Registered Pharmacy Technician

Description:

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to perform technical pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing, sterile and non-sterile compounding, repackaging, and inventory management. The role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety while supporting pediatric healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities:

Dispensing & Medication Management:

• Prepare, check, and release individual prescriptions, unit dose carts, and emergency medication supplies

• Replenish medication stocks in automated dispensing cabinets and maintain pharmacy inventory

• Process and dispense medications using automated inventory and dispensing systems

• Maintain drug accountability records, including narcotics and investigational drugs

• Ensure medication storage areas are clean and well-organized

Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding:

• Prepare and release sterile compounded products following aseptic techniques

• Compound specialty pharmaceutical formulations using approved worksheets and procedures

• Repackage medications into standard doses, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols

Specialized Growth Opportunities:

• Research Support Pharmacy – Handling clinical trial prescriptions and inventory

• Pharmacy Informatics – Supporting automation and medication tracking systems

• Narcotic Technician – Managing controlled substances and documentation

• Drug Procurement – Managing hospital-wide drug supply and backorders

• Advanced IV Additive Training – Specialized preparation for chemotherapy, TPN, gene therapy

• Special Access Program – Handling medications acquired through Health Canada’s SAP

Requirements:

• Completion of a two-year accredited Pharmacy Technician program

• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

• Experience in dispensing, compounding, and aseptic technique

• Strong teamwork, communication, and computer skills

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Employment Type:

📌 Temporary, Full-Time, Contract

Why Join SickKids?

🏥 Work at one of the world’s top pediatric healthcare centers
🌍 Diverse and inclusive work environment
📚 Ongoing learning and development opportunities
💡 Contribute to groundbreaking child healthcare innovations