Pharmacy Technician - Multiple Openings - (204680)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Pharmacy Technician in beautiful Vancouver Island, with multiple openings available. Enjoy competitive wages, employer-paid benefits, and various incentives including signing bonuses and relocation assistance. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited Pharmacy Technician program and hold current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Starting vacation entitlement of four weeks

Thirteen statutory holidays annually

Sick leave benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Educational scholarships

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Join Pharmacy Teams across the Vancouver Island region.
• Discuss schedules and locations with potential applicants.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Education

Grade 12

Accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

Come work as a Pharmacy Technician with Island Health.

Island Health is hiring Pharmacy Technicians to join our Pharmacy Teams across the Vancouver Island region. Multiple openings are available, including full time, part time, casual, and temporary positions.

Shifts will vary depending on the position. Apply today to discuss schedules, locations, and more details.

These positions may qualify for Provincial and/or Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.

**Signing bonuses!**

• Provincial Rural Retention Incentives: Up to $2,000 paid quarterly based on productive hours worked (up to $8,000 annually).
• Rural Remote Recruitment Incentives: Up to $20,000 signing bonus with a 24-month Return of Service for eligible vacancies, employees, and communities.
• Recruitment Incentives for Difficult to Fill Vacancies: Up to $15,000 signing bonus with a 24-month Return of Service for eligible vacancies, employees, and communities.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be available to eligible candidates.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to over 885,000 people across Vancouver Island, the Salish Sea islands, the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 healthcare professionals—including over 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists—along with volunteers and support staff, we deliver a broad range of health services including public health, primary care, home and community care, mental health, acute hospital services, and more across a diverse and expansive region.

We are committed to providing innovative, safe, and high-quality healthcare, fostering healthier communities and improving quality of life. Recognized as BC's Top Employer (2024), we prioritize cultural safety and humility, actively addressing Indigenous-specific racism, systemic racism, and colonial impacts.

For Indigenous applicants, support is available through our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team at: [e-mail]

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all genders, backgrounds, and underrepresented groups.

What We Offer

• Employer-paid benefits including dental, prescriptions, group life, long-term disability, and extensive health coverage
• Starting vacation entitlement of four weeks, with additional based on years of service
• Thirteen statutory holidays annually
• Sick leave benefits for eligible employees unable to work due to illness or injury
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• Employee discount program with local and national offers

Connect With Us

Follow our social media channels for updates on working at Island Health, upcoming events, and opportunities:

• Instagram: @vihealthcareers
• Facebook: Island Health Careers
• LinkedIn: Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

Skills and abilities will vary by location. For more details, see the full job description at: https://jd.viha.ca/JD5812.pdf