Job Description

Close Date

Jun. 7 2023

Location

Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:30 -15:30

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$35.64 - $35.64

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Jun. 13 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 30 2023

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Coordinator, Drug Procurement and Inventory Systems, in conjunction with the Coordinator determines pharmaceutical requirements and specifications and purchases items such as drugs and other supplies according to established departmental purchasing policies and procedures. Develops, implements, and maintains computerized and manual systems to control inventory content and levels. Supervises Buyer and assigned staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Technician course, supplemented by recognized purchasing courses, plus five years recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to type.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to supervise.

Link to Full

Additional information for applicants

Work at home/remote option available for this position. Questions on this posting , please reach out to marie.truong@islandhealth.ca

Additional Clauses

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Facilities Subsector

Affiliation/Union

HEU

Island Health