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 environment (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. If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

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 creative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

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