$82,877.00 - $103,617.00 Per year*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Central North Correctional Complex, seeks an experienced Pharmacist to oversee the delivery of pharmacy services in a maximum-security correctional facility.

About the job
In this role, you will:

Oversee the delivery of effective and quality pharmacy services in a correctional facility

Review and evaluate pharmacy services to ensure ministry standards are met

Manage the security of pharmaceutical and medical supplies and equipment

Develop and deliver pharmacy related educational resources

Provide qualified expertise and consultative advice to management and staff

Assist in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of business continuity and crisis management processes

Mandatory requirements

You are a registered Pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

You have knowledge of drug theory, evidence-based pharmaceutical practice, current treatment modalities and community pharmacy resources

You have knowledge of Ontario College of Pharmacists professional standards and guidelines, as well, legislation related to the practice of pharmacy (e.g., Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Federal Food and Drug Act, Mental Health Act, etc.)

You have knowledge of security provisions in a pharmacy

You have professional skills to utilize the latest techniques and practices in pharmacy

Analytical and Coordination Skills

You can analyze, plan and coordinate pharmacy services and operations to meet the requirements of the facility

You can exercise sound judgment in the planning and delivery of pharmacy programs and services

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You can disseminate pharmaceutical information and provide explanations to staff and patients

You can provide consultation and advice to staff, management and other healthcare professionals

Supervisory and Other Essential Skills

You can provide guidance, direction and supervision to staff

You have knowledge of quality management and improvement techniques, as well as the auditing process to review and evaluate pharmacy services





You have basic financial skills to prepare the budget

Hours of Work

The hours of work are 36.25 hours per week. You are expected to work rotating shifts in the pharmacy unit that provides 7 days per week service, up to 16 hours a day to both Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier Centre for Women

No overnight or on-call shifts

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:

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What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 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

many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

tailored work arrangements,



including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

These roles come with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that include:

a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)

group health, dental, life and disability benefits

a range of vacation and leave options

an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

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About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

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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.

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