Staff Pharmacist

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health authority in Yellowknife is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to oversee medication procurement and distribution. The ideal candidate will provide drug information and manage a team of pharmacy technicians. Relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy and licensure in Canada are essential. This role offers a challenging career in Canada's North.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed pharmacist in Canada.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the procurement and distribution of medications.
• Provide drug information and education.
• Direct pharmacy technicians during pharmaceutical service delivery.

Skills

Licensed pharmacist in Canada

Experience working in a hospital pharmacy

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife and reporting directly to the Manager, Pharmacy Services, the Staff Pharmacist maintains and monitors the procurement and distribution of medications, provides drug information and education within STH and its affiliated clinics. The position may also provide functional direction to 4 pharmacy technicians during the delivery of their pharmaceutical services.

Key Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Canada
• Experience working in a hospital pharmacy

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only: Health Recruitment, Department of Finance, Government of the Northwest Territories, YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR, BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9, Tel [phone] Extension 14106, Fax [phone], [e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.