Instructor, Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Tech.) CORRECTION NOTICE 11/06/2026

College of the North Atlantic; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the North Atlantic invites applications for a teaching role in the Pharmacy Technician program at the Prince Philip Drive Campus. The successful candidate will facilitate learning in theory, lab, and clinical settings, adapting lesson plans to meet objectives and collaborating with colleagues to deliver the curriculum using approved strategies.

Applicants must be aRegistered Pharmacist with at least three years of recent, relevant experience, strong communication and classroom

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with current license and three years of recent, relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Pharmacy Technician curriculum and learning objectives.
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Commitment to professionalism and student-centered teaching.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning to students in theory, lab, and clinical as part of the Pharmacy Technician program.
• Incorporate own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting learning objectives.
• Work with other faculty members to ensure coordinated teaching and curriculum delivery.
• Prepare and implement instructional strategies, techniques, and modules using approved curriculum.
• Utilize and advocate for technology to advance teaching; establish performance objectives and evaluations.
• Meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress.
• Maintain professional behavior and create a safe learning environment.
• Identify and resolve problem areas in learning and provide academic advising.
• Participate in professional development and program review/ accreditation activities.

Skills

Teaching methods

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Student-centered approach

Education

Pharmacist registration

Job description

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning to students in theory, lab, and clinical as part of the Pharmacy Technician program.
• Incorporate own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting the learning objectives of the course material.
• Work with other faculty members to ensure a coordinated and consistent teaching approach to ensure the planned curriculum for each course is delivered.
• Prepare and implement various instructional strategies, techniques, and learning modules using an approved curriculum to achieve specified learning outcomes.
• Utilize and advocate for the use of technology to advance teaching and learning; establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods; administer various assessments.
• Meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress.
• Set a professional example and communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and provide an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain appropriate classroom discipline following college policies and procedures.
• Identify and resolve problem areas in learning.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Participate in professional development activities, maintain currency, and strive for excellence in instructional practices and the pharmacy technician profession.
• Actively participate in and contribute to program review and accreditation activities to ensure the program is of the highest standard.
• Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction will be required.

Screening Criteria

Screening Criteria has been updated.

Registered Pharmacist with a minimum of three years of recent, relevant work experience.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of the subject area of Pharmacy Technician, including key concepts, routine procedures and best practices.
• Knowledge of teaching methods.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relationship building.
• Student-centred approach.
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.
• Provincial registration with the Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Board (NLPB) is required prior to commencing employment.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for participating in ongoing training and professional development, including the completion of courses required for Post-Secondary Instructor Certification(www.gov.nl.ca/educational/post-secondary-education/post-secondary-instructor-certification/) as specified for instructors.
• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• Acknowledges that courses may be assigned outside the instructor’s regular area of instruction based on their qualifications.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This positionis located at Prince Philip Drive Campus.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF).
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Megan Mahar,Selection Board Chair, by email at [e-mail].

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity.We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as atrue reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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