Pharmacy Technician

Reporting to the Distribution Practice and Quality Assurance Manager, the Technical Practice Leader (TPL) works both independently and collaboratively with the Technical Practice team and other internal and external partners.

The Pharmacy Technician II is recognized as an expert technical practitioner who is accountable for guiding the development, implementation, evaluation and ongoing management of identified projects and programs to standardize and advance pharmacy technician practice and assistant training materials. The Pharmacy Technician II will identify innovative solutions and provide advice and direction for solving problems related to pharmacy technical practice and pharmacy operational processes.

Classification: Pharmacy Technician II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: DistTechnical Practice

Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital

Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 25-JUN-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 06-JUL-2026

Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $41.95

Maximum Salary: $53.91

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. A minimum of 5 years' experience in hospital pharmacy practice.

Additional Required Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years’ informal pharmacy leadership experience (e.g. quality assurance lead, aseptic lead, project technician, safety technician, or technician educator). Experience participation in AHS pharmacy committee, working group, or task forces. Demonstrated leadership skills, including understanding of adult learning principles, and the ability to coach, mentor, inspire confidence, and support professional growth in others. Strong knowledge of pharmacy best practices across Alberta and Canada, with the ability to translate and operationalize these practices. Ability to prioritize workload and multiple projects on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of a dynamic work environment. Project management skills to plan, develop and implement new programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., word, excel, SharePoint, Teams) and other pharmacy information systems (e.g., Epic). Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in medication distribution, including non-hazardous and hazardous compounding, and repackaging systems and equipment. Strong working knowledge and understanding of NAPRA and other Pharmacy Standards. Completion of project or change management education. Completion of Introduction to LEADs in a Caring Environment. Membership or volunteer experience with a pharmacy professional organization (e.g., PTSA, CSHP), regulatory or certification body.