Posted 2 months ago
Designated Manager
@ Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Overview
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres is hiring a full-time Designated Pharmacy Manager in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to lead the pharmacy team and run the outpatient pharmacy's operations. The role covers P&L and KPI targets, Ontario College of Pharmacists compliance, staff scheduling and performance management. Pay is $166,000 to $176,000 for 40 hours per week, with group benefits and an RRSP/DPSP.
Responsibilities:
- Manage pharmacy P&L and operational KPIs
- Ensure OCP and federal/provincial regulatory compliance
- Recruit, schedule and evaluate pharmacy staff
- Maintain safe medication management and controlled substance security
- Resolve patient, physician and public concerns
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higher
- Licensed and in good standing with the OCP
- 2 years pharmacist experience preferred
- Leadership experience preferred
- Strong communication and accountability
- Satisfactory criminal reference check
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Pharmacy |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Designated Pharmacy Manager |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Free or discounted meals |
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Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 85 |
Reference ID: 001-CATP-480
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON (500 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2A1, Canada)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Vacancy Status: This Posting is in Replacement for an Existing Vacancy
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: $166,000 - $176,000
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT CATC:
AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE:
Compassion – we meet people where they are, ready to help
Accountability – we take responsibility for outcomes
Respect – we work well with others
Excellence – we deliver exceptional experiences to everyone we encounter
- Wellness: Group Benefits Plan for you and your family along with Employee Assistant Programs through TELUS Health, discounted GoodLife fitness memberships, paid time off for vacation, wellness days for illness, and mental health, and bereavement.
- Career Development: Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System.
- Preparation for the Future: Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP).
- Employee Recognition: Service Recognition Program.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Designated Pharmacy Manager (DM) provides leadership to a team of pharmacy professionals including but not limited to Pharmacists, Registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants. The PM is accountable for the operational success of their pharmacy and its impact on CATC’s clinic and pharmacy network.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:
Holds self and others accountable
Embraces change, proven ability to lead others through change
Demonstrate customer service excellence
Delegates responsibility effectively
Ability to remain organized and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contact, both orally and in writing
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higher
Licensed and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
2 years pharmacist experience preferred
Leadership experience is preferred
Working level knowledge and comfort with MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
Satisfactory criminal reference check
YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accountable to the P&L statement and in attaining target metrics (including but not limited to labour, professional services, inventory, script capture, patient census and expense control)
- Accountable for regulatory compliance such as filling the role of Designated Pharmacy Manager as outlined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), adherence to the NAPRA Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacists and OCP standards of practice, including but not limited to, all Federal and Provincial laws, regulations, and by-laws governing Pharmacy
- Facilitate a safe & healthy work environment in compliance with guiding occupational health and safety legislation
- Drive adherence to company policy, procedure, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at the location level
- Maintain a safe, effective and compliant medication management system (including procurement, inventory, record keeping, security and protection of controlled and targeted substances)
- Ensure prescriptions are processed and billed in accordance with internal policy and third-party payer provider agreements
- Monitor location’s performance to KPI’s and actively work in collaboration with the RM to improve upon operational performance
- Report incidents, actively participate in incident investigations and implementing preventative measure to improve to improve the accuracy and efficiency in the preparation of prescriptions
- Resolve concerns from patients, physicians and the general public within a patient centric service model
- Ensure that patient care is provided according to evidence-based practices
- Facilitate a patient centric environment which:
- Respects all patients and their unique needs
- Actively responds to referrals from our internal clinic network and external community partners
- Ensures all patients follow internal clinic and pharmacy guidelines for program participation
- Accountable to the P&L statement and in attaining target metrics (including but not limited to labour, professional services, inventory, script capture, patient census and expense control)
- Effectively organize teams work responsibilities / prioritizing work tasks, including assignment of employee resources within the operation and facilitating cross-training
- Ensure Pharmacists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians are working within their full scope of practice
- Foster a culture of accountability, autonomy, and excellence in patient care (including respectful and judgement-free environment)
- Perform recruitment, selection, onboarding, orientation and on-the-job training activities
- Manage employee performance including preparation and delivery of probationary and annual performance evaluations and execution of development plans
- Address internal personnel concerns, identifying solutions and action plans
- Schedule employees and approve time, including time-off requests
- Maintain an informed team through regular huddles
- Establish, foster, and maintain good relationships with CATC physicians and clinic staff to provide optimal patient care and increase patient census
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Founded in 1995, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) operates three inpatient addiction treatment centres, a national network of more than 70 outpatient substance use disorder treatment clinics and specialty pharmacies in Canada.
CATC delivers services in a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free environment. We are committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by addiction through a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach that prioritizes quality care and an exceptional patient experience.
Our outpatient clinics provide walk-in support in person or virtually to enable community-based access to accredited treatment programs. Our CARE teams provide rapid access to a team of medical professionals, pharmacy services and wrap-around supports to engage patients through stabilization and treatment plans that enable patient success in achieving care goals.
Our inpatient treatment centres provide structured, 24/7 medically supported care in a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals who require intensive stabilization and recovery support. Care is focused on building a strong foundation for long-term recovery through accredited, evidence-based programming. Our secure virtual counselling services make care more accessible through flexible, remote connections with qualified professionals.
Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.
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