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 chance 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

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 benefits 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
📍 Ottawa