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Pharmacy Assistant

Posted on Aug. 23, 2025

  • Temporary

Pharmacy Assistant job opportunity

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Requisition ID: 396028

Position Number: 20002858

Posting End Date: January 29, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Pharm Assistants/Technicians Grp 1

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 02/02/2026 - 01/18/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $28.255, $29.106, $29.977, $30.875, $31.807, $32.761


Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.


Position Overview

Reporting to the Drug Distribution Manager and under the general direction of a Pharmacist, the incumbent is responsible for the procurement, storage, inventory management, recording, manufacturing, compounding, dispensing, packaging, labeling, pricing, issuing and distribution of pharmaceuticals in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department.

Experience

  • One year of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Complete Grade 12 education, Manitoba Standard,s required.
  • Current or prior enrollment in and minimum 50% completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician program required.
  • Graduate of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Program preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Pharmacy Technician Certificate from a recognized Pharmacy Technician Program.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
  • Knowledge and training of Automated Dispensing Cabinet Distribution processes preferred.
  • Knowledge of information systems technology and software preferred.
  • Knowledge of current pharmacy computer systems and software preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
  • Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the English language.
  • Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
  • High degree of fine motor hand dexterity.
  • Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals.
  • Supports the Philosophy/Mission/Goals and Objectives of the WRHA Pharmacy Program and the sites it services and is discreet.
  • Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient/resident related matters is maintained.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing, lifting and repetitive motion.
  • May be required to travel to other sites.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.


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