National Pharmacist

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PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RESPONSES TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS AND YOUR RESUME WILL EVALUATE YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

Please note that in addition to all assessment methods such as the application, exam, interview, correspondence and communication in relation to this selection process may also be used to assess certain qualifications.

Candidates must provide their proof of education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcripts (original documents only) at a later time in the process.

Work environment

The work is carried out in an office environment at National Headquarters. There is an occasional requirement to travel to the regions and to correctional institutions to participate in activities related to core business such as attend meetings, lead quality assurance audits and inspections.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to fill one immediate vacancy. A pool of qualified candidates may be established.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education

Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of Pharmacy.

Degree equivalency

Occupational certification

Eligibility for registration as a pharmacist in a province or territory of Canada.

Experience

Experience in conducting or reviewing clinical research and analysis to support strategies or decisions related to drug use.

Experience in a clinical practice in a community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy setting.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy; or Masters in Clinical Pharmacy; or a Residency in Hospital Pharmacy; or health economics; or pharmacoeconomic; or epidemiology; or biostatistics; or an advanced degree in another relevant specialty.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience in providing pharmaceutical advice to senior management or authorities.

Experience using pharmacoeconomic evaluation techniques.

Experience designing procedures for the collection and analysis of data related to drug utilization.

Experience implementing new or updated pharmacy software.

Experience in providing or coordinating clinical pharmacy services in a community or hospital setting

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of current pharmaceutical practice and therapeutics which includes but is not limited to current guidelines, current medication use, terminology, drug classification etc.

Knowledge of principles of evidence-based medicine.

Knowledge of the model pharmacy standards of practice for pharmacists in Canada.

Knowledge of relevant federal legislation, such as the Canada Health Act, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Food and Drug Act, and provincial regulations regarding the prescribing, dispensing and procurement of pharmaceuticals.

Abilities
Ability to communicate information effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to develop policies and/or strategies and design criteria and implement procedures that operationalize policy change.

Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams or stakeholders in significant projects and/or committees such as a pharmacy and therapeutics or formulary related committee.

Ability to analyze and interpret pharmaceutical data and provide advice to patients, colleagues or management.

Ability to make clinical decisions based on client needs and funding restrictions or priorities.

Personal Suitabilities:

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Effective interpersonal skills
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action oriented

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Operational Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel when required.

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.