Pharmacy Technician - TW IP

Union: OPSEU
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Pharmacy
Reports to: Pharmacy Operations Manager
Wage Range: $32.32 - $37.26 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Status: Temporary Full-Time (18-month contract)
Closing Date: November 5, 2026
Position Summary
As an integral member of the Pharmacy Services Inpatient Operations Team, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for:
Duties:
Independently performing all technical aspects of prescription preparation including compounding and dispensing responsibilities, as per master worksheets;
Replenishing stock medication supplies for assigned areas;
Ensuring patient information is updated and maintained in the pharmacy computer system;
Completing all required reports and documentation;
Attending, participating and assisting in staff and patient training/educational functions;
Performing workload measurement support functions;
Performing cross-functional and/other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college or recognized equivalent required
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician (Part A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery (e.g., Pyxis, unit dose machine).
Ability to work variable shifts
Two years practical and related experience preferred
Previous hospital experience with unit dose system and intravenous admixture service, preferred

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No