Pharmacy Technician
About the role
Baycrest Hospital
has an exciting opportunity for a
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Department
Posting Number: 9885
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (up to 8 months)
Shift Type: Day-Evening, some weekends
(shifts may be subject to change)
Hourly Pay Rate: $32.32 - $37.26
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shift
Union: OPSEU 583
Date Posted: May 20, 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 27, 2026
About Us
At Baycrest Hospital, older adults receive specialized post-acute inpatient care informed by deep expertise in aging and brain health, delivered with compassion and clinical excellence.
Job Summary
Baycrest Hospital Pharmacy Services support all inpatient units and programs. As a member of the Hospital Pharmacy Team, the Pharmacy Technician will provide a variety of technical functions related to the preparation, dispensing and distribution of medications.
Key Responsibilities
Participates in all technical aspects of drug distribution, including repackaging of medications (e.g. oral liquid unit dose syringes and tablets), refilling floor stock and/or automated dispensing cabinets according to preset quantities, and filling and delivery of medication carts to hospital units according to established schedules Dispenses narcotic and controlled drugs according to established procedures Checks all prepared medications for accuracy prior to delivery to hospital units Operates and maintains the performance of pharmacy automation and other technologies Prepares and compounds non-sterile products according to best standards of practice Prepares and compounds sterile products (i.e. intravenous admixtures) according to best standards of practice Contributes to the pharmacy inventory management, including processes related to purchasing, receiving, and maintaining appropriate storage conditions of medications, monitoring usage and expiry dates, and participating in disposal of unusable products Maintains record of workload measurement and statistics Participates in the teaching of pharmacy students Other related duties as required
Qualifications
Completion of a Community College Pharmacy Technician Program or equivalent experience Licensure as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (‘RPhT’) with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part-A) One year of related experience in a hospital setting preferred Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills High standard of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work with minimal supervision Automation experience is an asset e.g. automated dispensing unit Computer skills that include the ability to work with Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word & Outlook Experience with Meditech preferred
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About Baycrest
Headquartered on a 22-acre campus in Ontario and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is the global leader in developing and providing innovations in aging and brain health.
Baycrest is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity.
An independent benchmarking study concluded that few institutions match the breadth and uniqueness of the integrated models of service delivery and the calibre of translational research at Baycrest.
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Pharmacy Technician
About the role
Baycrest Hospital
has an exciting opportunity for a
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Department
Posting Number: 9885
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (up to 8 months)
Shift Type: Day-Evening, some weekends
(shifts may be subject to change)
Hourly Pay Rate: $32.32 - $37.26
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shift
Union: OPSEU 583
Date Posted: May 20, 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 27, 2026
About Us
At Baycrest Hospital, older adults receive specialized post-acute inpatient care informed by deep expertise in aging and brain health, delivered with compassion and clinical excellence.
Job Summary
Baycrest Hospital Pharmacy Services support all inpatient units and programs. As a member of the Hospital Pharmacy Team, the Pharmacy Technician will provide a variety of technical functions related to the preparation, dispensing and distribution of medications.
Key Responsibilities
Participates in all technical aspects of drug distribution, including repackaging of medications (e.g. oral liquid unit dose syringes and tablets), refilling floor stock and/or automated dispensing cabinets according to preset quantities, and filling and delivery of medication carts to hospital units according to established schedules Dispenses narcotic and controlled drugs according to established procedures Checks all prepared medications for accuracy prior to delivery to hospital units Operates and maintains the performance of pharmacy automation and other technologies Prepares and compounds non-sterile products according to best standards of practice Prepares and compounds sterile products (i.e. intravenous admixtures) according to best standards of practice Contributes to the pharmacy inventory management, including processes related to purchasing, receiving, and maintaining appropriate storage conditions of medications, monitoring usage and expiry dates, and participating in disposal of unusable products Maintains record of workload measurement and statistics Participates in the teaching of pharmacy students Other related duties as required
Qualifications
Completion of a Community College Pharmacy Technician Program or equivalent experience Licensure as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (‘RPhT’) with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part-A) One year of related experience in a hospital setting preferred Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills High standard of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work with minimal supervision Automation experience is an asset e.g. automated dispensing unit Computer skills that include the ability to work with Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word & Outlook Experience with Meditech preferred
Not the right fit? Search for Pharmacy Technician jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Baycrest
Headquartered on a 22-acre campus in Ontario and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is the global leader in developing and providing innovations in aging and brain health.
Baycrest is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity.
An independent benchmarking study concluded that few institutions match the breadth and uniqueness of the integrated models of service delivery and the calibre of translational research at Baycrest.