PHARMACIST

Important messages

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

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.

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:

• Medication profile maintenance;
• Drug therapy;
• Drug interactions;
• 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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Explore career opportunities in the federal public service that suit your interest and experience. The pride of public service means working for your country and its people. We offer awesome benefits and an amazing work environment that includes work-life balance, good salary, flexible hours, and wonderful people!

• Permanent full-time positions;
• Work schedule Monday to Friday, no evenings and no weekends;
• Many benefits.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures within the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

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 from a recognized school of pharmacy or registration with the professional association of pharmacists in a province or territory of Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

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

* Considerable and recent being defined as approximately 12 months within the past two (2) years.

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

EXPERIENCE

Experience in serving and preparing opioids agonist treatment prescriptions (AOT).

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

Various language requirements
French Essential
Bilingual imperative: BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to establish priorities and respect deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIY

Judgment
Sense of customer service
Effective interpersonal skills
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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

May be asked to travel

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: Reliability status
Be a member in good standing of the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec.

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their responses that they meet the essential education and experience qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out and rejected from the process.

You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.

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

For this selection process, we will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. It is your responsibility to inform of any change of address, telephone number and / or email address. You must ensure to check/view your email accounts including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. Candidates who respond past the deadline risk being removed from the selection process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.

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