PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (BAND LEVEL 6)

Memorial University of Newfoundland; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial University of Newfoundland in Newfoundland and Labrador seeks a Pharmacy Technician to manage the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory’s daily operations, maintain supplies, and support its technology platform.

The role involves assisting with curricula delivery, supervising students, and ensuring health and safety compliance within the lab environment, while coordinating experiential learning placements.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy (3–5 years) in community/hospital settings.
• Graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Technician Program or equivalent.
• Current licensure in good standing with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory.
• Set up labs and coordinate support for pharmacy operations technology (e.g., Kroll, EHR).
• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate students in applicable Pharmacy courses and learning scenarios.
• Maintain health and safety compliance, including eyewash inspections and waste/disposal logs.
• Coordinate experiential learning placements with course instructors using placement software.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Keyboarding

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

The Pharmacy Technician, in conjunction with course instructors and other pharmacy practice staff, will have primary responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance and technological operations of the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory (PPL). Duties include preparing and ordering supplies; controlling inventory; setting up labs; coordinating support for pharmacy operations technology (e.g. pharmacy management software such as Kroll, Electronic Health Record); and discussing modifications to the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory. The successful applicant will oversee health and safety compliance for the PPL, including but not limited to weekly emergency eyewash station inspections and logs, medication or compound disposal and sharps containers, and first aid kit supply maintenance. The incumbent will assist with the delivery and instruction of pharmacy practice curricula in consultation with course coordinators and other pharmacy practice staff and faculty, which will include instructing, supervising, grading, and evaluating student performance in applicable Pharmacy courses; assisting with organizing and/or training standardized health professional or patient learning interactions; serving as a standardized health professional or patient during learning scenarios, as needed; coordinating, within course, experiential learning placements with course instructors and using placement software (e.g. CORE Elms platform); assisting in the development of student practice related activities; assisting with accreditation and delivery of continuing education programs related to pharmacy practice; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (3-5 years) in pharmacy, preferably including experience in community and/or hospital settings; graduation from a recognized (accredited) Pharmacy Technician Program or equivalent; and current licensure in good standing with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador is required. The successful candidate should have excellent organizational and time management skills; the ability to multi-task; demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in English; demonstrated keyboarding and computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel); and experience with practice software (e.g. Kroll). The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, responsible, reliable, and accountable; able to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships; and be an effective problem solver. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain their practice skills through intermittent practice within community or hospital settings. Authorization through CPNL to administer injections would be considered an asset. Previous experience teaching, supervising, or evaluating students is highly desirable.

SALARY

$57,336 - $67,257 per annum (CUPE Local 1615)

CLOSING DATE

September 16, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, p reference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.