Island Health·Cumberland, British Columbia
Close Date Location Cumberland Health Centre (CHC) - Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time casual Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $54.49 - $68.10 Paid FTE n/a Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS n/a Planned Start Date May. 25 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate, the Staff Pharmacist provides drug distribution, basic drug information, medication dosage adjustments and patient counseling.
Market context
Staff Pharmacist openings in British Columbia are often driven by ongoing pharmacy coverage needs in community, hospital, and retail settings. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates who are licensed by, or eligible for licensing by, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and who can work accurately in fast-paced medication environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your licensing status and prepare examples of safe dispensing and patient counseling experience.