Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist I to ensure safe, effective and efficient pharmaceutical services within the Calgary Corrections facilities. You will manage medication therapy for patients, assess drug-related issues, intervene and resolve problems, and oversee compounding and packaging activities.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and current ACP registration, with the ability to obtain security clearance; flexible shifts and a supportive team across

Qualifications

• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Computer literacy in drug information and word processing.
• Demonstrated ability to use evidence-based medicine in direct patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good time management skills, including prioritization and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services.
• Manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis.
• Provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems.
• Oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

Skills

English fluency

Computer literacy

Evidence-based medicine

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job 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.

• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Corrections Pharmacy Services
• Primary Location: Calgary Corrections Fac Adm
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $59.76
• Maximum Salary: $68.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Pharmacist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Corrections Pharmacy Services
• Primary Location: Calgary Corrections Fac Adm
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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:

Correctional Health operates within the Calgary Remand Center, Calgary Adolescent and Female Annex and Calgary Correctional Center. Pharmacists working in this area collaborate with various healthcare professionals, correctional center authorities, and other external stakeholders in a secure setting to provide care to adults and youth in custody. This is accomplished through actively participating in clinics, collaborating with members of the health care team, and engaging the patient to formulate a medication treatment plan. The Pharmacist I will have the ability to practice to full scope providing great learning and development opportunities within Correctional Health. Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance from Justice and Solicitor General for the entire time spent in this position.Fluency in the English language (both written and verbal). Computer literacy in drug information and word processing. Demonstrated ability to use evidence-based medicine in direct patient care. Ongoing participation in self-directed learning and purposeful professional development. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills. Capable of making decisions and working independently. Good time management skills, including ability to prioritize, switch priorities as needed, and multitask.Must be able to work in an area where codes are called and loud noises may occur from doors.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited hospital residency and/or Pharm D program. Additional Prescribing Authorization at time of hire or within the 1st year of employment, and to administer injections. Experience within a specific clinical area, precepting students, membership in a professional hospital pharmacy organization, and participation in projects, research or committee work is an asset. At least 1 year of recent experience in Correctional pharmacy setting within the last 2 years.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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