Pharmacy Technician - PM Inpatient

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts (travel, dining,停车

On-site gym access

Job summary

The University Health Network's Pharmacy Department at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre seeks a Temporary Full-Time Pharmacy Technician for 12 months. The role reports to the Manager and aligns with OPSEU union; hours are 37.5 per week, with days/evenings/weekends.

You will prepare prescriptions, replenish stock, maintain patient data in the pharmacy system, and complete reports. Qualifications include a Pharmacy Technician program, registration with Ontario College of Pharmacists, and strong

Qualifications

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college or recognized equivalent.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician (Part A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery.
• Two years practical and related experience preferred.
• Previous hospital experience with unit dose system and intravenous admixture service, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently performing all technical aspects of prescription preparation including compounding and dispensing responsibilities, as per master worksheets.
• Replenishing stock medication supplies for assigned areas.
• Ensuring patient information is updated and maintained in the pharmacy computer system.
• Completing all required reports and documentation.
• Attending, participating and assisting in staff and patient training/educational functions.
• Performing workload measurement support functions.
• Performing cross-functional and/other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability

Learning new technologies

Hospital experience

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program

Pharmacy Technician Registration (Part A)

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: OPSEU

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Pharmacy

Reports to: Manager

Wage Range: $32.32 to $37.26 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week

Shifts: Mon-Fri, Days/Evenings/Weekends/Statutory Holidays/On Call

Status: Temporary Full-Time (12 Months Contract)

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Pharmacy Services Inpatient Operations Team, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the following:

Duties

• Independently performing all technical aspects of prescription preparation including compounding and dispensing responsibilities, as per master worksheets
• Replenishing stock medication supplies for assigned areas
• Ensuring patient information is updated and maintained in the pharmacy computer system
• Completing all required reports and documentation
• Attending, participating and assisting in staff and patient training/educational functions
• Performing workload measurement support functions
• Performing cross-functional and/other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college or recognized equivalent required
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician (Part A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery
• Two years practical and related experience preferred
• Previous hospital experience with unit dose system and intravenous admixture service, preferred

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Why join UHN?

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.