Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

Receive prescriptions and medication orders, prepare and package medications, maintain inventory and controlled-substance records, and promote safe medication practices. Communicate with patients and healthcare professionals, support health technology and service delivery, and comply with facility security and privacy requirements.

Job details

Job ID: AR1075 Posting Status: Upcoming pharmacy assistant jobs Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant Closing Date: October 31, 2026 9:00 a.m. (EST) Location(s): Eastern Ontario (Ottawa, Kingston, Belleville, Cornwall, Brockville, Pembroke, Quinte West / Trenton) Central Ontario (Owen Sound, Kawartha Lakes, Orillia, Peterborough, Barrie) Toronto and Region Southwestern Ontario (London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford, Sarnia, Chatham-Kent, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Windsor) Northern Ontario (Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Moosone, Fort Albany, Fort Severn, Winisk) Northwest Ontario (Thunder Bay, Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Fort Hope) Northeast Ontario (Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Iroquois Falls, Huntsville, Parry Sound) Salary (per hour): Eastern Ontario $33 Central Ontario $34 Toronto and Region $37 Southwestern Ontario $34 Northern Ontario $60 Northwest Ontario $38 Northeast Ontario $38 Client(s): Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, Provincial Institutions, etc. Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary (all contractors must be incorporated) Available Shifts: Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays Explore exciting opportunities with our growing healthcare team! We are hiring for multiple pharmacy assistant positions across Ontario. Join us in making a meaningful impact – apply today! Consider Your Next Career with Aliant Resources and our Health Care Clients in Ontario Aliant Resources is a dedicated provider of healthcare staffing services in Ontario, committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, anti-racism and accessibility in all facets of our operations. We firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our organization and contributes to the success of our team and clients. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We invite you to join our team. Key Responsibilities Record and report activities in accordance with organizational policies. Promote safe medication practices. Perform duties consistent with the scope of practice of a Pharmacy Assistant. Handle blister packs and medication packaging. Adapt communication skills to provide information and health education to diverse patient populations. Receive prescriptions and medication orders. Respond to medication alerts as directed by the Pharmacist. Select, prepare, and package medications for dispensing. Prepare labels and containers and perform medication repackaging and labelling. Monitor medication stock levels and maintain sufficient inventory to support operational requirements. Replenish medications for residential units, night cupboards, emergency boxes, first aid kits, and emergency carts/bags. Receive, reconcile, and report purchased pharmaceutical supplies. Report and assist in resolving invoice and order discrepancies. Identify expired products for disposal or manufacturer return and perform physical inventory counts as required. Maintain and audit inventory records, including narcotics and controlled substances, in accordance with organizational procedures. Educate patients regarding basic health self-care, medication use, and preventive care within scope. In consultation with the Client's healthcare team, provide referrals to community specialists when appropriate. Maintain pharmacy standards, including inventory management of medications, medical supplies, and equipment within allocated resources. Support and utilize health technology initiatives implemented by the Client, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and provincial electronic health records where available. Collaborate with the Client's healthcare manager to support planning related to healthcare service delivery. Communicate in a timely manner with the Client's healthcare professionals regarding patient care. Attend required meetings and teleconferences related to healthcare service delivery and policy implementation. Arrange for qualified Pharmacy Assistant coverage during planned absences, where required. Maintain and monitor an email account for communication with the Ontario Government and the Client. Comply with all security requirements of the Client's facility or facilities. Qualifications and Experience Completion of a Pharmacy Assistant certificate from an accredited Pharmacy Assistant program may be required, as determined by the Client. Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy best practices, pharmacy operations, and applicable legislation, including but not limited to the Health Care Consent Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), Ontario Hospitals Act, Child and Family Services Act (CFSA), Juvenile Criminal Justice Act, and other relevant legislation. Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health concerns. Experience supporting the care needs of diverse client populations, including juvenile and adults. Experience providing care and services to marginalized and diverse populations, including individuals who have experienced trauma. Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information in accordance with privacy legislation and organizational policies. Proficiency using pharmacy software, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and Microsoft Office applications is considered an asset. Diversity Statement At Aliant Resources, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Accessibility Statement Aliant Resources is dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone with or without a disability. We adhere to workplace accessibility standards to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in employment opportunities. We understand the importance of identifying and removing barriers and we strive to provide an inclusive experience for all candidates. Workplace Accommodations We offer workplace accommodations throughout the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of the AODA. If you require workplace accommodations due to a disability, injury, illness, or any other condition that may affect your ability to apply online or perform essential job functions, please reach out to us at accommodations@aliantresources.com. Your request will be answered and we will collaborate with you to provide appropriate workplace accommodations as appropriate. How to Apply You must apply online here on LinkedIn. Your resume should not exceed four (4) pages, in Microsoft Word or PDF format only. Note for all Applicants We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions. Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in this job advertisement. Subject to successful completion of required background screening, including criminal record check, facility-specific security clearance, reference checks, education/credential verification, right-to-work verification, and any additional client-specific onboarding and security requirements. This role involves handling highly sensitive and confidential patient and medication-related information.

What you’ll do

Receive prescriptions and medication orders, prepare and package medications, maintain inventory and controlled-substance records, and promote safe medication practices. Communicate with patients and healthcare professionals, support health technology and service delivery, and comply with facility security and privacy requirements.

Requirements

A Pharmacy Assistant certificate from an accredited program may be required, depending on the client. Candidates should understand pharmacy practices and relevant legislation, have experience supporting diverse populations including people with mental health concerns, and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and confidentiality skills.

Listed skills

• Pharmacy Operations · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Medication Safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medication Preparation And Packaging
• Prescription Processing
• Medication Labeling And Repackaging
• Inventory Management
• Controlled Substance Recordkeeping
• Medication Safety
• Patient Communication
• Health Education
• Confidentiality
• Pharmacy Operations
• Pharmacy Software
• Electronic Medical Records
• Microsoft Office
• Organization
• Interpersonal Communication
• Trauma-Informed Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

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