Pharmacy Technician
Cross Site: Temporary Full-time (Primary Site: Kirkland Lake)
Blanche River Health Offers:
- INCENTIVE PACKAGE AVAILABLE!!
- Signing bonus - $7500
- Relocation allowance – up to $3000 if relocating from outside of North Eastern Ontario
- Housing allowance – up to $3000
As well as:
- On-site staff fitness centre, EAP program, ‘perks’ program.
- A commitment to professional and personal development including an Education Bursary program.
- A commitment to employee Wellness including work-life balance
- A commitment to a diverse, supportive and equitable workplace
- A commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment
Compensation & Benefits Information
- Rate of pay ranges from: $32.32 per hour and $37.26 per hour as per OPSEU Collective Agreement
- Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP). For more information, please visit - https://hoopp.com/
- Percent in lieu of benefits and vacation percent up to 20% - paid bi-weekly as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
Job Summary:
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, Pharmacy Technicians are responsible and accountable for the technical aspects of accurate, safe, effective and efficient drug distribution. Pharmacy technicians participate in meeting the patient’s health and medication related needs through collaboration with the patient, the pharmacists and other health care professionals to achieve the patient’s health goals.
Pharmacy technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team in the medication distribution component of pharmacy services, allowing the pharmacists to be involved with direct patient care.
Qualifications
Certifications and Registrations
- Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPHT)
- Graduate of a CCAPP (Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs) accredited pharmacy technician program or equivalent
Skill, Ability & Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to be motivated, self-directed and work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous hospital experience with unit dose dispensing and sterile medication preparation experience an asset
- Ability to learn and trouble shoot technology and machinery
- Strong computer skills, previous experience with Meditech an asset
Kirkland Lake - For more information regarding the town of Kirkland Lake please visit:
https://www.discoverkl.ca/
Englehart – For more information regarding the town of Englehart please visit:
https://www.englehart.ca/
Please submit your resume by August 5, 2026.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $32.32-$37.26 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Housing allowance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Kirkland Lake, Ontario for this job?
Experience:
- hospital/pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (required)
Work Location: In person
