Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacist

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Brockville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health facility in Brockville seeks a qualified pharmacist to manage pharmacy operations, ensure medication safety, and provide pharmaceutical care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD, experience in hospital management, and strong interpersonal skills. Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital management position considered an asset.
• Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care across clinical programs.
• Onboard and supervise pharmacy staff.
• Manage day-to-day pharmacy operations.
• Develop quality assurance programs.
• Engage with departmental committees.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality assurance

Leadership

Medication safety

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Clinical & Professional Practice
  • Provide pharmaceutical care across clinical programs, including medication reconciliation, care planning, safety reviews, and interdisciplinary rounds.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and resolve drug-related issues.
  • Disseminate drug information and support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy learners (students, residents).
  • Participate in drug formulary reviews and drug use evaluations.

• Leadership & Staff Development
  • Onboard, train, and supervise pharmacy staff during orientation in collaboration with the Professional Practice Lead.
  • Participate in performance evaluations for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
  • Coach, mentor, and lead staff to foster a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

• Operational Management
  • Manage day-to-day pharmacy operations, including staff scheduling, vacation approvals, weekly meetings, and purchase authorizations.
  • Provide backup coverage for the Director of Pharmacy as needed.
  • Coordinate drug distribution workflows to ensure timely, accurate, and seamless medication delivery.

• Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Develop and implement quality assurance and workload measurement programs.
  • Lead or support continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) Hospital Pharmacy Assessment Criteria and Accreditation Canada standards.
  • Evaluate pharmacy services for safety, efficiency, and staff competency.

• Strategic & Organizational Engagement
  • Participate in departmental and hospital committees or working groups as assigned.
  • Contribute to policy and process development, research, and strategic planning.
  • Uphold the values and goals outlined in the Corporate Strategic Plan.
  • Ensure compliance with The Royalu2019s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination-Free Policy and all safety protocols.

u00A0 Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or entry level Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), from a recognized university as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency, or a postgraduate clinical pharmacy degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital management position is considered an asset.
• Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy standards (OCP, NAPRA, CSHP)
• Experience or familiarity in CPOE (computer prescriber order entry), BMV (bedside medication verification, eMedRec (electronic medication reconciliation), eMAR (electronic medication administration records), EMR (electronic medical/ health record) is considered an asset.
• Experience working with electronic health record u00A0clinical software applications
• Experience in the medication reconciliation process.
• Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy, including knowledge of medication safety risks in health care.
• Experience or familiarity in pharmaceutical research in health care settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability for self-directed learning and working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing.u00A0 Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.