Family Health Teams (FHTs) use a patient-centered approach to primary health care that brings together doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, pharmacists, mental health clinicians and other health care professionals and support staff to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for patients – when they need it, as close to home as possible. FHTs are a key component of Ontario’s healthcare plan to reduce wait times, improve access to primary care, and keep Ontarians healthy.

PATIENT AND CAREGIVER EDUCATION

• Provide education on safe and effective medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Support patients and caregivers with self-management strategies, including lifestyle modifications (e.g., diet, physical activity, smoking cessation).
• Deliver group and individual health education sessions to enhance chronic disease self-management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized university
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Two years’ experience preferred, or community/hospital residency and/or Pharm D an asset: involvement in Primary Care preferred
• Additional training or credentialing in pharmacotherapy (eg. Certified Diabetes Educator, PHARM-MOAT – Management of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy Course from U of Waterloo, CAMH TEACH certification) will be necessary depending on the specific pharmacist’s role.
• Additional training or credentialing in pharmacotherapy (eg. Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Certified Asthma Educator, Hypertension etc) considered an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Experience in providing patient-centred care and evidence-based unbiased drug information
• Proof of professional liability insurance

THE PETERBOROUGH FAMILY HEALTH TEAM ARE LEADERS IN ADVOCATING FOR FULL VACCINATION AGAINST THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND ITS VARIANTS, FOR PERSONS WHO ARE MEDICALLY ABLE TO RECEIVE THE VACCINATION. ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD KNOW THAT PFHT EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO SUPPORT THIS POSITION.

Interested candidates can email their resume and cover letter to resumes@peterboroughfht.com by the application deadline.

• Application deadline: September 15, 2025
• Hours: 26.25 hrs/ week
• Expected start date: October 6, 2025
• Job type: Permanent
• Salary: $90,117 to $101,420 per year based on fulltime equivalent

The Peterborough Family Health Team is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. The Peterborough Family Health Team offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted

The Pharmacist provides direct patient care in collaboration with patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other members of the health care team. Key responsibilities include: