Pharmacy Technician FT MF 2nd Posting

at  Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

HEALTH AUTHORITY

19 Hospital Drive
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Canada
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 2nd Posting
T: 705-658-4544
Title: Pharmacy Technician W: www.waha.ca
Division: Patient Care
Site: Moose Factory
Reports to: Director of Clinical Resources
Status: Permanent Full-time
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role
of Pharmacy Technician.
Who We Are
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast.
WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee.
WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee,
Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Peawanuck. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the
region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern
Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It
is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team
members.

Who You Are

• Flexible and able to adapt to quickly changing environments
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and strong prioritization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality
• To perform technical/clerical duties related to providing drugs to clients
• Assist with the pharmacist and staff in providing pharmaceutical care within the hospital

What You’ll Do

• Ensuring the inventory levels are appropriate, while maintaining good turnover
• Operate with the remote pharmacist model and identify the drug, dose, amount to be dispensed and pouring

it before it is checked by another technician and distribute it to the wards.

• Purchasing, receiving, and distributing pharmaceutical items and mail according to established policies and

procedures, as well as acts and regulations

• Perform requisite accounting procedures for the pharmacy
• Limit access to pharmacy personnel, or Clinical Support Services Manager, maintain good public relations

What You Bring

• Diploma in an accredited program is required
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
• Knowledge of general pharmacy department functions, operations, and responsibilities
• Pharmacy experience is an asset
• Training and experience in inventory control procedures, shipping and receiving
• Knowledge of general office procedures and the operation of basic computer programs
• Requires annual mandatory certificates in CPR, WHMIS
• English is essential for this position
• Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

Join our Team
The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2024-214 to:
Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

• Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
• For more information contact the HR team by email above
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• This position will remain open until filled
• Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have

received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code
and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
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• Ensuring the inventory levels are appropriate, while maintaining good turnover
• Operate with the remote pharmacist model and identify the drug, dose, amount to be dispensed and pourin