Pharmacy Technician - Multiple Openings Available - (216024)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Pharmacy Technician, contributing to patient care across Vancouver Island. With multiple openings across full-time, part-time, and casual roles, candidates must have an accredited qualification and be registered with the College of Pharmacists. Competitive salary, benefits, and commitment to diversity included.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Thirteen statutory holidays

Sick leave benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Competitive wages

Educational scholarships

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Join Pharmacy Teams across the Vancouver Island region.
• Shifts and locations will vary.
• Discuss schedules and details during application.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a healthcare team

Attention to detail

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.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to over 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea, 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 1,000 volunteers, Island Health offers a broad range of services such as public health, primary care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, and hospital care across a diverse region.

We are committed to providing superior healthcare through innovation, teaching, research, and a focus on quality and safety, aiming to create healthier, stronger communities and improve quality of life.

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

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

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

What We Offer

• Employer-paid benefits including dental, prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plans
• Starting with at least four weeks of vacation, with additional accrual over years of service
• Thirteen statutory holidays annually
• Sick leave benefits for employees with sufficient credits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• Employee discount programs on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, and more

Connect With Us

Follow our social media channels for updates on working with 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