Pharmacist Site Leader

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Regina; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks a Pharmacist Site Leader for Oncology Pharmacy Services at Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina. You will lead clinical and operational aspects of oncology pharmacy, ensuring safe drug distribution and high-quality patient care in a tertiary cancer program.

The role requires pharmacy leadership experience, Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent, and licensure in Saskatchewan. Strong collaboration with clinical teams and a patient-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Master’s degree preferred (PharmD, MSc, MHA, MBA).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities within the oncology pharmacy service programs.
• Ensure safe, comprehensive drug distribution and clinical oncology services.
• Oversee prescription dispensing, sterile IV admixture and hazardous drug handling.
• Plan and supervise policy development, program implementation and evaluation.
• Provide medication teaching and ensure high quality, cost-effective cancer services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Administrative leadership

Communication

Pharmaceutical care

Evidence-based guidelines

Research & analytics

IT proficiency

Team motivation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Hospital pharmacy residency (preferred)

Masters in Health Administration / MBA / PharmD (preferred)

SCPP licensure or eligibility

Job description

Closure Date: September 23, 2026 11:59 PM CST

Position #: 128065

Union: Out of Scope

Bargaining Unit: OOS - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency T&C

City/Town: Regina

Facility: Allan Blair Cancer Centre

Department: Oncology Pharmacy Services

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: October 12, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 37.50 hours per 1 week rotation

Salary: Salary and benefits as per terms and conditions of employment

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

As a member of the Care Services Division team, the Pharmacist Site Leader of Oncology Pharmacy Servicesis responsible and accountable for leading the operational activities within the oncology pharmacy service programs at the tertiary clinic sites of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (Allan Blair Cancer Centre, Regina) under the direction of the Provincial Manager, Oncology Pharmacy Services.

These responsibilities include ensuring the provision of safe, comprehensive and effective drug distribution services and the provision of clinical oncology pharmacy services within the principles of pharmaceutical care to optimize drug therapy. The Pharmacist Site Leader is involved in the planning, policy development and supervision of activities required for prescription dispensing, sterile IV admixture preparation, safe handling of hazardous drugs, distribution of drugs to the community and outside organizations, patient-focused clinical pharmacy services, medication teaching, drug resource management, medication reconciliation, investigational and clinical trial drug management and medication incident detection and monitoring. These responsibilities have been established to support the Care Services Division in its efforts to ensure safe, accessible, high-quality, cost effective cancer services are provided to Saskatchewan residents.

The Pharmacist Site Leader ensures the work environment enables and supports excellence in practice and promotes high quality of work life and safety for department staff and safe, high-quality care for patients.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree in Pharmacy.
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency program at a recognized Canadian teaching hospital is preferred.
• Master’s degree in Pharmacy (Pharm D, MSc), Health Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA) or PharmD from a recognized university is preferred. is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical or supervisory pharmacy experience in an ambulatory or hospital computerized environment or an equivalent combination of applicable education, training and a minimum of 1 year of clinical pharmacy/supervisory experience in a tertiary care hospital setting.
• Experience in an oncology setting is preferred.
• Experience with program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP) to practice pharmacy in Saskatchewan.

Skills:

• Has clinical and administrative experience such that he/she can be effective as a senior clinical and administrative leader in the provision of pharmacy services to patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of the principles of pharmaceutical care
• Strong understanding of the process of evidence-based guidelines
• Effective research, analytical, critical thinking, planning and evaluation skills
• Strong computer literacy across business software programs
• Ability to motivate and coach employees, teams and departments to achieve Agency goals and department objectives.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently toward goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with many individuals and groups including staff, students, unions and the general public.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.