Pharmacist

Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards package

Pension plan

Health & wellness perks

On-site gym

Job summary

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is seeking a Pharmacist for the PH Pharmacy department in Peterborough, Ontario. This temporary (fixed term) full-time position offers responsibilities spanning inpatient pharmaceutical care and select outpatient services.

The role requires an Ontario license, a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, and ideally a hospital residency or equivalent experience. Compensation aligns with union standards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy required.
• Current license to practice in the province of Ontario.
• Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to inpatients and pharmacy services to selected outpatients.
• Participate in medication dispensing.
• Act as a resource for health centre personnel and patients on medications.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Licensed to practice in Ontario

Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent experience

Job description

POSTING END DATE:

2026-11-01

Position:

Pharmacist

Department:

PH Pharmacy

Position Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Temporary Contract End Date:

2027-12-26

Union:

OPSEU PARAMEDICAL 373 (Ontario Public Service Employees Union Paramedical 373)

Location:

Peterborough, ON

Language:

English

Salary:

$50.77 - $67.93

per hour

THE PRHC DIFFERENCE:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.
With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.
PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers
As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.
PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

What We Offer

We’re committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:

• A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
• Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
• Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
• On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to inpatients and pharmacy services to selected outpatients. As well, s/he participates in medication dispensing and acts as a resource for health centre personnel and patients on medications.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy required.
• Current license to practice in the province of Ontario.
• Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent experience preferred.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacy and pharmacy related operations.
• Strong organizational skills to perform required tasks (technical/cognitive) in a continually changing environment in an efficient manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, physicians, nurses, patients and the community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer focused.

This position is for a current vacancy.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.