Pharmacy Technician I

Your Opportunity: Covenant Health is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at the St. Mary's Hospital. You will work to full scope of practice and support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in all areas of medication distribution. Responsibilities include coordinating and performing non-sterile compounding, hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities. You will check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy Assistants and other Technicians, prepare and check repackaged medications. The role also involves mentoring Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, training new staff, and precepting students while collaborating closely with pharmacists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. You will adhere to NAPRA and ACP standards, oversee delegated tasks, and contribute to operational activities and quality improvement initiatives. Strong verbal and written English communication skills, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential. Physical demands include standing, walking, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and kneeling. The role includes handling hazardous medications using appropriate PPE. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, follow established procedures, and adapt to changing workflows and technology. Description: The Pharmacy Technician I provides technical and operational assistance to the Pharmacy Department in the preparation, checking, distribution and procurement of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Pharmacy Technician I Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH Unit and Program: St. Mary's Hospital Pharmacy, Killam Health Centre Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 12-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) required. Additional Required Qualifications: As required. Preferred Qualifications: As required.

The Pharmacy Technician I provides technical assistance in the preparation, checking, and distribution of pharmaceuticals. Responsibilities include performing sterile and non-sterile compounding, managing inventory, and mentoring junior staff.

Candidates must be graduates of a Pharmacy Technician program and hold active registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP). Strong English communication skills and the ability to meet physical demands of the hospital environment are required.

• Clinical carePreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Non-sterile Compounding
• Sterile Compounding
• Medication Distribution
• Inventory Management
• Procurement
• Patient Care
• Mentoring
• Quality Improvement
• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Professionalism

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level