Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

2025-258

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.


CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.


At CGMH, we're not just caring for today, we're building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay.


To learn more about our redevelopment and capital campaign, visit: https://cgmh.on.ca/who-we-are/strategic-plan

Our Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.


We are committed to our values:

Being kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Supporting each other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Leading by example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Continuously growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:

At CGMH, we're committed to the well-being and success of our team. New hires enjoy an industry-leading compensation package that includes:

CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only. Includes 8% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts Access to Employee Education Assistance Program

The Opportunity:

The Pharmacy Technician works closely with the supervising Pharmacist for the timely and accurate supply of appropriate medications and to promote safe, effective, and economical use of drugs.

Qualifications:

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) + Jurisprudence Exams - Licensure with Ontario College of Pharmacists Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset. Must have basic computer skills Must be dedicated to professional growth & development Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc. Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record Excellent organization and prioritization skills Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team Meditech proficiency and inventory experience preferred Experience using Pyxis Medstations preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manufactures, packages, and labels drugs and compounds according to established formulas and procedures. re-filling of Pyxis med stations, packaging unit dose medications compounding non-sterile preparations for inpatients Performing Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH's) for admitted and non-admitted patients. Checks and replenishes ward stock Performs other duties as may be prescribed

More Information:

Location:

Pharmacy

Employee Group:

Non-Union

Employment Type:

Temporary Part-time (approximately 4 months)

Start Date:

In line with next Hospital Orientation intake

Hours of Work:

Days and evenings, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.

[Part-Time only]

Regularly scheduled for up to 24 hours per week (48/pay).

Wage:

$35.41 - $42.05 per hour plus applicable shift premiums for evenings, nights and weekends.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.


Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.


Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.