Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job ID: AR1073

Posting Status: Upcoming registered pharmacy technician jobs

Job Title: Registered Pharmacy Technician

Closing Date: October 31, 2026 9:00 a.m. (EST)

Location(s):

Eastern Ontario (Ottawa, Kingston, Belleville, Cornwall, Brockville, Pembroke, Quinte West / Trenton)

Central Ontario (Owen Sound, Kawartha Lakes, Orillia, Peterborough, Barrie)

Toronto and Region

Southwestern Ontario (London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford, Sarnia, Chatham-Kent, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Windsor)

Northern Ontario (Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Moosone, Fort Albany, Fort Severn, Winisk)

Northwest Ontario (Thunder Bay, Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Fort Hope)

Northeast Ontario (Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Iroquois Falls, Huntsville, Parry Sound)

Salary:

Eastern Ontario $52

Central Ontario $54

Toronto and Region $58

Southwestern Ontario $50

Northern Ontario $68

Northwest Ontario $56

Northeast Ontario $54

Client(s): Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, Provincial Institutions, etc.

Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary (all contractors must be incorporated)

Available Shifts: Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

Explore exciting opportunities with our growing healthcare team! We are hiring for multiple registered pharmacy technician positions across Ontario. Join us in making a meaningful impact – apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Document, review, verify, check, and dispense all prescribed medication orders.
• Conduct medication reconciliation.
• Record and report activities in accordance with organizational policies and Regulatory College requirements.
• Promote safe medication practices.
• Respond to drug information questions within the Registered Pharmacy Technician's scope of practice.
• Perform duties consistent with the scope of practice of a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Handle blister packs and medication packaging.
• Demonstrate familiarity with common drug regimens and dispensing processes for specialty medications.
• Maintain working knowledge of adherence programs, including but not limited to compliance packaging, refill synchronization, and refill management.
• Adapt communication skills to provide information and health education to diverse patient populations.
• Receive prescriptions and medication orders and perform technical and quality assurance verifications.
• Respond to medication alerts as directed by the Pharmacist.
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately.
• Select, prepare, and package medications for dispensing.
• Mix and prepare extemporaneous compounds according to approved formulation guidelines.
• Prepare labels and containers and perform medication repackaging and labelling.
• Monitor medication stock levels and maintain sufficient inventory to support operational requirements.
• Replenish medications for residential units, night cupboards, emergency boxes, first aid kits, and emergency carts/bags.
• Receive, reconcile, and report purchased pharmaceutical supplies.
• Report and resolve invoice and order discrepancies.
• Identify expired products for disposal or manufacturer return, and perform physical inventory counts as required.
• Maintain and audit inventory records, including narcotics and controlled substances.
• Update pharmacy records in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Educate patients regarding basic health self-care, medication use, and preventive care within scope.
• In consultation with the Client's healthcare team, provide referrals to community specialists when appropriate.
• Dispense medications in accordance with the Client's approved Drug Formulary.
• Maintain pharmacy standards, including inventory management of medications, medical supplies, and equipment within allocated resources.
• Support and utilize health technology initiatives implemented by the Client, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and provincial electronic health records where available.
• Collaborate with the Client's healthcare manager to support strategic planning related to healthcare service delivery.
• Communicate in a timely manner with the Client's healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Attend required meetings and teleconferences related to healthcare service delivery and policy implementation.
• Arrange for qualified Registered Pharmacy Technician coverage during planned absences.
• Maintain and monitor an email account for communication with the Ontario Government and the Client.
• Comply with all security requirements of the Client's facility or facilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Be in good standing and hold a valid licence issued by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) to practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician within the required scope of work.
• Maintain valid registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists throughout the term of employment, with no restrictions on Registered Pharmacy Technician practice and no active disciplinary proceedings.
• Demonstrate expertise and assessment skills to elicit, interpret, and utilize patient information to support pharmaceutical care.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to coordinate and deliver pharmacy services, support quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals, partners, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess knowledge of professional practice standards, best practice guidelines, pharmaceutical theories, practices, and applicable legislation, including but not limited to the Health Care Consent Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), Ontario Hospitals Act, Child and Family Services Act (CFSA), Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), and other relevant legislation.
• Possess knowledge of illness and disease theory, health promotion, disease prevention, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic and laboratory testing, evidence-based practice, and current treatment modalities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mental health and addiction treatment options and experience working with individuals experiencing addictions.
• Have experience working with individuals experiencing mental health concerns.
• Have experience supporting the pharmaceutical care needs of diverse client populations, including youth and adults.
• Have experience supporting care for marginalized and diverse populations, including individuals who have experienced trauma.

Diversity Statement

At Aliant Resources, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Accessibility Statement

Aliant Resources is dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone with or without a disability. We adhere to workplace accessibility standards to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in employment opportunities. We understand the importance of identifying and removing barriers and we strive to provide an inclusive experience for all candidates.

Workplace Accommodations

We offer workplace accommodations throughout the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of the AODA.

If you require workplace accommodations due to a disability, injury, illness, or any other condition that may affect your ability to apply online or perform essential job functions, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Your request will be answered and we will collaborate with you to provide appropriate workplace accommodations as appropriate.

How to Apply

• You must apply online here on LinkedIn.
• Your resume should not exceed four (4) pages, in Microsoft Word or PDF format only.

Note for all Applicants

• We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions.
• Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in this job advertisement.
• Subject to successful completion of the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) registration and professional standing verification, criminal record check, facility-specific security clearance, reference and education/credential verification, right-to-work verification, and any additional client-specific onboarding and security requirements. This role involves handling highly sensitive and confidential patient and medication-related information.