Pharmacist - Family Practice Health Centre

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$53–$66 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The pharmacist will collaborate with the interprofessional team to develop and monitor comprehensive pharmaceutical care plans and provide direct patient care. They will also act as a clinical resource for medication management and participate in quality improvement and educational initiatives.

Job details

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice. Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone. Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. New Position! An exciting Regular Full-Time opportunity as a pharmacist exists in the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) which includes the Women’s College Hospital Academic Family Health Team (WCHAFHT), which is one of the largest Family Practice Units within the University of Toronto with over 40 Staff Physicians, 30 Residents and Fellows, and associated Healthcare Professionals and Support Staff. This position reports to the Executive Director WCHAFHT. Job Description Patient Care: Collaborate with the team and patients to develop, prioritize, implement, monitor and assess comprehensive pharmaceutical care plans Perform medication reconciliation and best possible medication history Provide direct patient care through prescription counseling and communication of vital drug information/monitoring parameters Determine appropriate therapeutic options to resolve or prevent drug-therapy problems Perform pharmacokinetic consultations, therapeutic interventions, and adverse drug reaction reporting as required Act as a resource and serve as a consultant to physicians, nurse practitioners and other team members throughout the institution for medication management and drug information related questions Collaborate with external partners such as Public Health to coordinate mediation supplies and audits Support patient care through patient visits, interprofessional team consultations and group program Professional Responsibilities: Promote evidence-based clinical practice Participate in WCH committees and departmental committees as required Participate in policy and procedure development and evaluation Participate in accreditation and quality related work Educate and update team members with respect to most current drug-related guidelines and evidence-based research through attending journal clubs and rounds Education/Research/Quality Improvement: Educate and update team members with respect to most current drug-related guidelines and evidence-based research Participate in structured or informal teaching of pharmacy residents and students, medical resident and clerks, staff, and other learners Participate or lead quality improvement initiatives that will promote patient care and operational efficiencies Drug Distribution and Quality Improvement: Support the team to accurately interpret and carry out physician’s orders as written Assess clinical appropriateness of physicians’ orders and facilitate changes if necessary Monitor all patient profiles for drug indication, effectiveness, safety and cost compliance parameters upon order entry and follow up As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care. The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Qualifications Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required with Part A licensure Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree or equivalent required Completion of Pharmacy Practice Residency Program an asset At least 5 years work experience in ambulatory care, hospital or primary care is preferred combined with teaching experience Current membership in one or more professional association (i.e. Ontario Pharmacists Association, Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Canadian Pharmacists Association) is considered an asset Completion of certification programs such as the Geriatric Certificate Program, TEACH Certificate Program in Intensive Tobacco Cessation Counselling, etc., would be an asset for this role. Diabetes Educator Certification is strongly preferred Excellent clinical skills and expert knowledge of pharmacotherapy A strong commitment to team-based patient and family-centered care Skills in leadership, critical thinking, organizational and communication A clear understanding of their professional scope of practice Expertise in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all members of the health care team and partner organizations Excellent decision making, problem recognition, problem solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills The ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record Knowledge of and working experience with computer systems and applications Some knowledge of electronic documentation of health records using an electronic medical record, e.g. PSS Experience mentoring both formally and informally with demonstrated leadership skills Proven attendance and punctuality. Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital. This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all Why Choose Us? Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence. Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP). Women’s College Hospital may use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools during various points in the recruitment and selection processes. Please note that third-party job boards may apply their own automated features when displaying or promoting this posting. Women’s College Hospital has no control over these external platform tools. If you suspect any recruitment related advertising, communication or content did not originate from Women’s College Hospital, please report it immediately by providing the relevant details to WCH Job Advertisement Fraud Reporting Form. Employment at Women’s College Hospital is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and proof of immunity and vaccination status for vaccine-preventable diseases, in alignment with WCH Communicable Disease Surveillance protocols. Successful candidates will be required to complete the Employee, Physician and Volunteer Immunization Record Submission Form and the Pre-Placement Health Review Form prior to commencing employment. Submission instructions will be provided in the new hire package and all requirements must be satisfied prior to commencing employment. Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree and possess current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. At least 5 years of experience in ambulatory, hospital, or primary care settings is preferred.