POSITION TITLE

Registered Pharmacy Technician

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days

DEPT/PROGRAM

Pharmacy

JOB CLASS

Pharmacy Technician

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Casual

RATE OF PAY

$33.24 - $38.05 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

As needed

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Existing Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

October 13th, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

OPEN POSITIONS

1

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Director of Pharmacy Lab Services and IPAC is currently seeking a casual Registered Pharmacy Technician. The purpose of the position is to perform all technical functions of a major psychiatric hospital pharmacy department, including drug distribution, packaging, and inventory control..

For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Dispense medication orders for patients in the hospital including Leave of Absence (LOA), Discharge and Outpatient medications consistent with established procedures, good practice standards and safety requirements; replenish Automatic Dispensing Units (ADUs), and replenish Code Blue bags as per departmental policy.
- Operate and maintain automation equipment used in the distribution process in a secure, effective, and efficient manner (e.g. ATP2, Perl, BoxPicker, CII Safe, Euclid, Bullseye Pill Splitter, ADU’s).




- Issue narcotic and controlled drugs consistent with standards for security including Federal and Provincial legislations; investigate and resolve narcotic discrepancies and maintain appropriate inventory levels in pharmacy and nursing units.
- Ensure appropriate documentation for purposes of charging issues, crediting returns, and monitor expiry dates, stock levels, etc., and assuring proper storage as defined by the product monograph to maintain drug stability and protect integrity of the product and removal of unofficial supplies.
- Perform inventory audits and cycle counts on automated equipment based on pharmacy policy.
- Pre-package medication in unit dose, control packaging, patient compliance packaging, barcoding of medications, or other formats of packaging.
- Assess acceptable suppliers based on the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary, group purchasing organization contracts, departmental contracts and/or facility policies.
- Determine appropriate quantity to purchase consistent with good inventory control principles and physical space for storage; using the Meditech Materials Management module (MM PHA), place orders maintaining appropriate documentation, e.g., packing slip, purchase order copy, receiving report, invoice copy and other relevant documentation.
- Order vaccines from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit for the Hospital as needed,



organize and distribute vaccine for inpatient population ensuring proper documentation and cold chain procedures are followed.
- Provide technical guidance and training to new pharmacy and nursing staff on ADUs.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of a recognized Community College Pharmacy Technician course or equivalent is required.
- Registration with the College of Pharmacists (RPh.T designation) is required.
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Eligible to participate in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

HOW DO I APPLY? Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on October 23rd, 2026 quoting Job ID WC26-283. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

📌 Registered Pharmacy Technician (CAS) (Penetanguishene)
🏢 Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
📍 Penetanguishene