Pharmacy Technician

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote retention allowance

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I - Quality Assurance Leader (QAL) to lead QA programs, verify aseptic processes, and support compliance at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. The role requires hospital pharmacy experience, leadership skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Flexible hybrid work within Alberta is available. The position offers a competitive hourly rate with a remote retention allowance and opportunities to influence sterile and non-sterile

Qualifications

• Completion of CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Current or transferable ACP registration as Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• As Pharmacy Technician I, prepare and distribute pharmaceutical products.
• Receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medications.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Coaching

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy software

Education

CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

ACP registration as Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Distribution Practice & Quality Assurance Manager, the Pharmacy Technician - Quality Assurance Leader (QAL) works independently, as well as in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team, Technical Practice Leaders, Aseptic Leads and other internal and external parties. The QAL is responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance programs at their assigned sites to monitor for compliance with established standards and guidelines (e.g., National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities [NAPRA], Alberta College of Pharmacists [ACP], Alberta Health Services [AHS]. The QAL provides site-based support for verification of sterile and non-sterile compounding personnel, facilities, and equipment. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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: Distribution Practice Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 09-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a pharmacy technician in hospital pharmacy, ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity, with practice experience in hazardous and non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounding. A minimum of 2 years' experience as an Aseptic Lead. Leadership skills including an understanding of adult learning concepts, demonstrated ability to coach and teach, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Ability to translate complex concepts into understandable components. Ability to prioritize workload and multiple projects on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of a dynamic work environment. Project management skills to plan, develop, and implement new programs. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs, and pharmacy software programs. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years informal pharmacy leadership experience (e.g. technician educator, medication safety, compounding, repackaging, and/or project technician). Completion of change management education. Completion of Introduction to LEADs in a Caring Environment. Membership with a pharmacy professional organization. Recent volunteer experience with a pharmacy professional organization, regulatory or certification body.