Compensation Pay Range: $32.03-$38.91
Position Summary The Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. Pharmacy technicians are expected to work day, evening, weekend and night shifts.
Job Description Under a pharmacist’s supervision the Pharmacy Technician performs all the tasks defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) and maintains updates and workflow processes of the pharmacy department and the hospital based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities Keep up to date and follows workflow processes of the pharmacy department and the Hospital based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements
Maintains accurate computerized patient profiles
Dispenses, verifies and delivers inpatient and outpatient prescriptions
Distributes and maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals, i.e. formulary, non-formulary, controlled substances, SAP, drug studies.
Maintains stock of pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and other supplies within the pharmacy work areas
Records and reports any shortages of pharmaceuticals or supplies on the appropriate order list and to the pharmacy buyer
Maintains stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies on the clinical wards and ambulatory clinics as required
Maintains non-expired pharmaceuticals availability and participation in the rotation of stocks in the pharmacy and on the clinical wards and ambulatory clinics
Prioritizes, initiates and completes the Patient’s Best Possible Medication History and highlights any discrepancies to the pharmacist
Keeps work areas clean, organized, and functional
Maintains equipment and automation in good working condition, problem‑solves as appropriate and reports issues to appropriate pharmacy personnel
Reports product defects, e.g. labelling issues,



product discoloration or deterioration, precipitate, contamination, etc. to pharmacist and completes the incident report
Reports medication errors to pharmacist and completes the incident report
Maintains records of pharmacy‑related activities and participates in the statistical reports for the Pharmacy Department
Participates in the pharmacy technician work rotation, fulfilling the responsibilities and tasks of each assigned area including weekend and night shifts
Participates in staff and pharmacy technician meetings, departmental planning and communication activities, and special project assignments as required
Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel in technical aspects of the Pharmacy Department
Participates in departmental quality assurance activities
Works cooperatively with all colleagues, promoting and maintaining harmonious inter‑and intra‑departmental relationships
Maintains professional conduct and standards in all aspects of his/her work and when interacting with hospital staff and the public
Cover Kid Care Pharmacy as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications Vulnerable Record Check (Essential)
Graduate of an accredited college Pharmacy Technician Program (Essential)
Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Essential)
Minimum of two (2) years related experience (Preferred)
Sterile compounding experience (Preferred)




Non‑sterile compounding experience (Preferred)
Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)
Maintains competency on all equipment and automation (Essential)
Maintains sterile and non‑sterile certifications yearly (Essential)
Diversity & Inclusion CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary
Comprehensive advantages package
Unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
Place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
Family‑friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
Chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on‑the‑job learning support for continued education and learning
Potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
Truly unique work environment
Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve
Location This position will be based out of Ottawa.

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📌 Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until September 2027)
🏢 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
📍 Quebec City