Pharmacist

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a part-time Pharmacist to deliver essential pharmacy services. Responsibilities include interpreting medication orders, ensuring compliance, and communicating with healthcare professionals and patients. This role offers competitive wages and generous benefits, set in the beautiful city of Kelowna, known for its stunning natural surroundings and vibrant community.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Provide essential pharmacy services and ensure compliance with standards.
• Participate in medication evaluations and safety initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding medication use.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and assess suitability.
• Ensure accurate dispensing, compounding, and labeling of medications.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals to resolve prescription issues.

Skills

Interpreting medication orders

Assessing therapeutic suitability

Communication with healthcare professionals

Quality control activities

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well‑being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well‑being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

Pharmacists are at the forefront of healthcare, providing essential pharmacy services. Duties include interpreting medication orders and prescriptions, assessing therapeutic suitability, and ensuring medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed, compounded, and labeled.

You will communicate with healthcare professionals and patients to resolve prescription issues, offer instructions on medication use, and participate in medication use evaluations, safety initiatives, quality control activities, and clinical drug trials. You will also ensure all activities comply with legal, professional, and departmental standards.

This is a permanent part‑time (0.50) opportunity working rotating day, evening and night shifts.

About this Location

Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a bustling city known for its stunning lake views, vineyards, and year‑round outdoor recreation. Whether you’re enjoying water activities on Okanagan Lake in the summer or skiing on nearby slopes in the winter, Kelowna offers something for every season.

The city boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene, world‑class wineries, and a variety of local restaurants and shops. With its blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant community, Kelowna is an ideal destination for those seeking a dynamic lifestyle with easy access to nature and amenities.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Apply Today!