Apply By: Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT1 Temporary (irregularly scheduled, up to 12months with possible extension)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 South West Detention CentreAre you aRegistered Pharmacy Technician looking for more than a routine pharmacy role? At South West Detention Centre (SWDC), you'll have the opportunity to use your expertise where it matters most. As part of a collaborative health care team, you'll help deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered pharmaceutical care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in our care.Working alongside pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals, you'll contribute to positive health outcomes, support patient wellness, and play an important role in Ontario's correctional health care system. Located in Maidstone, Ontario, just outside Windsor, SWDC is a modern correctional facility serving Southwestern Ontario. Here, you'll find a supportive team environment, diverse and rewarding work, and the opportunity to build your career with one of Ontario's largest employers. Want to learn more about correctional health care and the impact you can make?Ready to make your next career move matter?About the jobAs a Registered Pharmacy Technician, you will:Receive, process, and fill prescriptionsPrepare, package, and label medicationsMaintain medication inventory and monitor expiry datesUpdate patient medication profiles and health recordsSupport medication distribution and documentation processesPrepare reports and maintain pharmacy recordsEnsure pharmacy operations meet professional standards and institutional security requirementsMandatory requirementsYou are registered and in valuable 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 SkillsKnowledge of drug therapy, evidence-based pharmaceutical practice, current treatment modalities, and community pharmacy resourcesKnowledge of Ontario College of Pharmacists Professional Standards and best practicesUnderstanding of controlled substance regulations and record maintenance proceduresKnowledge of metrology, pharmaceutical calculations, and systems of weights and measuresAbility to interpret and apply relevant legislation, including: Regulated Health Professions Act,



Health Care Consent Act and Mental Health ActKnowledge of medication distribution systems and inventory management practicesCritical Thinking and Analytical SkillsExercise sound judgment and work independently within established pharmaceutical guidelinesEnsure medication orders comply with applicable policies and standardsIdentify and document unusual trends in medication usageInvestigate discrepancies in medication inventory or supply and escape issues appropriatelyPrioritize work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detailComputer SkillsComputerized pharmacy order-entry and manual pharmacy record keeping systemsInventory control and medication management systemsMicrosoft Office applications and related technologiesCommunication and Interpersonal SkillsCommunicate effectively and professionally with patients, health care staff, and institutional partnersRespond to inquiries with sensitivity, professionalism, and respectExplain medication usage and potential side effects when appropriatePrepare reports, correspondence, and documentation related to pharmaceutical servicesHours of WorkNote: This is a temporary, irregular on-call opportunity for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension.Hours are scheduled based on operational needs and may range from 0 to 40 hours per week. The SWDC Health Care Unit operates 7 days per week, and shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and hours outside traditional business hours.This opportunity is ideal for Pharmacy Technicians seeking flexible work, valuable clinical experience, and exposure to a unique health care environment while contributing to meaningful patient care.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 accessibilityWe 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 initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism PolicyWhat we offera career that can grow across ministries and job functionsflexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programsa comprehensive compensation and benefits packagebase salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progressiontailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and morea modern, friendly and accessible physical work environmentAdditional information:Apply by: Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 4819 8th Concession Rd, RR3, Maidstone, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMSAbout 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.OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in therecruitment process, please ContactUs to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team willcontact you within 48 hours.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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