Pharmacy Technician
- Classification: Pharmacy Technician
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Pharmacy
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 17-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 27-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 4
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $34.01
- Maximum Salary: $42.59
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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 checking, sterile compounding, non-sterile compounding and all aspects of drug distribution such as ward stock, and narcotics. 2 years+ experience in the last 5 years in pediatrics required. 2 years+ experience in the last 5 years in compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations. Required to compound sterile and non-sterile preparations (including hazardous) and work with arms extended for sustained periods of time. 2 years+ experience in the last 5 years in all aspects of Chemotherapy; including but not limited to receiving, embedded worksheet setup, recent certification for preparation, checking and medication distribution preferred. Must be able to handle chemotherapy and hazardous drugs, work offsite at Foothills Medical Centre and participate in on-call shifts. Physical demands of the role include lifting of up to 30 lbs and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs, along with frequent bending. Repetitive wrist and hand movement required. Able to withstand long periods of sitting, standing and walking. Must have excellent organizational, problem-solving and decision-making ability. Self-motivated with a strong customer service orientation, and able to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent ACH experience. Membership in a Pharmacy Technician association (e.g., PTSA, CAPhO, CAPT, CSHP) is preferred. Preference given to individuals with recent pediatric and/or oncology experience along with current chemotherapy IV certification status. Willow Ambulatory (WAM) experience will be viewed as an asset. Investigational and Special Access Drugs knowledge. Experience in a Clinical Deployed Technician role. Prior experience in a retail pharmacy setting.
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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