Pharmacy Technician - Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Pharmacy (252570-67)

Hiringplatform; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, Ontario, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for a regular full-time 1.0 FTE in the Pharmacy department. Duties include sterile product preparation, narcotic management, compounding, packaging, inventory control, and BPMH entry.

Requirements: Pharmacy Technician program; current Ontario Pharmacists licensure; at least one year of hospital inpatient pharmacy experience; Meditech and MS Office skills; ability to work with minimal supervision; strong communication

Qualifications

• Completed a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college.
• Current licensure by the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Minimum of one years’ experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy
• Experience with Meditech Pharmacy Module and/or order entry is an asset.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
• Experience using aseptic technique, drug dispensing systems and equipment, pharmaceutical compounding /packaging, pharmaceutical calculations, working knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision to complete duties.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal required.
• Experience with interviewing patients, interdisciplinary staff, family members and other care providers is an asset.
• Experience with Ontario MedsCheck Program or in completing BPMH and medication reconciliations in a hospital setting is an asset.
• Demonstrated reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of unit dose distribution, such as preparing sterile products (including chemotherapy drugs and total parental nutrition) using aseptic technique
• Narcotic and controlled drug management
• Compounding/manufacturing medications
• Drug packaging; inventory control functions and performing tech-check-tech.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives
• Obtaining Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH) as part of Medication Reconciliation
• Transporting drugs to patient care areas
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Skills

Aseptic technique

Pharmaceutical compounding

Drug dispensing systems

BPMH/Medication Reconciliation

Quality improvement

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attendance & punctuality

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program

Licensed Pharmacy Technician (Ontario College of Pharmacists)

Minimum 1 year hospital inpatient pharmacy experience

Tools

Meditech Pharmacy Module

Order entry systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Pharmacy (252570-67)

Position Available: Pharmacy Technician
Status: Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE) This position falls under the Full Time Collective Agreement
Department: Pharmacy
Union: CUPE
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Rate of Pay: $35.09/hr - $35.81/hr

Posting Date: September 28, 2026

Closing Date: October 5, 2026

Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on October 5, 2026.

About Joseph Brant Hospital:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca .

Position Summary:

Responsibilities:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• All aspects of unit dose distribution, such as preparing sterile products (including chemotherapy drugs and total parental nutrition) u sing aseptic technique
• Narcotic and controlled drug management
• Compounding/manufacturing medications
• Drug packaging; inventory control functions and performing tech-check-tech.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives
• Obtaining Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH) as part of Medication Reconciliation
• Transporting drugs to patient care areas
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Qualifications:

• Completed a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college.
• Current licensure by the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Minimum of one years’ experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy
• Experience with Meditech Pharmacy Module and/or order entry is an asset.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
• Experience using aseptic technique, drug dispensing systems and equipment, pharmaceutical compounding /packaging, pharmaceutical calculations, working knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision to complete duties.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal required.
• Experience with interviewing patients, interdisciplinary staff, family members and other care providers is an asset.
• Experience with Ontario MedsCheck Program or in completing BPMH and medication reconciliations in a hospital setting is an asset.
• Demonstrated reliable attendance and punctuality.

Please Note:

Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [e-mail] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.