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Pharmacy Technician - Multiple Openings Available

Island Health27 days ago
Victoria, BC
Mid Level
Temporary
Part-time

Top Benefits

Exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage
Group life
Long-term disability

About the role

Job Description:

Come work as a Pharmacy Technician with Island Health.

Island Health is hiring Pharmacy Technicians to join our Pharmacy Teams across the Vancouver Island region. Multiple openings are available, including full time, part time, casual and temporary positions.

Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations and more details.

These positions may qualify for Provincial and/or Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 healthcare professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff as well as 1,000 volunteers and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC's Top Employer (2024). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at: indigenousemployment@islandhealth.ca

Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

What We Offer

  • Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan

  • Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service

  • Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually

  • For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury

  • Municipal Pension Plan

  • Competitive wages

  • Educational scholarships

  • A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more

Connect With Us

Explore our social media channels to learn about working with Island Health, upcoming employment events and opportunities.

  • Instagram: @vihealthcareers
  • Facebook: Island Health Careers
  • LinkedIn: Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills And Abilities

Please note, skills and abilities will vary by location.

Job Requirements:

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5812.pdf

About Island Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.

Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.

Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.

Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.

To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.

Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.