Cancer Pharmacist

Avenue.io Inc.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Cancer Care Alberta is seeking a Pharmacist I to join the Jack Ady Cancer Centre Pharmacy. The role involves ensuring safe, effective medication use for cancer patients, reviewing orders, providing patient education, and supporting a multidisciplinary team in outpatient and inpatient care.

The successful candidate will manage therapy, monitor safety and efficacy, and may participate in special projects and teaching.

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders in accordance with outpatient and inpatient policies.
• Educate patients and/or families on outpatient prescriptions and therapeutic plans.
• Monitor drug therapy for safety, efficacy and outcomes; participate in medication management and multidisciplinary care.
• Supervise technicians in dispensing medications and preparing sterile products.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (or PharmD)

Alberta College of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you a motivated and dedicated Pharmacist interested in making a meaningful impact in patient care? Cancer Care Alberta is seeking a skilled professional to join our pharmacy team at the Jack Ady Cancer Centre. In this role, you will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications for cancer patients. You will assess patients for medication related issues, contribute to comprehensive medication management plans, and help optimize therapeutic outcomes. This cancer centre based position includes participation in patient care in ambulatory clinics [and/or inpatient care], close collaboration with clinical teams, and engagement with patients and families to individualize therapy. Responsibilities include reviewing and verifying medication orders including compliance with the criteria of the Outpatient Cancer Drug Benefit Program, providing education to patients and/or families on outpatient prescriptions; monitoring drug therapy for safety, efficacy, and desired clinical outcomes; prescribing of drug therapy where appropriate; supervising technicians in the dispensing of medications and preparation of sterile products; representing the department and participating in multidisciplinary work groups, committees, special projects and programs as assigned; participating in the education and training of new staff and students; and/or checking prepared products such as oral, parenteral, chemotherapeutic, and topical medications. You may assist with special access or investigational drug therapies and support pharmacy operations through mentorship of new staff, precepting students, and providing guidance to Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians.

Description:

As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

• Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
• Classification: Pharmacist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Jack Ady Cancer Centre Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Jack Ady Cancer Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $59.76
• Maximum Salary: $68.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacist.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited hospital residency. Additional Prescribing Authorization. Experience in cancer pharmacy care, precepting students, membership in a professional hospital pharmacy organization (CAPhO, CSHP), and participation in projects, research or committee. The successful candidate works well within diverse teams, and maintains patient confidentiality. Strong critical thinking, time management, and problem solving skills, and compassionate, patient focused approach.