Pharmacy Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fort McMurray Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to join the Northern Lights pharmacy team in Fort McMurray. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing medications, performing sterile and non-sterile compounding, and completing BPMHs in a clinical setting.

Mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with ACP/NAPRA standards are part of the role. Ideal candidates have ACP registration, hospital experience, and familiarity with compounding, medication procurement, and BPMHs, with strong

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.
• Physical demands include regular lifting up to 30 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, plus standing or sitting for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
• Receive and triage medication orders, and compound and repackage medication.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Critical thinking

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

Your Opportunity

AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Northern Lights. 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 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. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. The NLRH Pharmacy Technician schedule follows an alternate scheduling option per the HSAA Collective Agreement Letter of Understanding #31 (consecutive days of work).

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

• Classification: Pharmacy Technician
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 31-AUG-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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

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 Omnicell systems, and automated packaging equipment is also preferred.