Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - West 5th

St. Joe's; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joe's is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the preparation, verification and supply of medications across the West 5th Campus and affiliated sites in Hamilton.

The role requires CCAPP accredited program or OCP-recognized training and current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. You will work Monday to Friday with afternoons to evenings in a hospital setting, using aseptic technique and hospital computer systems including KROLL.

Qualifications

• Completion of CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or OCP-recognized training.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Part-A Pharmacy Technician.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with hospital and KROLL systems an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Supports unit dose drug distribution and safe medication supply.
• Prepares sterile medications using aseptic technique.
• Maintains inventory and minimizes wastage in accordance with standards.
• Prepares, dispenses and documents controlled substances per policy.
• Liaises with healthcare team to ensure safe operation of the distribution system.
• Responds to priority calls and directs clinical questions to a pharmacist.

Skills

Attention to detail

Aseptic technique

Computer skills

Pharmaceutical terminology

Team player

Education

CCAPP Accredited Program

OCP training program

Job description

## Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - West 5thApply: In-Person: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain): Satellite Health Facility (Hamilton Downtown): Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown): King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton): Reactivation Care Centre Dundas: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: September 23, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR01830**Position Details****Job Number:**JR01830**Department:**Pharmacy W5th**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:**Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), Reactivation Care Centre Dundas, Satellite Health Facility (Hamilton Downtown) , West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)**Job Type:**Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time**Contract Duration: (If applicable)**13 months**Number of Positions:**1**Union:**OPSEU Local 206**Hourly Rate (Min / Max):**$32.32 - $37.27**Schedule****Work Days:**, Monday to Friday**Time of Day:**Afternoons, Days, Evenings**Shift:**Hours - 7.5 **Shift Start: (If applicable)** **Reason for Posting:**Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy**Application Dates****Opening Date:**2026-09-15**Closing Date:**2026-09-22**Job Description****Position Summary:** To support patient safety and the hospital’s medication management system through the preparation, verification and supply of medications.**Qualifications:** • Successful completion of a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, OR graduation from an OCP recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a registered Part-A Pharmacy Technician• Previous hospital experience is preferred• Experience with hospital and KROLL computer systems will be an asset• Typing, computer experience, aseptic technique, pharmaceutical arithmetic, and knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology• Demonstrated exactness and attention to detail in the performance of technical tasks• Able to communicate and cooperate with co-workers in a team oriented environment• Able to recognize professional limitations and refer all matters requiring clinical judgement to a pharmacist or appropriate health care professional • Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in a fast paced, constantly evolving department• Good attendance and work record is essential**Responsibilities:**• Supports the unit dose drug distribution system• Uses available automation and technology appropriately• Inventory management such that wastage is minimized and safety standards are maintained, as supported by the OCP, NAPRA, CSHP and Accreditation Canada• Prepares sterile medications using aseptic technique in accordance to the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) as well as Occupational Health and Safety guidelines• Adheres to all standards of practice and documentation for controlled substances in accordance with the Controlled Drug and Substance Act and departmental policies• Prepares, dispenses and maintains inventory of Investigational and Special Access Medications• Prepares patient specific mixtures and solutions in non-sterile manufacturing including topical preparations• Answers and determines priority of all incoming phone calls in the dispensing area, referring all clinical questions to a pharmacist• Liaises with other healthcare team members in order to ensure the safe and effective operation of the medication distribution system• All other duties as assigned.This position is mainly for the W5 campus however you may be assigned to other campus' as required.