Pharmacy Assistant

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

The pharmacy assistant position to be filled is only for the Port-Cartier institution. Port-Cartier institution is a maximum security institution for men and is located in Port-Cartier, Quebec. The city of Port-Cartier is located in the Cote-Nord region, near Sept-Iles.

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.

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All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service
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below. The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.
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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Duties

Pharmacy Assistants are key members of CSC Health Services. They are responsible for providing essential pharmacy services for offenders who are the responsibility of CSC. CSC Health Services provides the same range of pharmacy services that can be found in the community, while specializing in services that match the needs of offenders.

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

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

Work environment

Explore career opportunities in the federal public service that suits your interest and experience. The pride of public service means working for your country and the people in it. We offer great benefits and an amazing work environment which include work life balance, good salary, flexible hours, and wonderful people!

• Permanent full-time positions
• Work schedule from Monday to Friday, no nights and no weekends
• Attractive benefits package

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one (1) permanent Pharmacist Assistant position, EG02, in Port-Cartier with a French linguistic profile. This process could be used to staff Pharmacy Assistant positions with different length and linguistic profiles in Port-Cartier only.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "The candidate must clearly demonstrate how he/she meets the essential and asset criteria linked to education and experience in a cover letter."

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

EDUCATION

- Pharmacy technician college diploma or pharmacy technician vocational diploma

OR

-Considerable experience equivalent to 3 years of full time work offering technical services in a hospital, community or institutional pharmacy.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

-Considerable experience equivalent to about 1 year full time work offering technical services in a hospital, community or institutional pharmacy.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of current medication including narcotics and controlled drugs regarding their names, indications and usual dosages.
-Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and pharmaceutical abbreviations.
-Knowledge of pharmaceutical procedures, purchasing pharmaceuticals and stock management.

ABILITIES

-Ability to prepare exactly presciptions.
-Ability to organize and respect priorities.
-Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:

- Client service oriented.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Good judgment.

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

EXPERIENCE

-Experience in preparing methadone prescriptions.
-Experience in providing pharmacy technician services in a correctional environment.

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

Information on employment equity

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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

May be asked to travel.

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 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.

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.