Pharmacist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Oakville is seeking a Pharmacist for main pharmacy dispensary duties, including order review and profile entry into Meditech Expanse. The role supports nights, evenings, and weekend shifts with remote coverage of other sites as needed.

Requirements include B.Sc. Pharm and licensure eligibility in Ontario; hospital residency preferred. The position offers back-up coverage duties and a focus on patient safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Phm or PharmD required and licensure eligibility under Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Experience in hospital/clinical pharmacy favored; immunization and infection control policies compliance.
• Meditech experience is an asset; strong dispensing skills and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and review medication orders and enter profiles in Meditech Expanse.
• Provide back-up coverage for staff on various patient care units as needed.
• Handle decentralized medication orders, reconciliation, problem investigation, and liaison with technicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

B.Sc. Pharma / Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun – Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
• Department: OT Clinical Pharmacy
• Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Dispensary duties in the Main Pharmacy including medication order and profile review and entry into Meditech Expanse Pharmacy module, checking responsibilities, trouble-shooting clinical & drug distribution issues, & acting as a resource for Pharmacy Technicians & Students. As staffing situations require, provide back-up coverage for staff on a variety of patient care units and departments including decentralized medication order and profile review and problem investigation, medication reconciliation and resolution and liaison responsibilities. Based at Oakville but will include remote coverage of other sites on nights,evenings & weekend shifts. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• B.Sc. Phm required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure under Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists register required
• Hospital pharmacy residency preferred
• Relevant clinical experience required
• Meditech computer experience an asset
• Dispensing skills; aseptic technique
• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities with competing priorities in a fast-paced progressive environment
• Must be well-organized, self-directed, set priorities, and manage time effectively
• Must be able to interact patiently, effectively, and professionally with staff and physicians
• Committed to service excellence and patient safety
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional Information

Hours:Monday to Sunday, various rotating 7.5 hour shifts (Hours subject to change based on operational needs.)

Salary: $50.766 to $67.95 per hour

Date posted:September 29, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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