Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Clinical Content, Compounding and Repackaging Team (CCCNR) supports worksheet and formulation development (including mapping), for repackaging, non-sterile and sterile compounded products. As well, CCCNR supports the creation of adult and pediatric treatment plans used within Beacon/Cancer Care. Applicants will also maintain an active clinical practice monthly. The technician performs all aspects of drug distribution to provide for the effective daily operation of all departmental services and programs leading to safe and effective patient care. This position will be part of Acute Care Alberta effective April 1, 2025. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Acute Care Alberta.
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.

Transition Company:

Acute Care Alberta

Classification:

Pharmacy Technician

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Clinical Content, Compounding and Repackaging

Primary Location:

Seventh Street Plaza

Location Details:

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

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

14-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

17-NOV-2025

Temporary End Date:

27-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$31.13

Maximum Salary:

$38.98

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years experience in a hospital (or similar institution) pharmacy providing compounding and repackaging services, including the provision of chemotherapy medications. Familiarity with current compounding and repackaging practices within AHS Pharmacy Services. Understanding of stability and sterility guidelines, compounding and repackaging standards, and experience supporting the creation of compounding formulations and/or worksheets. Strong computer skills including training and/or experience with: Epic, Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint). Adaptability and ambiguity tolerance. Ability to navigate evolving environments and changing information. Problem solving skills. Capable of making sound decisions using available data and professional judgment. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams, including (but not limited to): Clinical and Technical Practice. Medication Quality and Safety. Informatics, Performance and Analytics. Procurement & Inventory. Contracting, Procurement and Supply Management (CPSM). Drug Information. Zone Operations. Strong verbal and written communication skills tailored to varied audiences. Ability to prioritize workload and multiple projects on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of a dynamic work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with chemotherapy compounding & repackaging practices, embedded worksheets. Project management training or equivalent experience (in a project lead role). Experience in zonal and/or provincial initiatives. Completion of: Change management education. Introduction to LEADs in a Caring Environment. Membership with a pharmacy professional organization. Recent volunteer experience with a pharmacy professional organization.