Pharmacist - Permanent Part-Time (2026-234)

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education funding

HOOPP pension

Vacation pay in lieu (8%)

Health benefits in lieu (14%)

Job summary

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team in a permanent part-time capacity. You will conduct patient medication assessments, optimize therapies, and mentor learners while supporting education initiatives across the interdisciplinary team.

We value evidence-based practice, clinical rounds participation, and active involvement in antimicrobial stewardship and continuous quality improvement. Expect 8- and 12-hour shifts with on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of evidence-based pharmacotherapeutics and their application to patient care.
• Continuing professional development as required by Regulated Health Professions Act.
• General knowledge of dosages, delivery techniques, formulations and routes of administration.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient medication assessments.
• Ensure optimal medication therapy and minimize adverse events.
• Review lab information for appropriate drug therapy and monitor therapeutic drug levels.
• Participate in clinical rounds.
• Verify physician orders for appropriateness of dose and interactions.
• Assess non-formulary medications and arrange substitutions.
• Provide healthcare providers with relevant drug information.
• Contribute to clinical care submissions and quality improvement.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Medication safety

Time management

Independent practitioner

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Tools

MEDITECH Expanse

BD Pyxis

Job description

Reason for Posting: Current vacancy

Hours of Work: 8-hour and 12-hour shifts

Rate of Pay: $57.68 - $68.50 per hour plus applicable shift premiums

Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity:

We need a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team! You want to be part of our Pharmacy department because you'll play a key role in improving patient outcomes, collaborate with an exceptional interdisciplinary team, and have opportunities to lead quality improvement, medication safety, and education initiatives. In this role, you will get to optimize therapies through medication assessments and therapeutic monitoring, share your expertise by mentoring pharmacy learners and educating healthcare teams, and much more!

Detailed Job Description

Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time

Reports to: Manager, Pharmacy Services

Non-Union

Why Choose Us!

We invest in our Team. As a Pharmacist you will earn $57.68 to $68.50 per hour.

Beyond Your Hourly Wage You Will Also Enjoy

• Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
• Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan
• Time away from work matters. This position would earn 8% vacation in lieu
• Your health and wellness are important. We offer 14% in lieu of benefits
• At this time this opportunity is scheduled 8 and 12-hour shifts, with occasional on-call

As The Successful Applicant, You Will Do The Following

• Complete patient medication assessments
• Ensure optimal medication therapy and minimization of potential adverse events
• Review of lab information to ensure appropriate drug therapy, oversee therapeutic drug monitoring of appropriate medications
• Participate in clinical rounds
• Participate in drug distribution through verification of physician orders (appropriateness of dose, frequency, route, potential interactions, allergies, contraindications, etc.)
• Assess appropriateness of non-formulary medications and obtain supply or recommend substitution
• Provide healthcare providers with relevant drug information
• Actively review and provide recommendations on various document submissions relating to clinical care
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team on units
• Complete appropriate medication safety audits, such as VTE, opioid waste/discrepancies
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship activities
• Participate in the education and mentoring of new staff as well as precepting pharmacy students
• Participate in the education and ongoing learning of nursing staff
• Participate in continuous quality improvement of the pharmacy department
• Other duties, as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Registered Pharmacist, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy
• Knowledge of current evidence-based, best practice pharmacotherapeutics & pharmacokinetics and their application to patient-centered pharmaceutical care
• Continuing professional development as required by Regulated Health Professions Act
• General knowledge of appropriate dosages, delivery techniques, formulations and routes of administration of all medications.
• Knowledge & interpretation of laboratory and clinical parameters and their application to patient assessment & monitoring
• Knowledge & utilization of credible electronic & print form medical information resources
• General knowledge of aseptic technique & extemporaneous preparation of pharmaceuticals
• Basic computer skills, and knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Understanding and interpretation of research methodology and outcomes & critical appraisal of study design
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to function as an independent practitioner
• Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written in the English language), conflict resolution and decision-making skills
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to collaborate across disciplines/departments/programs
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Preferred

• Post-graduate Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency (ACPR)
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Experience with MEDITECH Expanse and BD Pyxis
• Ability to communicate in additional language(s)

Alignment with our Values

We Are Committed To Our Values

Be Kind- fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Support Each Other- working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Lead by Example- setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Keep Growing- embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Any successful candidate will need to live these values on a day-to-day basis.

Join Tomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!

Today CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annual visitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high-quality care across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, mental health, and more.

Tomorrow’s Hospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033. Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows, and equipment. Learn more here.

Learn more about our Strategic Plan here.