Pharmacy Technician

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a Pharmacy Technician responsible for prescription preparation, stock management, and patient data maintenance. Applicants should have completed a Pharmacy Technician Program, possess effective communication skills, and have some practical experience. This role is temporary full-time, offering a competitive wage of $32.32 to $37.26 per hour.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts

Access to UHN shuttle service

Qualifications

• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Two years practical and related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform all technical aspects of prescription preparation.
• Ensure patient information is updated in the pharmacy computer system.
• Complete all required reports and documentation.

Skills

Load & Unload

Inventory Control

Customer Service

Pharmacy Software

Communication skills

Math

Pharmacy Technician Experience

Compounding Medications

Education

Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Job description

Union : OPSEU

Number of Vacancies : 1

Site : Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department : Pharmacy In-Patient

Reports to : Manager

Wage Range : $32.32 to $37.26 per hour (start rate is non‑negotiable)

Hours : 37.5 Hours per Week

Shifts : Mon‑Fri Days Evenings Weekends Statutory Holidays On Call

Status : Temporary Full‑Time (12 month contract)

Closing Date : November 6 2025

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Pharmacy Services Inpatient Operations Team the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the following :

Duties

• Independently performing all technical aspects of prescription preparation including compounding and dispensing responsibilities as per master worksheets
• Replenishing stock medication supplies for assigned areas
• Ensuring patient information is updated and maintained in the pharmacy computer system
• Completing all required reports and documentation
• Attending participating and assisting in staff and patient training / educational functions
• Performing workload measurement support functions
• Performing cross‑functional and / other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college or recognized equivalent required
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician (Part A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies / machinery
• Two years practical and related experience preferred
• Previous hospital experience with unit dose system and intravenous admixture service preferred

Additional Information

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including : travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on‑site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full‑time

Key Skills

Load & Unload, LTC Pharmacy, Typing, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Hospital Experience, Pharmacy Software, Communication skills, Math, Pharmacy Technician Experience, Order Entry, Compounding Medications

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1