-Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician I at Sturgeon Community Hospital and Westview Health Center. You will prepare and distribute medications, handle sterile and non-sterile compounding, and perform final checks with a focus on safety and accuracy.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with pharmacists and teams, and contribute to BPMH activities while adhering to ACP standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Current, provisional, or transferable ACP registration as Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis or Omnicell systems.
• Experience with automated packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check patient-specific medications and repackaged meds.
• Coordinate sterile and non-sterile compounding and perform final medication checks.
• Manage inventory and procurement activities within pharmacy operations.
• Mentor Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, train new staff, and precept students.

Skills

English communication

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training Program (CCAPP accredited)

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 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.

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: 21-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 14-SEP-2026

Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 6

Shifts per cycle: 12

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: NOTE: This is a multi-site position. 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).