Pharmacy Technician

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services’ Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products in oncology.

You will receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medications, and prepare sterile and non-sterile products under supervision. The role emphasizes order entry, final product verification, and distribution for patient prescriptions and ward stock, with opportunities to train staff,

Qualifications

• Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Minimum two years of direct oncology practice experience, including sterile compounding, is required.
• Candidates must be currently practicing in oncology and be an authorized chemotherapy checker, with Connect Care oncology experience essential.
• Prior hospital experience is required, including order entry, final product checking, sterile compounding, and all aspects of drug distribution.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage medication orders.
• Compound and repackage medications.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Distribute for individual prescriptions and ward stock.
• Support staff training and orientation and participate in special projects and programs.
• Maintain departmental records and statistics and prepare reports.

Skills

Oncology pharmacy experience

Sterile compounding

Education

CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

ACP registration as Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre is Canada’s largest comprehensive cancer centre and a world leading facility for oncology research, education, and patient care, offering both inpatient and outpatient services. Pharmacy services are a critical component of the Centre’s operations. The Pharmacy Technician practices to full scope, supporting all aspects of drug distribution to ensure efficient daily operations and safe, high quality patient care. Responsibilities include order entry; preparation, repackaging, and final product verification of both sterile and non sterile products; and distribution for individual patient prescriptions and ward stock. The role also involves supporting staff and student training and orientation, participating in special projects and programs, maintaining departmental records and statistics, and preparing reports as required. The Pharmacy Technician builds collaborative relationships with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including communicating with nursing staff to clarify medication orders and requests, triaging drug information inquiries, and resolving distribution issues. A high standard of performance is maintained through completion of internal validation programs that assess proficiency in key competencies such as aseptic technique, computerized order entry, and final product checking.

Description:

As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. You will receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medication and prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.

• Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy Department
• Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 24-SEP-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $34.01
• Maximum Salary: $42.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
• Classification: Pharmacy Technician
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy Department
• Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 24-SEP-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per Cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $34.01
• Maximum Salary: $42.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.Current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum two years of direct oncology practice experience, including sterile compounding, is required. Candidates must be currently practicing in oncology and be an authorized chemotherapy checker, with Connect Care oncology experience essential. Prior hospital experience is required, including a broad range of responsibilities such as order entry, final product checking, sterile compounding, and all aspects of drug distribution (e.g., ward stock, narcotics, and individual patient prescriptions). Demonstrated experience across all areas of oncology pharmacy practice is expected, including IV order entry, setup, preparation, and medication distribution. Experience with validation programs assessing proficiency in key competencies—such as aseptic technique, computerized order entry, and final product checking is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of experience in a retail Pharmacy setting. Membership in CAPhO. Membership with a Pharmacy professional organization.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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