Pharmacy Technician

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to join the pharmacy teams at Sturgeon Community Hospital and Westview Health Center in St. Albert.

You will dispense, check and compound medications, and support safe patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role requires completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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 up to 50 lbs; standing or sitting for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute pharmaceutical products.
• Receive and triage medication orders; compound and repackage medications.
• Sterile and non-sterile compounding, final checks, inventory and procurement activities.

Education

CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Tools

Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care)

Oracle

Pyxis

Omnicell

Automated packaging equipment

Job description

AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy teams at Sturgeon Community Hospital and Westview Health Center. 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 dispensing and checking patient - specific medications, checking repackaged medications, coordinating and performing sterile & non-sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities. Opportunities for completion of Patient BPMHs in a clinical setting are also available. 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. This site requires availability for day, evening, weekends and statutory holidays. AHS Pharmacy Services 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.

• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $34.01
• Maximum Salary: $42.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Pharmacy Technician
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

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. Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis or Omnicell systems, and automated packaging equipment is also required.

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).

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Edmonton Zone, St. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital