Pharmacy Technician

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to join the Inpatient Pharmacy team at U of A Stollery Children’s Hospital. The role covers preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products, including sterile and non-sterile compounding, and triaging orders.

You will uphold ACP and NAPRA standards, mentor staff, and participate in BPMH processes while working in a fast‑paced hospital setting with a flexible shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Completion of CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program and ACP registration.
• Provisional or transferable registration acceptable; ability to work in a hospital setting.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lb regularly and up to 50 lb occasionally; standing or sitting for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute pharmaceutical products within scope of practice.
• Receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medications.
• Prepare sterile and nonsterile products; support procurement and inventory control.
• Perform BPMH tasks and collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

ACP registration as Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care)

Oracle

Pyxis

Job description

Your Opportunity: Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a dedicated professional to join our pharmacy team at The U of A and Stollery Hospitals. In this role, you will work to your full scope of practice, supporting safe, efficient, and high‑quality patient care across all areas of drug distribution. You will perform duties related to medication distribution activities, including sterile and nonsterile compounding. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to checking and dispensing patient specific medications including medication orders prepared by pharmacy assistants and/or pharmacy technicians. This role may also involve preparing, checking, and dispensing non-sterile compounded and repackaged medications. Support procurement and inventory control, and complete best possible medication histories from patients. Additional key responsibilities are mentoring pharmacy personnel, training new staff, and precepting students. This role may collaborate with pharmacists and other interdisciplinary teams. You will uphold NAPRA and ACP standards, oversee delegated tasks, and contribute to operational activities and improvement initiatives. Strong verbal and written English communication skills are essential, along with professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate excels in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, and adaptability, and is committed to confidentiality, accuracy, and effective teamwork. Candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively, follow instructions, and adapt to changing workflows and technologies. Physical requirements include visual acuity, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and extended standing and walking. This role also involves handling hazardous or allergenic medications using appropriate PPE.

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: Inpatient Pharmacy

Primary Location: U of A Stollery Childrens Hos

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 17-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 12-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date: 13-SEP-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Other

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

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. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. 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.

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, and completing Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH). Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis or automated dispensing systems is an asset.