Pharmacy Technician Intern - TOP

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: OPSEU

New or Replacement Position: New

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Transplant Outpatient Pharmacy (with possibility of cross coverage at Toronto General Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy and Clinic Pharmacy)

Reports to: Manager

Wage Range: $30.49 

Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week

Status: Temporary Full-Time (Up to12 Months Contract)

Closing Date: March 12, 2026

Duties:

As an integral member of the Pharmacy Services Inpatient/Outpatient Operations Team, the Pharmacy Technician Intern is responsible for:

• Performing all technical aspects of prescription preparation including compounding (as per master worksheets) and dispensing responsibilities, as assigned
• Replenishing stock medication supplies for assigned areas
• Ensuring patient information is updated and maintained in the pharmacy information systems
• Completing all required reports and documentation
• Attending, participating in staff and patient training/educational functions within scope of practice
• Performing workload measurement support functions; performing pharmacy purchasing and/or receiving related activities
• Participation in inventory count and performing cross-functional and/other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
• Pharmacy Technician Interns must always practice under the supervision of a Part A pharmacist or a Part A pharmacy technician

• Completion of a two-year community college Pharmacy Technician Program or recognized equivalent required.
• Registration as an Intern Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians (CAPT) preferred.
• Ability to work variable shifts.
• Standing and walking for several hours at a time.
• Light lifting of boxes
• Sitting and repetitive hand motions for several hours at a time (e.g. sterile compounding).
• Accurate hand/eye coordination of fine movements (e.g., data entry, preparing/dispensing medications, preparation of IV products).

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.