Pharmacy Technician

Alberta Health Services; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta seeks a Pharmacy Technician I responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products in Cold Lake. The role entails receiving medication orders, compounding, inventory control, and collaborating with healthcare teams for patient care. Candidates must have a CCAPP-accredited training and be eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy. This full-time position aims to ensure safe and quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• 2 years of regulated Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Experience in rural hospital pharmacy is an asset.
• Must demonstrate reliability and good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute pharmaceutical products.
• Receive and triage medication orders.
• Maintain department records and statistics.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer skills

Education

Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Active or eligible for registration with ACP

Tools

EPIC Inventory software

Job description

Your Opportunity

Pharmacy Technicians will work with Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacists working to their full scope of practice. Under limited supervision of the Operations Manager, Pharmacy Technicians work collaboratively within the health care team performing moderately complex duties, performing all aspects of drug distribution and inventory control to provide efficient daily operation of all departmental services leading to safe and quality patient care. Core duties may include, but are not limited to: distribution related tasks, repackaging, final product checking and release required by Regulated health professionals, handling and storage of controlled substances, inventory control and management including receiving and purchasing of pharmaceuticals, emphasis on turnover to reduce outdating of medications, and provision of ward stock. Assisting with training of staff hires and precepting students. Obtaining information to facilitate medication reconciliation activities and clarifying discrepancies to support the provision of direct patient care as required. Maintaining department records, statistics and preparing reports as required. Building interactive relationships with all members of the healthcare team including communicating with nursing staff to clarify orders and requests, triaging drug information questions and distribution issues, providing zone support to program when required. Completion of internal validation programs as required for final product checking. Participating in special projects, performs other duties deemed necessary or assigned. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please apply with resume and cover letter.

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.

• Classification: Pharmacy Technician
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2025
• Temporary End Date: 28-JUL-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: $31.13
• Maximum Salary: $38.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Additional Required Qualifications

2 Years Regulated Pharmacy Technician with Alberta College of Pharmacists. Previous Hospital Pharmacy in rural, remote locations in North Zone is an asset. Demonstrate proficiency in the following: communication (verbal and written), interpersonal abilities, organizational and problem‑solving skills, ability to work independently and in teams as required, computer skills, continual personal quality improvement and lifelong learning. Must be in good physical condition as majority of shift involves: typing, static positions, visual acuity, heavy lifting and grip strength, twisting, standing, crouching, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, walking and standing for extended periods of time. Demonstration of reliability required of essential work in healthcare.

Preferred Qualifications

EPIC & EPIC Inventory experience, acute & ltc, barcoding, compounding & repackaging, dispensing functionality, medication transfers – ordering receiving, monitoring – par & opt – medication recalls – medication backorders, rural experience in North Zone. Preceptor for Technician Student Learning Rotations. Clinically Deployed Experience - BPMH/Med Review Trained.