Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician I to join the Pharmacy Central Production team in Calgary. You will perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, prepare repackaged medications, conduct final checks, and manage inventory and procurement in a fast-paced environment.

You will receive medication orders, triage and dispense as directed by pharmacists, mentor Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, and support quality improvement initiatives while adhering to NAPRA and

Qualifications

• Completion of CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform sterile & non-sterile compounding.
• Final checks of medications and order verification.
• Inventory, procurement activities, and repackaging of medications.
• Check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy Assistants and other Technicians.
• Complete Patient BPMHs in a clinical setting.
• Mentor Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians; train new staff; precept students.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Adhere to NAPRA and ACP standards; oversee delegated tasks; participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Accountability

Teamwork

Education

CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

ACP registration as Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Willow Pharmacy

Connect Care

Oracle

Pyxis

Omnicell

Automated packaging equipment

Job description

AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Central Production. You will work to full scope of practice and support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in all areas of medication distribution. Responsibilities include coordinating and performing sterile & non-sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities. You will check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy Assistants and other Technicians, prepare and check repackaged medications, and complete Patient BPMHs in a clinical setting. The role also involves mentoring Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, training new staff, and precepting students while collaborating closely with pharmacists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. You will adhere to NAPRA and ACP standards, oversee delegated tasks, and contribute to operational activities and quality improvement initiatives. Strong verbal and written English communication skills, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential. Physical demands include standing, walking, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and kneeling. The role includes handling hazardous medications using appropriate PPE. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, follow established procedures, and adapt to changing workflows and technology.

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.

• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Pharmacy Central Production
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 16
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $34.01
• Maximum Salary: $42.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Pharmacy Technician
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Pharmacy Central Production
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 16
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• 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:

To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, Physical demands of the role include regular lifting of up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., as well as frequent pushing and pulling, and standing or sitting for extended periods. Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis or Omnicell systems, and automated packaging equipment is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership in a Pharmacy Technician association (e.g., PTSA, CAPT, CSHP) is preferred. Applicants should have recent experience - a minimum of 1 year experience within the past 2 years as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting, including sterile and nonsterile compounding, inventory procurement.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

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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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Pharmacy Central Production