Thunder Bay Correctional Centre & Sudbury Jail

City:

Sudbury, Thunder Bay

Position(s) language:

Job term:

6 Permanent

Job code:

$1,076.73 - $1,270.46 Per week* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Every Prescription Matters. Every Patient Counts!

Build a Pharmacy Career with Purpose at Thunder Bay Correctional Centre or Sudbury Jail

Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician looking for more than a routine pharmacy role?

Join the Ministry of the Solicitor General and use your expertise in a meaningful and rewarding health care environment.

As a member of a collaborative health care team, you'll help deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred pharmaceutical care while supporting the health and well-being of individuals in custody. Working alongside pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals, you'll contribute to positive health outcomes and play an important role in Ontario's correctional health care system.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work at either Thunder Bay Correctional Centre in Thunder Bay or Sudbury Jail in Sudbury, based on operational needs and individual location preferences. Both facilities offer a dynamic, multidisciplinary work workplace where your knowledge and skills can make a meaningful difference every day.

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical experience, contribute to patient wellness, or build a rewarding career in public service, you'll find meaningful work, ongoing learning opportunities, and the support of one of Ontario's largest employers.

About the job

As a Registered Pharmacy Technician, you will:

- Receive, process, and fill prescriptions
- Prepare, package, and label medications
- Maintain medication inventory and monitor expiry dates
- Update patient medication profiles and health records
- Support medication distribution and documentation processes
- Prepare reports and maintain pharmacy records
- Ensure pharmacy operations meet professional standards and institutional security requirements

Mandatory requirements

- You are registered and in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, or are in the process of completing a CCAPP-accredited Canadian Pharmacy Technician program.





Specialized Knowledge and Skills

You have:
- Knowledge of drug therapy, evidence-based pharmaceutical practice, current treatment modalities, and community pharmacy resources
- Knowledge of Ontario College of Pharmacists Professional Standards and best practices
- Understanding of controlled substance regulations and record maintenance procedures
- Knowledge of metrology, pharmaceutical calculations, and systems of weights and measures
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, including: Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act and Mental Health Act
- Knowledge of medication distribution systems and inventory management practices

Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills

- Exercise sound judgment and work independently within established pharmaceutical guidelines
- Ensure medication orders comply with applicable policies and standards
- Identify and document unusual trends in medication usage
- Investigate discrepancies in medication inventory or supply and es
- Prioritize work in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail

Computer Skills

- Computerized pharmacy order-entry and manual pharmacy record keeping systems
- Inventory control and medication management systems
- Microsoft Office applications and related technologies

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

- Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, health care staff, and institutional partners
- Respond to inquiries with sensitivity, professionalism, and respect
- Explain medication usage and potential side effects when appropriate
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation related to pharmaceutical services

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying.



We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

📌 Pharmacy Technician (Northeastern Ontario)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
📍 Northeastern Ontario