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Apply By: Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Pharmacy Technician

Job ID:

249275

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

South west Detention Centre

City:

Maidstone

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary (irregularly scheduled, up to 12months with possible extension)

Job code:

C61202 - Pharmacy Technician 2 (COR)

Salary:

$1,076.73 - $1,270.46 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Every Prescription Matters. Every Patient Counts!

Build a Pharmacy Career with Purpose at South West Detention Centre

Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician looking for more than a routine pharmacy role? At South West Detention Centre (SWDC), you'll have the opportunity to use your expertise where it matters most. As part of a collaborative health care team, you'll help deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered pharmaceutical care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in our care.

Working alongside pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals, you'll contribute to positive health outcomes, support patient wellness, and play an important role in Ontario's correctional health care system.

Located in Maidstone, Ontario, just outside Windsor, SWDC is a modern correctional facility serving Southwestern Ontario. Here, you'll find a supportive team environment, diverse and rewarding work, and the opportunity to build your career with one of Ontario's largest employers.

Want to learn more about correctional health care and the impact you can make?

Ready to make your next career move matter?

Click here to explore our recruitment brochure, Every Patient Has a Story. Every Professional Can Make a Difference, and discover how your pharmacy expertise can help transform lives, support patient wellness, and contribute to safer communities.

About the job

As a Registered Pharmacy Technician, you will:

Receive, process, and fill prescriptions

Prepare, package, and label medications

Maintain medication inventory and monitor expiry dates

Update patient medication profiles and health records

Support medication distribution and documentation processes

Prepare reports and maintain pharmacy records

Ensure pharmacy operations meet professional standards and institutional security requirements

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are registered and in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, or are in the process of completing a CCAPP-accredited Canadian Pharmacy Technician program.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

You have:

• Knowledge of drug therapy, evidence-based pharmaceutical practice, current treatment modalities, and community pharmacy resources
• Knowledge of Ontario College of Pharmacists Professional Standards and best practices
• Understanding of controlled substance regulations and record maintenance procedures
• Knowledge of metrology, pharmaceutical calculations, and systems of weights and measures
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, including:

Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act and Mental Health Act

• Knowledge of medication distribution systems and inventory management practices

Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills

You can:

• Exercise sound judgment and work independently within established pharmaceutical guidelines
• Ensure medication orders comply with applicable policies and standards
• Identify and document unusual trends in medication usage
• Investigate discrepancies in medication inventory or supply and escalate issues appropriately
• Prioritize work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Computer Skills

You have experience using:

• Computerized pharmacy order-entry and manual pharmacy record keeping systems
• Inventory control and medication management systems
• Microsoft Office applications and related technologies

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You can:

• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, health care staff, and institutional partners
• Respond to inquiries with sensitivity, professionalism, and respect
• Explain medication usage and potential side effects when appropriate
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation related to pharmaceutical services

Hours of Work

Note: This is a temporary, irregular on-call opportunity for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Hours are scheduled based on operational needs and may range from 0 to 40 hours per week. The SWDC Health Care Unit operates 7 days per week, and shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and hours outside traditional business hours.

This opportunity is ideal for Pharmacy Technicians seeking flexible work, valuable clinical experience, and exposure to a unique health care environment while contributing to meaningful patient care.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

a comprehensive compensation and benefits package

base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression

tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 4819 8th Concession Rd, RR3, Maidstone, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-7

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:

  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

• T-CL-245684/26

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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