Pharmacy Technician 3

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a licensed Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team on a full‑time basis. The role requires an active OCP license, at least 3 years of experience, and the ability to work days, evenings or nights within a 8‑hour shift rotation.

Strong English and French communication, teamwork and problem‑solving are essential. You will handle processing, dispensing support, and collaborate with pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate medication distribution.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with OCP.
• 3 years of Pharmacy Technician experience.

Education

OCP Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

EPIC

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, evenings, and nights, including weekends, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with OCP;
• 3 years of previous Registered Pharmacy Technician experience;
• Strong skills and knowledge of the area of interest.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, EPIC);
• NAPRA knowledge;
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good time management skills;
• Able to work in a team environment;
• Able to work independently;
• Able to prioritize work;
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced). The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail].