Job Category: Allied Health Hospital Location: Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $39.87 - $47.40 A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety. Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working setting (where applicable). Progressive health and dental benefit plans.

HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing. Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

The Pharmacy Technician

Lead, Inventory Control is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of pharmacy inventory by ensuring alignment between book and physical inventory and identifying and addressing the root causes of discrepancies. The position provides leadership in inventory, and contracting processes by identifying opportunities for workflow improvement, implementing and evaluating process changes, and ensuring medications are appropriately contracted to support medication availability, cost effectiveness, and operational efficiency. This is a temporary 6 month contract position.

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of pharmacy inventory by maintaining alignment between book and physical inventory, monitoring inventory discrepancies, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions to minimize recurring variances, waste, and financial loss. Identify operational workflows and processes contributing to inventory challenges and collaborate with pharmacy leadership and relevant stakeholders to develop, implement, standardize, and evaluate improved processes and controls. Monitor the pharmacy formulary to ensure medications are appropriately contracted and available under established agreements.





Identify medications requiring contract action and initiate or coordinate the appropriate processes to obtain contracts or alternative purchasing arrangements. Monitor inventory levels, purchasing patterns, utilization, shortages, excess inventory, and medication expiry to identify opportunities to optimize inventory, reduce waste and costs, and maintain appropriate medication availability. Analyze inventory and formulary data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement; provide recommendations and regular updates to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations and Medication Distribution; and serve as a subject matter resource for pharmacy inventory control and related processes.

Licensed by OCP, education obtained from an accredited Pharmacy technician program (CCAPP accredited = Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs). ~5 years experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in a hospital required ~5 years experience working with inventory control preferred ~3 years experience working with pharmacy automation systems preferred ~ Knowledge of inventory workflows from procurement to dispensing in a hospital setting ~ Knowledge of controlled substance discrepancy investigations and their reporting requirements ~ Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,



Teams ~ Ability to independently write and review policies and standard operating procedures ~ Critical thinking skills in troubleshooting problems and performing data analysis or investigations ~ Project management skills ~ Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all. ~ Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI).

Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S; Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S; policies and procedures. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Southlake

Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

📌 Pharmacy Technician Lead, Inventory Control - Temporary Full Time (Newmarket)
🏢 Southlake Health Community
📍 Newmarket