Pharmacy Technician

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership in pharmacy associations (e

Willow/Oracle/Pyxis experience (asset)

Job summary

Alberta Health Services, Cross Cancer Institute, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to join the Cancer Care Alberta pharmacy team. You will work at full scope, performing sterile and non-sterile compounding, final medication checks, and dispensing duties to support patient care.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, training new colleagues, and collaborating with pharmacists and health-care teams, while adhering to ACP and NAPRA standards and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities.
• Check and dispense patient-specific medication orders and repackaged meds.
• Mentor assistants and technicians, train staff, and precept students.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and interdisciplinary teams; participate in committees or projects.
• Maintain department records, statistics, and prepare reports.

Skills

Strong English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

ACP registration as Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care)

Oracle

Pyxis

Job description

Your Opportunity

Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at the Cross Cancer Institute. 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 and repackaged medications. The role also involves mentoring assistants and technicians, training new staff, and precepting students while collaborating closely with pharmacists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Additional responsibilities may include participating in committees or working groups, or special projects as assigned, maintaining department records, statistics and preparing reports as required. You will adhere to NAPRA and ACP standards 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. Cancer Care Alberta Pharmacy provides opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and career advancement, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care.

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 Classification: Pharmacy Technician Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 8 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

• 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 (including hazardous products), 1 year+ experience in an oncology setting, and recent prior experience in a community or other relevant pharmacy setting.


• 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, CAPhO) is preferred.


• Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, and Pyxis is an asset.