Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The pharmacy student will collaborate with the Drug Evaluation Unit to develop evidence-based materials and conduct medical literature searches. They will also assist in data extraction, statistical calculations, and the drafting of clinical trial summaries.
13-Aug-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Pharmacy Director, in close collaboration with the DEU Pharmacist team lead the Pharmacy Student will work with Drug Evaluation Pharmacists to develop evidence-based materials for Drug Evaluation Unit (DEU) projects. The DEU prepares evidence-based medicine reviews to inform appropriate drug use and policy decisions. This work is used by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness and affiliated organizations such as the Atlantic Common Drug Review and the Dalhousie Academic Detailing Service, and the Nova Scotia Health Pharmacy Department. The student will support this work by participating in the following activities:
Medical literature searches Data extraction into evidence tables or standardized templates Calculation of statistics such as absolute risk reduction, numbers needed to treat (NNT) Participation in writing summaries of clinical trial data Participation in meetings relating to the research
Casual relief, no guaranteed hours Compensation and Benefits $20.50 - $22.00 hourly What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning.
Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself.
At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer.
Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.
We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Candidates must be currently enrolled or accepted into a Pharmacy or Pharmacy Technician program. Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills are required for this role.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in Nova Scotia are typically in steady demand in hospital and direct patient care settings, where employers look for pharmacists who can support safe medication use and clinical collaboration. Competition is often strongest for candidates with a recognized pharmacy degree, eligibility for Nova Scotia registration, and preferred experience such as a hospital residency or 2 years of direct patient care, plus BLS. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of patient-facing or inpatient pharmacy work before applying.
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