Posted 2 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant
@ Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
CancerCare Manitoba is hiring a casual Pharmacy Assistant in Winnipeg to measure, compound, package and distribute drugs for cancer patients, mainly intravenous admixtures under aseptic technique. The work is weekday day shifts with intermittent weekend days, at a pay range of $29.10 to $33.74 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Measure, compound and package drugs and medications for patients
- Prepare intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique
- Maintain drug inventory and record keeping
- Perform computer order entry and place drug purchase orders
- Answer telephones and file documents
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician course
- Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Basic computer skills including keyboarding and data entry
- Experience with IV admixtures or anti-cancer oral medications preferred
- Ability to speak French is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy Technician |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
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The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada. It is responsible for providing health care to more than 700,000 people living in the City of Winnipeg as well as the surrounding Rural Municipalities of East and West St. Paul and the Town of Churchill, located in northern Manitoba. The WRHA also provides health care support and specialty referral services to nearly 500,000 Manitobans who live outside its boundaries as well as residents of northwestern Ontario and Nunavut who require the specialty referral services and expertise available in Winnipeg. This page is not monitored 24/7 and does not provide medical advice. Guidelines for public interactions with WRHA social media:
- LinkedIn followers
- 14,015
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,874
- Reported office locations
- 650 Main Street, 4th Floor,, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1E2, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Government
- Other recorded names
- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada. It is responsible for providing health care to more than 700,000 people living in the City of Winnipeg as well as the surrounding Rural Municipalities of East and West St. Paul and the Town of Churchill, located in northern Manitoba. The WRHA also provides health care support and specialty referral…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,363 |
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CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.
Competition # 380-26-7144001
Posting End Date: November 12, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Work Location: MacCharles
Department: Pharmacy
Union: Non-Union
Hiring Status: Casual
Anticipated Start : November 16, 2026
FTE: 0.0
Anticipated Shift: Days/Modified Days,Weekends Required
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $29.103, $29.979, $30.876, $31.801, $32.761, $33.744
Job Summary:
Working with the pharmacy team and under the direct supervision of staff pharmacists and clinical pharmacists, the successful candidate will measure, compound, package and distribute drugs and medications for CancerCare Manitoba patients. The majority of medications prepared will be intravenous admixtures requiring knowledge and skill in aseptic technique. The successful candidate will also ensure that record keeping is performed, and maintain adequate drug inventory. As well, you will be asked to perform related duties such as computer order entry, answering telephones, filing, and placing drug purchase orders for the I.V. admixture services and oral drugs at CancerCare Manitoba. Note: Pharmacy Assistants work with hazardous materials. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training are provided. Primary working hours are Monday to Friday day shifts along with intermittent day shifts on weekends.
Qualifications:
Required
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent (Manitoba standards)
- Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician course
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Accuracy and attentive to details
- Basic computer skills – keyboarding, data entry, email and internet use
- Physical and mental health to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
- Satisfactory employment record
- Must be able to legally work in Canada
Preferred
- Previous work experience with anti-cancer oral medications
- Previous work experience with IV admixtures in a hospital setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel
- Experience with general office procedures
Asset
- Ability to speak French
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.
This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
This information is available in alternative formats on request. Please contact [email protected]
We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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