Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)·Victoria, British Columbia
Provide individualization of drug therapy using patient information to develop therapeutic plans.
Assess clinical response through patient contact and collaboration with health care providers.
Interact with patients and the health care team to ensure appropriate medication therapy.
Develop discharge plans for inpatients and medication calendars for outpatients.
Assist with formulation of therapeutic plans for supportive care medications and assess patient comprehension.
Answer patient questions and assist with formulation of therapeutic plans for alternative and complementary treatments.
Monitor patient compliance with therapeutic plans.
Prepare and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with relevant federal and provincial legislation.
Provide verbal and written drug information to physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, pharmacists, external professionals, and patients.
Provide instruction and/or supervision of pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents (mentoring).
Assist with provision and/or financial support of non-BC Cancer benefit medications to optimize therapeutic plans (including compassionate release and emergency aid options)
Clinical Pharmacist BC Cancer Victoria, BC You are a Clinical Pharmacist who thrives in a teamwork environment that offers a balance of patient interaction, collaborative care planning, and preparing medications and other pharmaceuticals. You have an interest in a continuous learning environment and developing knowledge in specialized oncology practice including drug therapy and use of alternative complementary treatments. Working with BC Cancer, a global leader in clinical care and research, will offer you meaningful work and a forward-thinking team of colleagues. Connor McIntyre works with BC Cancer as a Clinical Pharmacist, and his role includes both in-pharmacy duties as well as direct patient care, including counselling newly diagnosed patients on their medications, and supporting nurses in the chemotherapy suite giving IV therapy. He shares: “I enjoy being able to help people during some of the most difficult times in their lives…this is the most rewarding work I’ve ever been a part of. If you thrive on innovation, collaboration, and making a difference every day, this is your next role. Watch this video to learn more about working at BC Cancer What you’ll do Clinical Pharmacists are key members of the multidisciplinary team at BC Cancer, and work with the support of BC Cancer’s provincial network of pharmacists. Responsibilities include providing individualization of drug therapy utilizing patient information to develop therapeutic plans, providing in-service education to other health care professionals within the Agency, providing drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals both internal and external to the Agency. Usual duties include:
Provide individualization of drug therapy to patients through methods such as receiving patient charts, assessing clinical response through patient contact and collaboration with other health care providers and creating an individualized therapeutic plan.
Interact with patients and the health care team to ensure appropriate medication therapy and to develop therapeutic plans through methods such as developing discharge plans for inpatients and medication calendars for outpatients, assisting, as part of the care team, with the formulation of a therapeutic plan for the use of supportive care medications and assessing patient comprehension of that plan, answering patient’s questions and assisting with formulation of a therapeutic plan for the use of alternative and complementary treatments, and monitoring of patient compliance with therapeutic plans.
Prepare and dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies to ensure appropriate medication therapy and to ensure practices and standards are in accordance with relevant federal and provincial legislation.
Provide verbal and written drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, to the lay public, pharmacists and external health care professionals, and to patients through individualized counselling.
Assist, as part of the care team, with the provision and/or financial support of non-BC Cancer benefit medications required to optimize the therapeutic plan through methods such as providing information and interacting with patients, health care providers and representatives from outside agencies regarding options such as compassionate release programs or obtaining financial support through emergency aid.
Provide instruction and/or supervision of pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents through methods such as mentoring. What you bring
$54.49 - $68.10/hour Location: 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5 Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0730-1530/0800-1600/0830-1630/0900-1700/1000-1800 Vacation Relief Line. Requisition Number: 200802E What we do BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Authority Services (PHSA). PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study. Attention current employees of PHSA: You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca. The internal job posting expires on July 5, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting. If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days. If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.
Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and current registration as a Licensed Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program.
1 year of recent and related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples, with commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups.
Demonstrated knowledge of legislative obligations and provincial commitments in BC Cancer contexts (including TRC Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, and related documents).
Knowledge and competency in aseptic techniques, biological safety cabinets, safe handling of cytotoxic drugs, drug information provision and critical review of literature, and individualizing drug therapy.
Ability to organize work independently and establish/maintain effective working relationships.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated CPR skills.
Commitment to ongoing personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression
Market context
Pharmacy roles in British Columbia are typically shaped by steady demand across hospitals, community settings, and multidisciplinary care teams. Competition often centers on licensure eligibility with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, plus strong communication, organization, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with others. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your licensing status and prepare examples that show prioritization and team-based practice.
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