PHARMACY ASSISTANT

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

Depending on the number of applications received, volume management strategies could be applied at any time during the evaluation period of the process targeting various criteria such as assets, operational needs, work locations, language requirements, etc.

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. Pharmacy assistants are trained to perform the following functions:

* Entry and maintenance of the pharmaceutical profile
* Preparing medications
* Inventory management and drug orders

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 (pharmacists, 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

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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

College diploma in pharmacy technician or an acceptable combination* of education, training and/or experience.

*An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may be defined, for example, by a high school diploma combined with approximately three (3) years of full-time work experience in the provision of technical services in a hospital, community or institutional pharmacy OR by a professional study diploma as a pharmacy technician assistant combined with approximately one (1) year of full-time work experience in the provision of technical services in a hospital, community or institutional pharmacy.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

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

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

EXPERIENCE

Experience in providing pharmacy technician services in a correctional environment.

Experience in 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

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of current medications including narcotics and controlled drugs regarding their names, indications and usual dosages.

Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and pharmaceutical abbreviations.

ABILITIES

 Ability to organize and respect its priorities

 Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

 Team working
 Effective interpersonal skills
 Attention to detail

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

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

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.