Pharmacy Technician I

Job summary

Provide technical and operational pharmacy support, including preparing, checking, distributing, and procuring pharmaceuticals. Coordinate Pharmacy Connect implementation readiness, staff engagement, training, progress tracking, on-site launch support, and post-implementation improvement across Edmonton sites.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Pharmacy Services is seeking an Implementation Lead to support the rollout of the Pharmacy Connect project across sites within the urban acute care sites in Edmonton, which would include the Grey Nuns, Misericordia, and Villa Caritas. Reporting to the Zone Transition Lead, the Implementation Lead will work closely with the site coordinators to execute readiness activities, facilitate staff engagement, and ensure a smooth transition to new workflows and systems. This role is critical to the success of Pharmacy Connect and will require strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills. The Implementation Lead will typically work weekday daytime shifts but will be required to work evenings and weekends potentially around launch. Their key responsibilities will be to collaborate with site leadership and site coordinators to plan and implement site-level readiness activities; support communication and engagement efforts with pharmacy staff and stakeholders; coordinate training logistics and ensure pharmacy assistants, technicians and pharmacists are prepared for go-live; monitor progress, identify risks, and escalate issues to site coordinators and the Zone Transition Lead; track completion of readiness checklists and ensure documentation is accurate and timely; provide on-site support during key implementation milestones; participate in post-implementation reviews and contribute to continuous improvement; and provide support and knowledge to current and future Implementation Leads for Covenant sites as they transition to Pharmacy Connect. Must be able to travel between various sites/locations; and may require the use of a personal vehicle. Description: The Pharmacy Technician I provides technical and operational assistance to the Pharmacy Department in the preparation, checking, distribution and procurement of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Pharmacy Technician I Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services Primary Location: Cabrini Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 16-MAY-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) required. Additional Required Qualifications: Experience working in an acute care setting for a minimum of two years. Strong understanding of various distribution systems and workflows. Strong understanding of pharmacy equipment. Strong understanding of Connect Care. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and sites as required. Demonstrated ability to work independently as required. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Ability to travel to the sites within the Edmonton as required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in implementation, change management, project coordination, or leadership. Familiarity with Covenant Pharmacy Policies and Procedures. Advanced experience in Connect Care specifically in managing medications lists, dispense logic, and inventory management.

What you’ll do

Provide technical and operational pharmacy support, including preparing, checking, distributing, and procuring pharmaceuticals. Coordinate Pharmacy Connect implementation readiness, staff engagement, training, progress tracking, on-site launch support, and post-implementation improvement across Edmonton sites.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a Pharmacy Technician program or recognized equivalent, active registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacists, and at least two years of acute care experience. Candidates must understand pharmacy distribution systems, equipment, and Connect Care, demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and be able to travel between Edmonton sites.

Listed skills

• Pharmacy Operations · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Risk Monitoring · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pharmacy Operations
• Medication Distribution
• Pharmaceutical Procurement
• Implementation Coordination
• Change Management
• Project Coordination
• Staff Training
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Readiness Planning
• Risk Monitoring
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Connect Care
• Microsoft Office
• Inventory Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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