Pharmacy Assistant

Requisition ID

• 404824
• Position
• Number: 20088633
• Posting
• End
• Date:
• June 16, 2026
• City:
• Winnipeg
• Employer:
• Winnipeg
• Regional
• Health
• Authority
• Site: WRHA Corporate - Victoria General Hospital Department /

Unit

Pharmacy Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 07/01/2026 - 05/08/2027 Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.80 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $29.103, $29.979, $30.876, $31.801, $32.761, $33.744 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Reporting to the Drug Distribution Manager and under the general direction of a Pharmacist, the incumbent is responsible for the procurement, storage, inventory management, recording, manufacturing, compounding, dispensing, packaging, labeling, pricing, issuing and distribution of pharmaceuticals in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department. Experience One year of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Complete Grade 12 education, Manitoba Standards, required. Graduate of a recognized pharmacy assistant program or equivalent required. Current or prior enrollment in and minimum 50% completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician program preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration Pharmacy Technician Certificate from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant Program.

Qualifications

and Skills Knowledge and training of Automated Dispensing Cabinet Distribution processes preferred. Knowledge of information systems technology and software preferred. Knowledge of current pharmacy computer systems and software preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology essential. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the English language. Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. High-degree of fine motor hand dexterity. Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals. Supports the Philosophy/Mission/Goals and Objectives of the WRHA Pharmacy Program and the sites it services and is discreet. Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient/resident related matters is maintained.