Pharmacist

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When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Although this advertisement is opened until August 2019, we invite you to apply as soon as possible as we intend on filling some positions very quickly. The first draw from the inventory will take place in September 2018.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the persons identified for assessment or for an appointment. A volume management strategy may be used to select candidates from the inventory or at any stage during the assessment process.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential education and experience factors listed by answering the screening questions. For each of the screening questions, provide clear and concrete examples and details of where, when and how you obtained the experience. For example, for each experience requirement, you must list where you gained the experience, your title at the time, a description of the tasks you performed relevant to the experience factor, and your accomplishments.

As a possible secondary source to validate your experience, provide an up-to-date résumé that clearly outlines your education and experience.

Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Asset qualifications will be an important factor that will be considered for specific positions being staffed. Therefore, if you meet the asset education and experience, it is to your advantage to demonstrate this in your application as well.

Candidates who apply in this inventory and are later rejected or fail during the assessment process can re-apply 6 months after the date of their failure or rejection. Please note that results are not transferable from one round to another; candidates must be reassessed on all qualifications.

Duties

Pharmacists are key members of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) Health Services team. They are responsible for the provision of essential pharmacy services for offenders under CSC custody and supervision, while assisting in the operation of Regional Pharmacies.

CSC pharmacists ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products to offenders, according to professionally accepted standards. They are trained in all aspects of medication handling, including:

compounding;
medication profile maintenance;
drug therapy;
drug interactions; and
side effects.

CSC Pharmacists participate to the selection of optimal, cost effective drug therapy. On site institutional visits may be required to help achieve pharmaceutical care plan goals.

With an overall objective of improving the status of Canada's federal inmate population, CSC pharmacists work closely with other members of the health care team (nurses, physicians, psychiatrists) to ensure appropriate review and follow-up of pharmaceutical care strategies.

CSC Health Services provides the same range of pharmacy services that can be found in a community setting, while specializing in services that reflect the needs of the inmate population.

Your work as a pharmacist with CSC will support public safety by helping offenders reintegrate into the community after receiving professional treatment appropriate for their health needs.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

Establish a pool of partially and/or fully assessed candidates to staff PH 01 (Pharmacist) positions within the Health Services Branch at CSC with various linguistic profiles (French and Bilingual) and various tenures (permanent and temporary).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 (Bachelor’s degree or higher) from a recognized school of pharmacy.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Considerable and recent experience* in a community, hospital or institutional pharmacy.

Experience interacting with a variety of pharmaceutical stakeholders such as patients, patient representatives, clients and other health professionals.

* Considerable and recent being defined as approximately 12 months within the past two years.

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSET)

Experience in providing pharmaceutical services in a hospital, institutional or correctional environment offering long-term care.

Experience in providing pharmaceutical products in blister packs.

Experience in medical staff training.

Experience in preparing methadone prescriptions.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

May be asked to travel.

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

Various language requirements
French essential and Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the federal and provincial regulations and standards of practice governing pharmacists.

Knowledge of pharmacotherapy, the various categories of medications as well as the therapeutic interchangeability of medications.

Knowledge of methadone and Suboxone regulations.

ABILITIES

Ability to establish priorities and respect deadlines.

Ability to assess pharmaceutical orders and identify drug issues.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Good judgment

Strong sense of customer service

Effective interpersonal skills

Demonstrates adaptability

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Be a member in good standing of the Ordre des pharmaciens du Quebec.

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.

Information on employment equity

It is the candidate's responsibility to keep his or her personal information up-to-date either by email or through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.