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E X P L O R E O U R P H A R M A C Y T E C H N I C I A N C A R E E R S
Join our dynamic team, where we emphasize support and collaboration to ensure the effective and safe management of medications for our patients, clients, and residents. Enjoy opportunities for regular quality improvement, safety huddles, staff orientation, and ongoing in-house education. We have permanent, relief, and casual positions available, allowing you to customize your career to fit your lifestyle!
As a pharmacy technician, your role includes prescription checks, order entry, compounding, distribution, and inventory management. Your contributions are valued in providing safe and effective medication management.
We strive to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, your place of work, and the people around you.
Relocation allowance up to $7,850 for eligible positions.
Competitive Compensation & Employer-Paid Vacation
Extended Health Benefits & Dental Coverage
Career Advancement Opportunities
Municipal Pension Plan
visit Jobs.InteriorHealth.ca
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Formative Pharma Inc., located in Burlington, Ontario, specializes in the registration, commercialization and distribution of injectable pharmaceuticals, medical devices and sterile compounded preparations to hospitals and pharmacies across Canada.
Our mission is simple: Form healthcare solutions to ensure all Canadians have access to critical medicine and therapies. We are guided daily by a set of core values to ensure we are putting patients at the heart of everything we do.
People First, Always
Quick, Nimble & Adaptive
Solutions Oriented
In alignment with our values, we strive to offer the best possible customer service experience while supplying products of the highest quality, with the ultimate goal of creating a lasting positive impact on patient care and outcomes.
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About Island Health
Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 healthcare professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff – as well as 1,000 volunteers and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.
Pharmacy Careers
Island Health is seeking pharmacy technicians who want to showcase their knowledge, skills, and abilities in a dynamic environment. Island Health Pharmacy Department offers a variety of employment opportunities in a range of settings at various sites. This is an excellent time to begin your career on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. Island Health has many pharmacy opportunities across our region. Work and live in of the premier destinations in Canada for climate, natural beauty, lifestyle and culture, and enjoy a lower cost of living than the lower mainland.
Visit our careers listings at www.islandhealth.ca/careers
Have a question about working with Island Health? Reach out to us directly at: pharmacycareers@islandhealth.ca
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National Pharmacy Technician Day Design Contest
Calling all creative minds! In honor of National Pharmacy Technician Day, we're hosting a special design contest. This is your chance to show your appreciation for the hardworking pharmacy technicians who keep our communities healthy.
Contest Details:
Design a graphic that celebrates National Pharmacy Technician Day.
Submit your design by September 11, 2024.
The winner will receive a complimentary registration to our upcoming conference or a complimentary hotel accommodations for one night!
How to Enter:
Create a design that represents the spirit of National Pharmacy Technician Day.
Submit your entry via https://ptsbc.ca/latest-news-events/national-pharmacy-technician-day-design-contest
Share this post and tag a friend who should enter too!
Get Inspired, Get Creative, and Make an Impact!
The winning design will be featured on our social media channels, website, and conference materials.
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and support the pharmacy technician community!
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Join PTSA in Calgary for their IN-PERSON conference at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel!
The conference is being held Sept 8-10. Click on the link for details: PTSA Conference - PTSA
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PTSBC would like to highlight the work by pharmacy departments or individuals. What extraordinary efforts of groups / individuals are you displaying to help the community at large inside or outside of the workplace setting? How are you giving back to the community? Please go to our facebook page and post your highlights.
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PTSBC is seeking nominations for the 2024/2025 PTSBC Board Members.
You can play an important role in these elections by identifying and nominating the best possible candidates or deciding to run yourself.
Board members have a significant role and responsibility. It is important to remember that while an election process is used to establish Board membership, the mandates of the Society are to promote education and communication; enhance and strengthen leadership capabilities; promote professionalism; act as a valuable resource for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants in BC.
Board members bring diverse points of view to the table and work as a team to make sound decisions in the society’s interest.
Nominations for the upcoming Board elections must be submitted using the online form by October 21st, 2024 at 5:00 PM.
Nominees are to include a brief biography and upload a photo.
Full active pharmacy technicians are eligible to run in the Board elections.
Elected Board members will be announced at the conference AGM