Job Specifications
Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
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Job Description
Union: OPSEU
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Pharmacy
Reports to: Pharmacy Operations Manager
Wage Range: $32.32 - $37.26 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Status: Temporary Full-Time (End Date ~ March 23, 2027)
Closing Date: March 5, 2026
Position Summary
As an integral member of the Pharmacy Services Inpatient Operations Team, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for:
Duties
Independently performing all technical aspects of prescription preparation including compounding and dispensing responsibilities, as per master worksheets;
Replenishing stock medication supplies for assigned areas;
Ensuring patient information is updated and maintained in the pharmacy computer system;
Completing all required reports and documentation;
Attending, participating and assisting in staff and patient training/educational functions;
Performing workload measurement support functions;
Performing cross-functional and/other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college or recognized equivalent required
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician (Part A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery (e.g., Pyxis, unit dose machine).
Ability to work variable shifts
Two years practical and related experience preferred
Previous hospital experience with unit dose system and intravenous admixture service, preferred
Additional Information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About the Company
University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neuroscienc...
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