Pharmacy Technician I

Covenant Health Canada; Camrose; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician I to join the St. Mary’s Hospital pharmacy team in Alberta.

You will perform non-sterile and sterile compounding, final checks, inventory, and procurement while mentoring staff and supporting pharmacists and interdisciplinary teams. Requirements include graduation from a Pharmacy Technician program and ACP registration, with preferred hospital experience and familiarity with EPIC/Willow.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program or recognized equivalent required.
• Active registration with Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) required.
• Demonstrated communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work in teams. Demonstrated computer or word processing skills.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Problem solving

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician program

Tools

EPIC

Willow

Job description

Your Opportunity

Covenant Health is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at the St. Mary's Hospital. 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 coordinating and performing non-sterile compounding, hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities. You will check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy Assistants and other Technicians, prepare and check repackaged medications. 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.

Description

The Pharmacy Technician I provides technical and operational assistance to the Pharmacy Department in the preparation, checking, distribution and procurement of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Pharmacy Technician I
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy, St. Mary's Hospital
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $34.01
• Maximum Salary: $42.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) required.

Additional Required Qualifications

Demonstrated communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work in teams. Demonstrated computer or word processing skills. Committed to continual personal quality improvement and lifelong learning.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior hospital experience. Membership with a pharmacy professional organization is preferred. Experience with sterile hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounding considered an asset. Experience with EPIC and Willow considered an asset.