Senior Pharmacy Services Leader — Hospital Operations

Georgian Bay General Hospital; Midland; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) seeks an experienced Manager of Pharmacy Services to provide operational leadership for medication management across the organization. You will lead pharmacists, technicians, and learners, ensuring safe, efficient, patient‑centred care aligned with regulatory standards and GBGH priorities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement, cost‑effective practices, and a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (PharmD preferred).
• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists in good standing, Part A.
• Minimum five years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Experience supporting quality improvement, accreditation processes, and/or medication safety initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of medication management systems, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team‑building skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to GBGH Values and Purpose Statement.
• Exceptional operational, financial, and systems thinking.
• Strong data literacy—comfortable using metrics to drive decisions.
• Demonstrated success leading change and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of pharmacy services, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient‑centred medication management.
• Lead and support pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and learners.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and coordination of departmental activities.
• Collaborate with clinical programs and support services to optimise medication use systems.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario College of Pharmacists standards, Accreditation Canada Medication Management Standards, and applicable legislation.
• Promote a culture of medication safety and continuous quality improvement.
• Support and participate in medication safety initiatives, incident review processes, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate pharmacy‑related quality indicators and support reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance medication management practices, workflows, and systems.
• Support implementation of quality improvement initiatives aligned with GBGH strategic priorities.
• Contribute to policy development, review, and implementation related to pharmacy and medication management.
• Build strong working relationships with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care.
• Facilitate effective communication within the pharmacy team and across clinical programs.
• Participate on committees and working groups related to medication management and patient safety.
• Support budget planning and monitoring for pharmacy operations.
• Contribute to cost‑conscious decision‑making, including inventory management and product utilisation.
• Assist with procurement processes and vendor relationships as required.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment aligned with GBGH’s mission, vision, and values.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management for pharmacy staff.
• Support staff education, training, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Data literacy

Prioritization

Team building

Financial acumen

Education

PharmD preferred

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Ontario College of Pharmacists registration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) seeks an experienced Manager of Pharmacy Services to provide operational leadership for medication management across the organization. You will lead pharmacists, technicians, and learners, ensuring safe, efficient, patient‑centred care aligned with regulatory standards and GBGH priorities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement, cost‑effective practices, and a culture of safety.