Systemic Therapy Pharmacist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Manitoba is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to support safe and effective systemic therapy services across the province. The role involves developing and maintaining processes for medication use and requires entry-to-practice credentials in Pharmacy from an accredited university. Applicants with 2+ years of experience and oncology exposure are preferred. Successful candidates must have an active pharmacy license in Manitoba. This is a permanent position with day shifts and no union involvement.

Qualifications

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Pharmacy from an accredited university.
• 2 years of recent experience as a Pharmacist in the Health System preferred.
• Oncology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe delivery of systemic therapy services across Manitoba.
• Contribute to the development of processes and documentation for medication use.
• Work with pharmacies to ensure alignment with provincial standards.

Skills

Pharmaceutical calculations

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility in planning work

System-thinking

Education

Entry-to-practice academic credential in Pharmacy

Tools

PPE for hazardous materials

Job description

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CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 358-25-7144001

Posting End Date: December 24, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: McCharles

Department: Pharmacy

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: D days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Job Summary:

The Systemic Therapy Program (STP) Staff Pharmacist supports the safe, effective, and standardized delivery of systemic therapy services across Manitoba. Working as part of the Systemic Therapy Program (STP) and Pharmacy Operations teams, the pharmacist contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of tools, processes, documentation, and systems that enable safe medication use.

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy Operations, the STP Pharmacist works under the direction of the Senior Pharmacist, Provincial Initiatives, to ensure alignment with provincial standards, compounding requirements, and systemic therapy workflows.

The STP Pharmacist supports medication-use system processes, compounding recipe development, operational workflows, provincial standardization activities, and quality initiatives across systemic therapy sites. The incumbent participates in provincial and SDO working groups, supports education material development, contributes to process improvement activities, and serves as a resource to staff.

Note: The successful candidate will be working with hazardous materials on a daily basis. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training are provided. Primary working hours are Monday to Friday day shifts.

Qualifications:

Required:

Level of Formal Education & Experience

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Pharmacy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM)
• 2 years of recent experience as a Pharmacist in the Health System is preferred
• Oncology experience is preferred

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to evaluate and support medication-use workflows and safe medication practices.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and independence in planning work to meet demanding schedules
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals
• Demonstrated system-thinking in daily work
• Ability to use and learn new software programs and apply those skills to implement and support medication systems
• Understanding of pharmacy structures and operations, standard policies and practices is an asset

Required Licenses, Registrations, Designations

• Active license and member in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba
• Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology membership is considered an asset

Physical Requirements

• Standing, lifting, and repetitive motion
• High levels of visual concentration for precise work
• Ability to work under stress and time constraints
• Occasional extended hours may be required
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens,
• Routine work with hazardous materials (PPE and training provided)
• Maintains current sterile compounding validation in accordance with Pharmacy Department policies, including competency assessments and required revalidation intervals

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
• Ability to speak French is considered an asset.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.