Pharmacy Assistant, Harm Reduction Program - BC Centre for Disease Control

Pharmacy Assistant, Harm Reduction Program

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

Are you ready to make a difference? The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation.

At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being—right where they live, work, learn, and play.

If you're driven by the desire to create positive change and contribute to healthier communities, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Apply now to join our innovative team and show your commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).

BCCDC values lived experience within Indigenous communities, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

What You’ll Do

• Assist Pharmacists in the preparation of medications in accordance with established procedures and pharmaceutical practice by performing duties such as counting and measuring drugs, packing and labeling medication, repacking/pre-packing into unit standards, and compounding lotions, ointments, and creams under the direction of a Pharmacist.
• Produce labels, inputting data into computer programs, maintaining patient medication profiles, receiving, and relaying phone & fax messages, packaging items for shipping/dispensing.
• Monitor supplies and equipment, takes inventories, consults with users, identifies requirements, prepares order requisitions for signature, and maintains related stock control records. Liaise with supervisor or delegated Pharmacist regarding problems with inventory and related systems.
• Receive and check orders, verify accuracy of invoices, stock shelves, check stored medication for proper storage and dating, and distributes supplies. Refer discrepancies to supervisor.
• Perform administrative support duties such as, completing forms, compiling information and statistics, word processing, internet searches, electronic mail and sorting and distributing mail.
• Perform cleaning duties such as washing equipment and supplies, and cleaning work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Secondary school completion with emphasis on chemistry and mathematics.
• Completion of recognized pharmacy assistant program at a certificate level.
• One year experience or equivalent as a Pharmacy Assistant.

Skills & Knowledge

• Typing 50 words per minute.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally with co-workers and the public.
• Knowledge of pharmacy routines and applications to the work environment for acceptable practices.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical names and special storage requirements.
• Ability to perform work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform physical functions of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

What We Bring

• Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until January 30, 2026)

Wage: $26.87 - $28.57 per hour

Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4

Hours of Work: 08:30-16:30

Requisition # 185992E

What We Do

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

BCCDC program is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (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 – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

PHSA and BCCDC are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

Attention Current Employees Of PHSA

You must apply via your internal profile at internaljobs.phsa.ca.

The internal job posting expires on July 10, 2025 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.