Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Prepare, compound, verify, repackage, and distribute pharmaceutical products, including sterile and non-sterile medications, while supporting inventory, procurement, and patient-specific medication orders. Complete patient medication histories, mentor and train staff, follow professional standards, and contribute to pharmacy operations and quality improvement.

Job details

Your Opportunity: AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. You will work to full scope of practice and support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in all areas of medication distribution. Responsibilities include coordinating and performing sterile & non-sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities. You will check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy Assistants and other Technicians, prepare and check repackaged medications, and complete Patient BPMHs in a clinical setting. The role also involves mentoring Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, training new staff, and precepting students while collaborating closely with pharmacists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. You will adhere to NAPRA and ACP standards, oversee delegated tasks, and contribute to operational activities and quality improvement initiatives. Physical demands include standing, walking, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and kneeling. The role includes handling hazardous medications using appropriate PPE. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, follow established procedures, and adapt to changing workflows and technology. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This site requires availability for day, evening, and weekend shifts as well as on-call. Description: As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. You will receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medication and prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products. Classification: Pharmacy Technician Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 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. Additional Required Qualifications: To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Strong verbal and written English communication skills, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential. Physical demands of the role include regular lifting of up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., as well as frequent pushing and pulling, and standing or sitting for extended periods. Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis or Omnicell systems, and automated packaging equipment is also required. Preferred Qualifications: Membership in a Pharmacy Technician association (e.g., PTSA, CAPT, CSHP) is preferred. Applicants should have recent experience—a minimum of 1 year experience within the past 2 years—as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting, including sterile and nonsterile compounding, inventory procurement, and completing Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH).

What you’ll do

Prepare, compound, verify, repackage, and distribute pharmaceutical products, including sterile and non-sterile medications, while supporting inventory, procurement, and patient-specific medication orders. Complete patient medication histories, mentor and train staff, follow professional standards, and contribute to pharmacy operations and quality improvement.

Requirements

Applicants must complete a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program and hold current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy. The role requires strong English communication and attention to detail, experience with pharmacy systems and automated packaging equipment, and preferred recent hospital pharmacy experience that includes compounding, procurement, and BPMHs.

Benefits

• Remote Retention Allowance

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sterile Compounding
• Non-Sterile Compounding
• Medication Distribution
• Medication Order Verification
• Medication Repackaging
• Patient Best Possible Medication Histories
• Inventory Management
• Procurement
• Hazardous Medication Handling
• Quality Improvement
• Staff Training and Mentoring
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• English Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare

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