Pharmacy Technician - Multiple Openings - (204680)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking Pharmacy Technicians to join their teams across Vancouver Island. Multiple positions are available, including full-time and part-time roles. The organization offers competitive wages, employer-paid benefits, and various signing bonuses for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits including dental and health insurance

Four weeks of vacation

Thirteen statutory holidays

Sick leave benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Educational scholarships

Employee discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join Pharmacy Teams across the Vancouver Island region.
• Discuss schedules and locations for various openings.

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 based on the openings. 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 (max $8,000/year).
• Rural Remote Recruitment Incentives: Up to $20,000 signing bonus with a 24-month Return of Service for eligible vacancies and communities.
• Recruitment Incentives for Difficult-to-Fill Vacancies: Up to $15,000 signing bonus with a 24-month Return of Service.
• Relocation: Up to $5,000 assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health services to over 885,000 people across Vancouver Island, the Salish Sea islands, and northern communities. With more than 30,000 healthcare professionals, including 3,000+ doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists, along with volunteers and support staff, we deliver a wide range of health services across a diverse region.

We are committed to innovation, teaching, research, quality, and safety, aiming to create healthier communities and improve quality of life.

Island Health has received top employer awards, including BC's Top Employer (2024). We are dedicated to cultural safety, humility, and addressing systemic issues affecting Indigenous communities.

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

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

What We Offer

• Employer-paid benefits including dental, prescription, life insurance, disability, and extended health
• Starting with at least four weeks of vacation, with increases based on seniority
• Thirteen statutory holidays annually
• Sick leave benefits for those with sufficient credits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Connect With Us

Follow our social media channels for updates on working with Island Health and upcoming events.

• 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 with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

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