Pharmacy Operations Manager

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for a Temporary Pharmacy Operations Manager in Central Corridor, based at Red Deer Regional Hospital. You will lead a team delivering patient- and customer-centered pharmaceutical services.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, you’ll set vision, plan strategically, and ensure service delivery while coordinating with Provincial teams. The role requires hospital pharmacy leadership, eligibility to register as a pharmacy technician in Alberta, and a

Qualifications

• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Alberta College of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.
• Progressive and demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital pharmacy environment.
• A minimum of 3 years in a hospital pharmacy role ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Coaching

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Operational planning

Education

Pharmacy technician registration (Alberta College of Pharmacy)

Tools

Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care)

Oracle

Pyxis/Omnicell

Automated packaging systems

Job description

Your Opportunity

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a dedicated professional to join our pharmacy team as a Temporary Pharmacy Operations Manager in Central Corridor. Help us achieve our purpose of delivering an exceptional medication experience through your character, collaboration, and continuous personal growth!

Description

The Pharmacy Operations Manager in Central Corridor will be responsible for attracting and developing a team of highly capable, committed staff who share a passion for patient and customer centered care. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, you will work as a team to provide leadership, vision, strategic planning and service delivery of Pharmacy Services for the Central Corridor. The Pharmacy Operations Manager position works closely with the Central Corridor Pharmacy Management Team and the Provincial Pharmacy Operations Team in support of the vision, mission, and business plan of Alberta Health Services. The position is primarily responsible and accountable for making operational decisions for drug distribution services and technical functions and having direct leadership responsibility for pharmacy technicians and assistants.

Job Details

• Classification: Manager


• Union: Exempt


• Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services Central Corridor


• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital


• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta


• Negotiable Location: Within Central Zone


• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits


• FTE: 1.00


• Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026


• Date Available: 03-SEP-2026


• Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027


• Hours per Shift: 7.75


• Length of Shift in weeks: 2


• Shifts per cycle: 10


• Shift Pattern: Days


• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday


• Minimum Salary: $37.76


• Maximum Salary: $64.76


• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Alberta College of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. Progressive and demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital pharmacy environment.

Additional Required Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years in a hospital pharmacy role ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity is desired.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis/Omnicell, and automated packaging systems. Leadership experience in hospital pharmacy operations. Strong communication, organization, coaching, and change management skills. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources and priorities, drive innovation, and deliver customer-focused results. Skilled in operational planning, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.