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September 1, 2026 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (BAND LEVEL 6) School of Pharmacy (Contractual Position to May 14, 2027) This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval DUTIES The Pharmacy Technician, in conjunction with course instructors and other pharmacy practice staff, will have primary responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance and technological operations of the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory (PPL). Duties include preparing and ordering supplies; controlling inventory; setting up labs; coordinating support for pharmacy operations technology (e.g. pharmacy management software such as Kroll, Electronic Health Record); and discussing modifications to the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory. The successful applicant will oversee health and safety compliance for the PPL, including but not limited to weekly emergency eyewash station inspections and logs, medication or compound disposal and sharps containers, and first aid kit supply maintenance. The incumbent will assist with the delivery and instruction of pharmacy practice curricula in consultation with course coordinators and other pharmacy practice staff and faculty, which will include instructing, supervising, grading, and evaluating student performance in applicable Pharmacy courses; assisting with organizing and/or training standardized health professional or patient learning interactions; serving as a standardized health professional or patient during learning scenarios, as needed; coordinating, within course, experiential learning placements with course instructors and using placement software (e.g. CORE Elms platform); assisting in the development of student practice related activities; assisting with accreditation and delivery of continuing education programs related to pharmacy practice; and performing other related duties as required. Qualifications Experience (3-5 years) in pharmacy, preferably including experience in community and/or hospital settings; graduation from a recognized (accredited) Pharmacy Technician Program or equivalent; and current licensure in good standing with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador is required. The successful candidate should have excellent organizational and time management skills; the ability to multi-task; demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in English; demonstrated keyboarding and computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel); and experience with practice software (e.g. Kroll). The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, responsible, reliable, and accountable; able to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships; and be an effective problem solver. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain their practice skills through intermittent practice within community or hospital settings. Authorization through CPNL to administer injections would be considered an asset. Previous experience teaching, supervising, or evaluating students is highly desirable. SALARY $57,336 - $67,257 per annum (CUPE Local 1615) CLOSING DATE September 16, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at [email protected]. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, technological operations, and health and safety compliance of the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory. Additionally, the role involves instructing, supervising, and evaluating students within the pharmacy practice curricula.

Requirements

Requires 3-5 years of pharmacy experience, graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, and current licensure with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador. Proficiency in Kroll software and experience in teaching or supervising students is highly desirable.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• collaborative teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pharmacy Management Software
• Kroll
• Electronic Health Record
• Inventory Control
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Student Instruction
• Student Evaluation
• Time Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Core Elms Platform
• Medication Disposal

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Science & Research
• Administrative