Tech - Pharmacy

Job summary

Dispense and prepare prescription and non-prescription medications, including sterile products, chemotherapy, and compounded pharmaceuticals, while following applicable laws and hospital procedures. Maintain medication records and supplies, order and store drugs appropriately, and provide guidance to colleagues across hospital service areas.

Job details

Department: Hospital OperationsPosition covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120 If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Career Opportunities (sapsf.com) General Purpose The Pharmacy Technician will provide excellent pharmaceutical care to patients of the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre (OVC HSC) and will provide drugs and information to our clinicians, hospital staff, students, clients, referring veterinarians and to the research community, while following laws, regulations and OVC HSC policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be accountable for a variety of duties and responsibilities including: dispensing pharmaceuticals under a supervisor and/or clinician's supervision pursuant to a veterinary prescription; issuing non-prescription drugs; maintaining relevant records and preparing reports; suggesting alternate availabilities for patient’s convenience; stocking, restocking and monitoring drug supplies in ward areas including automated dispensing machines (Omnicells), and removing and returning expired stock to companies for credit; ensuring all medications are under proper storage conditions; preparing products requiring specialized techniques including intravenous admixtures, parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy; specialty compounding of pharmaceuticals including bulk external liquids, small and large volume parenteral, sterile eye drops, oral liquids; repackaging manufacturer supplied items or bulk compounded items into smaller units for use throughout the hospital; ordering drugs and related items in accordance with University of Guelph purchasing policies; and providing cross functional guidance to new technicians and non-pharmacy staff. The incumbent will be cross trained in other technical and non-technical areas of the Health Sciences Centre. The incumbent will be assigned to work in a variety of service areas based on operational requirements. Requirements Two year college program from recognized Pharmacy Technician Training program (RPhT certification preferred), plus a minimum of six (6) to twelve (12) months of practical experience in a hospital or a retail pharmacy setting. Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique; experience in pharmaceutical compounding; experience in preparation of injectable chemotherapy drugs; proficiency with pharmacy computer systems and hospital information systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent time management and conflict management skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. The incumbent will be required to work regular 7‑hour day shifts with variable start times. A minimum of one shift every two weeks is required, with increased frequency during the summer months, in accordance with operational needs. Weekend work is not required. Employee Type: Regular Position Number: 10623026 Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 5 USW Local 4120 Wage Grid At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. Posting Date: 10/16/2026 Closing Date: 10/23/2026

What you’ll do

Dispense and prepare prescription and non-prescription medications, including sterile products, chemotherapy, and compounded pharmaceuticals, while following applicable laws and hospital procedures. Maintain medication records and supplies, order and store drugs appropriately, and provide guidance to colleagues across hospital service areas.

Requirements

Requires a two-year college program from a recognized pharmacy technician training program and six to twelve months of practical experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy; RPhT certification is preferred. Candidates should have knowledge of aseptic technique, compounding and injectable chemotherapy preparation, proficiency with pharmacy and hospital information systems and Microsoft Office, and strong communication, time-management, conflict-management, and teamwork skills.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pharmaceutical Dispensing
• Aseptic Technique
• Pharmaceutical Compounding
• Injectable Chemotherapy Preparation
• Intravenous Admixtures
• Parenteral Nutrition Preparation
• Sterile Compounding
• Medication Storage and Inventory Management
• Pharmacy Computer Systems
• Hospital Information Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Conflict Management
• Teamwork
• Report Writing
• Automated Dispensing Machines
• Hospital Experience
• Pharmacy Experience
• Admixtures
• Research
• Chemotherapy
• Asepsis
• Health Sciences
• Interpersonal Communications
• Medical Prescription
• Parenteral Nutrition
• Pharmaceuticals
• Purchasing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Pharmacy Manager
• Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
• Pharmacy Technicians

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