Pharmacy Technician

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet these requirements. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is NOT sufficient to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. You do not need to provide a covering letter.

If chosen, the employee will not be on travel status, and, as a results, no travel time will be paid or expenses reimbursed.

Duties

Assists in the purchase, dispensing and distribution of medications to correctional institutions of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and in the maintenance of pharmacy and institutional inventory and related records systems.

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates for anticipatory employment opportunities in various locations in the Atlantic region.

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 :

Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician diploma program or registered pharmacy technician certification program.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :

Active licensure as a Pharmacy Technician with the Provincial College of Pharmacists/Pharmacy in the location of work.

EXPERIENCE :

Experience in providing technical services in pharmacy.

KNOWLEDGE :

- Knowledge of Pharmacy Practices, Brand Name and Generic Drug Equivalencies and dosages of commonly used drugs.
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical terminology and abbreviations.
- Knowledge of Narcotic and Controlled Drugs and their usage and regulations.
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical mathematics and calculations.
- Knowledge of common pharmacy procedures.
- Knowledge of the legislation, regulations and record keeping governing the storage, control, and dispensing of drugs and narcotics/controlled drugs in province of employment.

ABILITIES :

- Ability to effectively communicate with others.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to Organize and prioritize.
- Ability to conduct independent technical verification of prescription products.
- Ability to independently monitor accuracy of medication records.
- Ability to monitor accuracy.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :

- Client Service Orientation
- Team work
- Flexibility
- Judgment

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - B/B/C
English essential

Information on language requirements

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

EXPERIENCE :

Experience working with various drug distribution systems.

KNOWLEDGE :

Knowledge of various drug distribution systems.

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

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :

Current or future needs that could enhance the way in which the organization operates or fulfills its mandate.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

- Ability to lift 15kgs.
- Ability and willingness to travel occasionally, including to all our sites within the Atlantic Region.
- Current or future requirements of the organization for the proper functioning of the work unit or the organization.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.