Territorial Specialist Pharmacy

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Territorial Specialist in Pharmacy to support regional pharmacy teams. This role emphasizes the procurement and distribution of medications while providing essential drug information and education. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacology and change management, with a commitment to fostering academic partnerships and enhancing professional practices. With a competitive salary range and generous benefits, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector of the Northwest Territories.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Cost of living allowances

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in healthcare/clinical setting required.
• Eligibility for registration under the NWT Pharmacy Act is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy teams in procurement and distribution of medications.
• Provide drug information and education within the NTHSSA.

Skills

Knowledge of Pharmacology

Change Management

Team Building & Collaboration

Conflict Resolution Skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy

Job description

The incumbent supports regional pharmacy teams with maintaining and monitoring the procurement and distribution of medications and provides drug information and education within the NTHSSA. This position helps guide clinical practice based on the shared vision of the NTHSSA and will foster and sustain academic partnerships to advance professional practices and develop the territorial workforce. The Territorial Specialist, Pharmacy will role-model vigilance in ensuring the highest quality of care.

Key Skills:

1. Knowledge of Pharmacology and application of pharmaceutical care and evidence-based therapeutics for delivering pharmacy services.
2. Knowledge of Change Management – ability to design and facilitate a change process.
3. Team Building & Collaboration – ability to build and work with groups and teams, plan and implement change, and navigate group dynamics effectively.
4. Conflict Resolution Skills – ability to manage and resolve conflicts within teams or organizations.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy.
2. Experience: Ten (10) years of recent experience in a healthcare/clinical setting.
3. Licensing Requirements: Must be eligible for registration under the NWT Pharmacy Act.
4. Must meet the requirements for licensing as a pharmacist in the NWT.
5. Willingness to become a member of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP).

The GNWT offers a competitive salary (the range for this role is $113K - $135K), professional development opportunities, cost of living allowances of $3,700 in Yellowknife, a generous defined benefit pension plan, various leave options, and health/dental benefits.

Closing Date: April 4, 2025 - 23:59, Mountain Time

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GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel [phone] Extension 14106

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