Pharmacy Technician
Your Opportunity:
AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Calgary Rural Pharmacy. You will work to full scope of practice and support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in all areas of medication distribution. Responsibilities include coordinating and performing sterile & non-sterile compounding, final checks, repackaging, inventory and procurement activities. You will check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy personnel. The role also involves mentoring Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, training new staff, and precepting students while collaborating closely with pharmacists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. You will adhere to NAPRA and ACP standards, oversee delegated tasks, and contribute to operational activities and quality improvement initiatives. Strong verbal and written English communication skills, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential. Physical demands include standing, walking, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and kneeling. The role includes handling hazardous medications using appropriate PPE. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, follow established procedures, and adapt to changing workflows and technology. AHS Pharmacy Services provides opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and career advancement, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care. PLEASE NOTE: You will work at multiple Calgary Rural sites to cover absences. Sites: Canmore, Claresholm, Didsbury, High River, Diamond Valley, Strathmore, Vulcan. Vehicle is required; multi-site travel is expected.
Description:
As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. You will receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medication and prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
- Classification: Pharmacy Technician
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Rural Pharmacy Services
- Primary Location: Strathmore
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 18-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 28-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $34.01
- Maximum Salary: $42.59
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.
Additional Required Qualifications:Prior hospital experience with a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to order entry, Connect Care/EPIC Willow Pharmacy application knowledge, checking, sterile compounding, chemotherapy preparation, and all aspects of drug distribution. Minimum 1 year of experience in the last 5 years in all aspects of chemotherapy, including but not limited to receiving, order entry, setup preparation, and checking. Demonstrated communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work in teams. Demonstrated computer or word processing skills. Demonstrated commitment to continual personal quality improvement and lifelong learning. Must be accurate, reliable, precise, cooperative and self-motivated. Ability to demonstrate effective service attitude and act with professionalism. Prior experience in rural pharmacy setting. Prior experience in retail pharmacy setting. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Physical demands include regular lifting of up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., as well as frequent pushing and pulling, and standing or sitting for extended periods. Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis, and packaging equipment is also required.
Preferred Qualifications:Membership in a Pharmacy Technician association (e.g., PTSA, CAPT, CSHP) is preferred. Applicants should have recent experience—a minimum of 1 year experience within the past 2 years - as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting, including sterile and nonsterile compounding with hazardous sterile medication, inventory procurement. Experience with Cancer Care processes an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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