-Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the preparation, compounding, and distribution of pharmaceutical products across multiple hospital sites. Key duties include performing final checks on medications, managing inventory, and mentoring junior staff and students.
- On-site
- St. Albert, AB
- Posted Aug 14, 2026
- Apply by Sep 13, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Your Opportunity: AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy teams at Sturgeon Community Hospital and Westview Health Center. 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 dispensing and checking patient - specific medications, checking repackaged medications, coordinating and performing sterile & non-sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities. Opportunities for completion of Patient BPMHs in a clinical setting are also available. 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. Strong verbal and written English communication skills, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential. 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. This site requires availability for day, evening, weekends and statutory holidays. AHS Pharmacy Services provides opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and career advancement, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care. 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: Sturgeon Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 21-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 14-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 12 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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: NOTE: This is a multi-site position. 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. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. 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
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the preparation, compounding, and distribution of pharmaceutical products across multiple hospital sites. Key duties include performing final checks on medications, managing inventory, and mentoring junior staff and students.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a CCAPP-accredited training program and hold registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy. Preferred candidates possess at least one year of recent hospital experience and proficiency with pharmacy automation systems like Pyxis or Omnicell.
Listed skills
- Clinical carePreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Sterile Compounding
- Non-sterile Compounding
- Medication Distribution
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
- Patient BPMHs
- Willow Pharmacy
- Connect Care
- Oracle
- Pyxis
- Omnicell
- Automated Packaging Equipment
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Mentoring
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Government & Public Sector
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 13, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 10 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level