Your Opportunity

AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy teams in Suburban. 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 non-sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities.
You will check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy Assistants and other Technicians, prepare and check repackaged medications. 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 development, continuing education, and career advancement, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care.

Description

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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: Pharmacy
Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi‐Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.40
Posting End Date: 04-AUG-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Advantages
Date Available: 14-AUG-2026
Temporary End Date: 15-AUG-2027
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 4
Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $34.01
Maximum Salary: $42.59

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Physical demands of the role 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 automated 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 nonsterile compounding, inventory procurement, and repackaging activities.

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📌 Pharmacy Technician (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton