ANTICIPATORY - Regional Pharmacist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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.

The Quebec Regional Office is seeking a pharmacist to ensure reliable drug supply services and oversee safe drug management in the health facilities of indigenous communities in Quebec. The Department’s offices are located in Montreal.

Even though this posting is active until the 27th of September 2019, we suggest applying as soon as possible since we will select a first round of candidates before the end of the posting.

Work environment

We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, and emphasis on learning and development, and a high level of employee satisfaction.

Working at SAC is:

Pursuing a career in a dynamic and innovative organization that values a healthy and diverse workplace;
Have the opportunity to make a difference in the development of Aboriginal communities;
To be part of a professional and committed team.

Intent of the process

The intention of the process is to fill the following position:

Pharmacist PH-02 for an indefinite term

The intent is also to staff positions via the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program (APEP), which aims to strategically increase Aboriginal representation within the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB). As such, Organizational Needs may be applied and first consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal Peoples.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Member in good standing of the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec
Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Pharm. D. or Masters in advanced pharmacotherapy or hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent degree from another province.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Significant experience in community pharmacy and/or hospital pharmacy

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Official languages proficiency will not be assessed for entry to the pool. Candidates entered in the pool will have an opportunity for assessment of their official languages proficiency if and when they are considered for an appointment.

If you have valid Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results, please forward a copy of your results to:

If an insufficient number of qualified candidates are identified who meet the bilingual requirements, non-imperative staffing may be considered.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Quebec provincial healthcare network and social services.
Knowledge of current pharmaceutical practice and pharmacotherapy notably, current guidelines, optimal drug usage, drug classification.
Knowledge of pertinent federal and provincial legislation, such as the Canada Health Act, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Loi sur la pharmacie as well as the various regulations that govern pharmacy practice in Quebec.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES :
Ability to communicate information effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to implement policies and/or strategies , design criteria and implement procedures that operationalize policy change.
Ability to analyse and interpret pharmaceutical data and provide advice for the Branch.
Ability to make clinical decisions based on evidence, client needs and Branch funding priorities.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Analytical skills
Service oriented
Interpersonal skills
Team work
Respect for diversity and Indigenous culture

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Valid driver’s licence in the province of Quebec.
Available to travel occasionally to First Nations communities within Quebec
Available to travel occasionally within Quebec and/or Canada.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

1. Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this selection process.

a) You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.

b) For this selection process, the ISC will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. If you respond past the deadline you risk being removed from the selection process.

c) Applicants who are screened in to this selection process will be sent further information by email regarding what to expect during subsequent phases of this selection process.

d) During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the selection process.

e) You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the process.

f) Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process such as: standardized tests, reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.

g) All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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