Pharmacist, Pharmacy – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until November 2027)

CHEO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Department at CHEO in Ottawa operates 24/7 and requires pharmacists who can work any shifts, including evenings, weekends and overnights. The role emphasizes safe dispensing, supervision of staff, and ongoing clinical development.

Qualified candidates have a pharmacy degree from a recognised university, Ontario licensure eligibility, and at least two years of hospital pharmacist experience. Bilingual English/French is preferred and residency or extensive hospital experience is a

Qualifications

• Vulnerable Sector Check is essential.
• Pharmacy degree from a recognised university is essential.
• Licensed or eligible to practise by The Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a hospital pharmacist preferred.
• Bilingual English/French preferred.
• Hospital residency or five years of hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Supervise pharmacy assistants and technicians in dispensing and compounding.
• Maintain clinical expertise in at least one area of clinical pharmacy.
• Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients.
• Share evening, weekend and overnight coverage.
• Train and orient new personnel on drug distribution and clinical services.
• Participate in precepting pharmacy students, interns and residents.
• Contribute to departmental publications and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and participate in QA programs.
• Assist in developing and evaluating pharmacy programs and services.
• Attend meetings and uphold professional conduct with staff and public.

Skills

Vulnerable Sector Check

Hospital pharmacist experience

Bilingual English/French

Education

Pharmacy degree from a recognised university

Hospital pharmacy residency program (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand- alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitisation of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 and 2025 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognised CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and northern Ontario.

Compensation Pay Range

$52.15-$64.50

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Pharmacists need to be available to work any shifts including weekends, evenings and overnights.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient dispensing of medications
• Supervises all work performed by the pharmacy assistants and technicians which includes dispensing of medications, sterile and non sterile compounding, calculations, etc
• Maintains clinical expertise in at least one area of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team, as well as to patients
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
• Rotates through dispensary, sterile and non sterile compounding and clinical staff pharmacists’ duties.
• Shares evening, week-end and overnight coverage
• Shares the responsibility of training and/or orienting of new personnel with respect to drug distribution and clinical service aspects of his/her designated area
• Performs the duties of a preceptor for pharmacy students, interns and residents
• Contributes and/or assists in the organization of departmental publications and presentations
• Maintains knowledge of current hospital and pharmacy policies and ensures compliance
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of pharmacy programs and services
• Participates in departmental Quality Assurance programs, drug utilization reviews, workload measurements
• Undertakes special projects as assigned
• Completes professional activities on a daily basis
• Initiates and/or completes medication incident reports as required
• Participates on hospital or departmental committees as assigned
• Attends and participates in departmental and hospital meetings such as pharmacist meeting, Staff Meeting, Education seminars
• Maintains professional conduct and standards in all aspects of his/her work and when interacting with hospital staff and the public
• Cover Kid Care Pharmacy as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy manager

Qualifications

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Graduate of a Pharmacy degree from a recognised university (Essential)
• Licensed or eligible for licencing to practise pharmacy by The Ontario College of Pharmacist (Essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Hospital Pharmacist (Preferred)
• Bilingual (English/ French) (Preferred)
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency program at a recognised Canadian teaching hospital and /or at least five (5) years experience in hospital (Preferred)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs

• Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre‑screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.