Pharmacy Technician

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Boniface Hospital is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Distribution 1 team.

You will work under the supervision of a Pharmacist to support drug distribution, ensuring safe medication use and efficient operations in a hospital setting. Applicants should have a validated Pharmacy Technician certificate, be eligible for licensure with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba, and demonstrate strong communication and math skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills essential.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and independence in planning work to meet demanding schedules.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient matters.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Pharmacy Department’s drug distribution systems.
• Contribute to the safe and effective use of medications under supervision.
• Perform tasks within scope of practice as part of SBH pharmacy operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Written communication

Pharmaceutical calculations

Analytical thinking

Planning & time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Manitoba College of Pharmacists-approved pharmacy technician certificate

CPhM Pharmacy Technician Structured Practical Training Program

CPhM Pharmacy Technician Jurisprudence Examination

Job description

City: Winnipeg

Employer: St. Boniface Hospital

Site: St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Pharmacy Distribution 1

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $33.744, $34.245, $35.055, $35.842, $36.571, $37.319

Posting End Date: September 30, 2026

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Drug Distribution Manager and under the general supervision of a Pharmacist or other Pharmacy Technician, the incumbent is responsible for; Performing tasks within their scope of practice to participate in the Pharmacy Department’s drug distribution systems and contribute to the safe and effective use of medications at St. Boniface Hospital (SBH).

Experience

• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy practice is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of:
• a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Program (CCAPP) Accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate or;
• The program prescribed by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba for candidates who successfully complete a non-CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate.
• Pharmacy Technician Certificate.
• Completion or eligible to complete the CPhM Pharmacy Technician Structured Practical Training Program and CPhM Pharmacy Technician Jurisprudence Examination.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Recognized or eligible to be recognized as a Pharmacy Technician by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is required.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills essential.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and independence in planning work to meet demanding schedules.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals.
• Supports the Philosophy/Mission/Goals and Objectives of the St. Boniface Hospital.
• Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient/resident related matters is maintained.

If there are no applicants meeting the qualifications, the employer may consider an applicant who does not meet the above qualifications.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, lifting, and repetitive motion.
• Extensive use of eyesight and concentration for precision work.
• Extensive use of computers.
• Exposure to medications, chemicals, and solvents.
• May be required to travel to other sites.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.