Pharmacy Technician - Multiple Openings - (204680)

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Pharmacy Technician, with multiple openings across Vancouver Island. Enjoy competitive wages, employer-paid benefits, and various incentives including signing bonuses and relocation assistance. Ideal for those seeking a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Thirteen statutory holidays

Sick leave benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Educational scholarships

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Join Pharmacy Teams across the Vancouver Island region.
• Discuss schedules, locations, and more details.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Education

Grade 12 and 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 so we can 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: Up to $5,000 relocation assistance 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. Our team includes more than 30,000 healthcare professionals, including over 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists, along with 1,000 volunteers, supported by 12 foundations and 19 auxiliaries. We deliver a broad range of services, including public health, primary care, home and community care, mental health, substance use services, and hospital care across a diverse region.

We are committed to providing innovative, high-quality care through teaching and research, fostering healthier communities and improving quality of life.

Island Health has been recognized as BC's Top Employer (2024). We prioritize cultural safety and humility, actively addressing Indigenous-specific racism, systemic racism, and colonial impacts.

If you identify as Indigenous, please contact our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support at: [e-mail]

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

What We Offer

• Employer-paid benefits including dental, prescriptions, life insurance, long-term disability, and extended health coverage
• Starting at four weeks of vacation, with additional based on years of service
• Thirteen statutory holidays annually
• Sick leave benefits for eligible employees
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• Employee discount program on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, and more

Connect With Us

Follow our social media channels to learn more about 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, with current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

Skills and abilities will vary by location.

For more details, visit: https://jd.viha.ca/JD5812.pdf