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Pharmacy Technician

Alberta Health Servicesabout 13 hours ago
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
CA$34 - CA$43/hour
Entry Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Competitive hourly wage $34.01-$42.59.

About the role

Your Opportunity:

AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Canmore General Hospital Pharmacy. 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 sterile & non-sterile compounding, final checks, repackaging, inventory and procurement activities. You will check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy personnel. 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. AHS Pharmacy Services provides opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and career advancement, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care. PLEASE NOTE: This position is located outside the Calgary City Limits and will be based out of Canmore, Alberta.

Description:

As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. You will receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medication and prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.

Classification: Pharmacy Technician Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 12-JUL-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Additional Required Qualifications:

To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Demonstrated communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills. Experience with unit dose drug distribution is required. Ability to undertake tasks that require repetitive movement, working with arms outstretched for extended periods of time. Physical demands of the role include regular lifting of up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. as well as frequent pushing and pulling and standing or sitting for extended periods. Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis or Omnicell systems, and automated packaging equipment is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership in a Pharmacy Technician association (e.g., PTSA, CAPT, CSHP) is preferred. Applicants should have recent experience—a minimum of 1 year experience within the past 2 years—as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting, including sterile and nonsterile compounding, inventory procurement, and completing Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH).

About Alberta Health Services

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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.

Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.

Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.

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