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PHARMACY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (3212)

@ Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay

Chisasibi, Quebec

1+ years experience
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Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is hiring a Pharmacy Technical Assistant under a pharmacist or designated person. The role prepares pharmaceutical products such as solutions, ointments and syrups, packages and labels them, serves users at the counter and maintains inventories. The posting requires a DEP in pharmaceutical technical assistance, six months of pharmacy experience, a calculation test and fluency in Cree and English.

Responsibilities:

  • Préparer des solutions, onguents et sirops sous la responsabilité du pharmacien
  • Emballer et étiqueter les produits
  • Servir les usagers au comptoir
  • Tenir les inventaires
  • Créer et mettre à jour les dossiers des usagers

Requirements summary:

  • DEP en assistance technique en pharmacie complété
  • Six mois d'expérience en pharmacie obligatoires
  • Réussite d'un test de calcul (minimum 50 %)
  • Connaissance du système international
  • Maîtrise des calculs pharmaceutiques
  • Français un atout, cri et anglais courants requis

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Employer posting date
2026-11-10
First seen by our source
2026-11-11
Source record updated
2026-11-11

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience1+ years
Work settingStore, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish, French, Cree
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyPharmaceutical technical assistance

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Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay

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Delivering Health and Social Services in the Cree communities of Eeyou Istchee, Québec.

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In partnership with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the CBHSSJB manages and organizes health and social services across the 9 communities of Eeyou Istchee (Region 18): Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Nemaska, Oujé-Bougoumou, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Wemindji, and Whapmagoostui. The CBHSSJB operates a 29-bed hospital in Chisasibi, and in each community, a Miyupimaatisiiun Community Centre (CMC), comparable to the CLSCs found elsewhere in Québec. The CMCs offer general medicine, home care, dental care, and social services. Professional recruitment: 1055 René-Lévesque Blvd. E., 7th floor, Montréal, QC H2L 4S5 (tel.: 1 877-562-2733). The CBHSSJB is governed by a Board of Directors, with Ms. Jeannie Pelletier serving as Chairperson. The interim Executive Director is Ms. Christina Biron.

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Reported office locations
  • Box 250, Chisasibi, QC J0M 1E0, CA
  • 1055 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, 7éme étage, Montréal, QC H2L 4S5, CA
  • Box 250, Chisasibi, QC J0M 1E0, CA
  • 203 Mistissini Boulevard, Mistissini, QC G0W 1C0, CA
  • Maamuu Meskino, Chisasibi, Quebec J0M 1E0, CA
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In partnership with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the CBHSSJB manages and organizes health and social services across the 9 communities of Eeyou Istchee (Region 18): Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Nemaska, Oujé-Bougoumou, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Wemindji, and Whapmagoostui. The CBHSSJB operates a 29-bed hospital in Chisasibi, and in each community, a Miyupimaatisiiun Community…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersChisasibi, QC
Organization typeGovernment Agency
Year founded1978
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Job description

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who, under the responsibility of a pharmacist or a designated person, is mainly responsible for assisting the latter in preparation of pharmaceutical products such as solutions, ointments and syrups. She/he packages and labels products, serves users at the counter, maintains inventories and may create and update user records.

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Professional diploma (DEP) in pharmaceutical technical assistance completed.

Test:
• Pass a calculation test. Passing mark: 50%

Please note that applicants currently registered in the pharmaceutical technical assistance training program or applicants with a completed secondary 5 diploma willing to commit to register to the training program will be considered in priority for this position.

Experience:
• Six (6) months of pharmacy experience is a mandatory qualification for this position

Knowledge and Abilities:
• Must know the international system;
• Must have ability in pharmaceutical calculations;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Autonomous, good judgment and discretion are requested;
• Must have computer skills.

LANGUAGE
• Fluent in Cree and English;
• Fluency in French is an asset.

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