Pharmacy Technician - Multiple Openings Available - (223398)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking Pharmacy Technicians to join its teams across the Vancouver Island region. With multiple openings for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions, successful candidates can expect varying shifts. The organization promotes diversity and inclusion, urging applications from all backgrounds. This role may also qualify for Provincial and/or Federal Loan Forgiveness programs. Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and current registration as a Pharmacy Technician in British Columbia.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits package

Four weeks of vacation

Thirteen statutory holidays

Municipal Pension Plan

Competitive wages

Educational scholarships

Employee discount program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join Pharmacy Teams across the Vancouver Island region.
• Multiple openings available including full time, part time, casual and temporary positions.

Education

Grade 12 and accreditation in Pharmacy Technician program

Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician

Job description

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 healthcare professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff as well as 1,000 volunteers and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC's Top Employer (2024). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [e-mail]

Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

What We Offer

• Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan
• Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service
• Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually
• For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more

Connect With Us

• 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 an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills And Abilities

Please note, skills and abilities will vary by location.

Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations and more details.

Job Details

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 of work will vary as multiple openings are available. These positions may qualify for Provincial and/or Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.