knowledge, knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology.
• Demonstrated competence in pharmaceutical calculations and other pharmaceutical fundamentals
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and training and/or precept students.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
• Hospital pharmacy knowledge and experience in a hospital setting including medication reconciliation processes an asset.
• Meditech computer experience an asset.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table-This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit

Job Posting Closing: October 13th, 2026. Please note any job applications after this closing date will not be considered. 

Number of vacancy-1

This is a 6 months contract