Pharmacist's Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg is seeking a candidate currently enrolled in a pharmacy program to provide support. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all patient matters. This role emphasizes independence and flexibility in work planning and requires current registration with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba.

Skills

Knowledge of information systems technology and software

Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

Flexibility and independence in planning work

Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships

Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient/resident related matters

Education

Current enrollment in the University of Manitoba College of Pharmacy or other accredited School of Pharmacy

Current registration as a student with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - Health Sciences Centre

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 05/01/2026

FTE: 0.20

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Current enrollment in the University of Manitoba College of Pharmacy, or other accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration as a student with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of information systems technology and software preferred.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the English language.
• Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and independence in planning work to meet demanding schedules.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals.
• Supports the Philosophy/Mission/Goals and Objectives of the WRHA Pharmacy Program and the sites it services.
• Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient/resident related matters.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, lifting and repetitive motion.
• May be required to travel to other sites.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.