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Job summary

Perform tasks within the Pharmacy Technician’s scope of practice to support the hospital pharmacy’s drug distribution systems. Contribute to the safe and effective use of medications under the general supervision of a pharmacist or another pharmacy technician.

Job details

Requisition ID: 411433 Position Number: 20089758 Posting End Date: September 30, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: St. Boniface Hospital Site: St. Boniface Hospital Department / Unit: Pharmacy Distribution 1 Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $33.744 , $34.245 , $35.055 , $35.842 , $36.571 , $37.319 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Reporting to the Drug Distribution Manager and under the general supervision of a Pharmacist or other Pharmacy Technician, the incumbent is responsible for; Performing tasks within their scope of practice to participate in the Pharmacy Department’s drug distribution systems and contribute to the safe and effective use of medications at St. Boniface Hospital (SBH). Experience Previous experience in hospital pharmacy practice is preferred. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Successful completion of: a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Program (CCAPP) Accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate or; The program prescribed by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba for candidates who successfully complete a non-CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate. Pharmacy Technician Certificate. Completion or eligible to complete the CPhM Pharmacy Technician Structured Practical Training Program and CPhM Pharmacy Technician Jurisprudence Examination. Certification/Licensure/Registration Recognized or eligible to be recognized as a Pharmacy Technician by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is required. Qualifications And Skills Knowledge of medical terminology essential. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills essential. Fluency in the English language. Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Flexibility and independence in planning work to meet demanding schedules. Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals. Supports the Philosophy/Mission/Goals and Objectives of the St. Boniface Hospital. Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient/resident related matters is maintained. If there are no applicants meeting the qualifications, the employer may consider an applicant who does not meet the above qualifications. Physical Requirements Standing, lifting, and repetitive motion. Extensive use of eyesight and concentration for precision work. Extensive use of computers. Exposure to medications, chemicals, and solvents. May be required to travel to other sites. St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

What you’ll do

Perform tasks within the Pharmacy Technician’s scope of practice to support the hospital pharmacy’s drug distribution systems. Contribute to the safe and effective use of medications under the general supervision of a pharmacist or another pharmacy technician.

Requirements

Requires a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate or the prescribed alternative program, along with completion or eligibility to complete the CPhM structured practical training and jurisprudence examination. Candidates must be recognized or eligible for recognition as a Pharmacy Technician by CPhM, demonstrate pharmaceutical calculation competency, and have knowledge of medical terminology; hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Medication Safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medical Terminology
• Pharmaceutical Calculations
• Medication Distribution
• Medication Safety
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Work Planning
• Confidentiality
• Computer Skills
• Precision Work
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare