{"id":1148326,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cheo-pharmacy-technician-pharmacy-temporary-part-time-0-5-until-august-2027","title":"Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy - Temporary Part-Time (0.5) (until August 2027)","company":{"id":1050927,"name":"CHEO","domain":"cheo.on.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/cheo","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"part_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ottawa, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":33000,"max_usd":55000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":245},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T16:28:15Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T16:28:15Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Compensation Pay Range:\n$32.03-$38.91Job Description:\nPlease Note: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.\nTo successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.\nOttawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.\nCHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers - all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.\nRanked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nThe Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. Pharmacy technicians are expected to work day, evening, weekend and night shifts.\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nUnder a pharmacist’s supervision the Pharmacy Technician:\nPerforms all the tasks defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).\nKeep up to date and follows workflow processes of the pharmacy department and the Hospital based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements\nMaintains accurate computerized patient profiles\nDispenses, verify and deliver inpatient and outpatient prescriptions\nDistributes and maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals, i.e. formulary, non-formulary, controlled substances, SAP, drug studies.\nMaintains stock of pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and other supplies within the pharmacy work areas\nRecords and reports any shortages of pharmaceuticals or supplies on the appropriate order list and to the pharmacy buyer\nMaintains stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies on the clinical wards and ambulatory clinics as required\nMaintains non-expired pharmaceuticals availability and participation in the rotation of stocks in the pharmacy and on the clinical wards and ambulatory clinics.\nPrioritirize, initiate and complete the Patients Best Possible Medication History and highlight any discrepancies to the pharmacist\nKeeps work areas clean, organized, and functional\nMaintains equipment and automation in good working condition, problem solves as appropriate and reports issues to appropriate pharmacy personnel\nReports product defects, i.e. labelling issues, product discoloration or deterioration, precipitate, contamination, etc. to pharmacist and complete the incident report\nReports medication errors to pharmacist and complete the incident report\nMaintains records of pharmacy related activities and participate in the statistical reports for the Pharmacy Department\nParticipates in the pharmacy technician work rotation fulfilling the responsibilities and tasks of each assigned area including weekend and night shifts\nParticipates in staff and pharmacy technician meetings, departmental planning and communication activities, and special project assignments as required\nParticipates in the training and orientation of new personnel in technical aspects of the Pharmacy Department\nParticipates in departmental quality assurance activities\nWorks cooperatively with all colleagues, promoting and maintaining harmonious inter and intra departmental relationships\nMaintains professional conduct and standards in all aspects of his/her work and when interacting with hospital staff and the public\nCover Kid Care Pharmacy as required\nPerforms other duties as assigned\nQUALIFICATIONS\nGraduate of an accredited college Pharmacy Technician Program (Essential)\nLicensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Essential)\nMinimum of two (2) years related experience (Preferred)\nSterile compounding experience (Preferred)\nNon-sterile compounding experience (Preferred)\nMaintains competency on all equipment and automation (Essential)\nMaintains sterile and non-sterile certifications yearly (Essential)\nCriminal Record Check (Essential)\n Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)\nTimeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs\n* Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).\nPlease note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.\nEffective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.\nCHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.\nShould you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.\nBilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.\nWe thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.\nPlease note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).\nCHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.\nShould you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at . 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