Retail Pharmacy Technician, Kidcare - Permanent Casual

Position Summary

The Retail Pharmacy at CHEO will operate from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm weekends and statutory holidays.

Job Description

Under the Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager's supervision the Pharmacy Technician:

• Performs all the tasks defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)
• Keep up to date and follows workflow processes of the pharmacy department and the Hospital based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements
• Performs order entry and maintains accurate computerized patient profiles
• Maintains competency on all equipment and automation
• Dispenses outpatient prescriptions
• Prepares non-sterile compounding
• Distributes and maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals
• Maintains stock of over the counter pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and other supplies within the pharmacy work areas
• Keeps work areas clean, organized, and functional
• Maintains shelf facing and cleans shelves storing medication
• Maintains equipment and automation in good working condition, problem solves as appropriate and reports issues to the Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager
• Orders pharmaceutical supplies and required medications and ensures appropriate stock levels at all times
• Reports product defects, i.e. labeling issues, product discoloration or deterioration, precipitate, contamination, etc. to Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager
• Reports medication errors to Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager
• Maintains records of pharmacy related activities
• Participates in the pharmacy technician work rotation fulfilling the responsibilities and tasks of each assigned area including weekend and evening shifts
• Participates in staff and pharmacy technician meetings, departmental planning and communication activities, and special project assignments as required
• Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel in technical aspects of the Retail Pharmacy
• Participates in retail pharmacy quality assurance activities
• Works cooperatively with all colleagues, promoting and maintaining harmonious inter and intra departmental relationships
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Criminal Record Check (Essential)
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Essential)
• Maintains competency on all equipment and automation (Essential)
• Maintains non-sterile certifications yearly (Essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience (Preferred)
• Sterile compounding experience (Preferred)
• Non-sterile compounding experience (Preferred)
• Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)

Additional Information

You will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Land Acknowledgement

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

About CHEO

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that's provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO's Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children's health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada's best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada's Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

Accommodation

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.