About this role
*Staff Pharmacist ? Specialized Shipping & Operations*
*Location:* Northwestern Ontario (Cottage Country Gateway)
*Status:* Permanent, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
*Schedule:* Monday?Friday, Daytime Hours Only (Closed Weekends & Stat Holidays)
*Compensation:* *$70.00 ? $75.00/Hour* (Based on experience) or Premium Contractor Rates
*The Lifestyle: Live on the Edge of Adventure*
Ready to trade gridlock for a breath of fresh air? Nestled in a vibrant waterfront region known for its breathtaking granite cliffs, endless boreal forests, and stunning views of Lake Superior, this community is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy a thriving local culinary scene, a low cost of living, and an effortless commute?all while being minutes away from world-class hiking, sailing, and skiing.
*The Opportunity: A Specialized Pharmacy & Logistics Hub*
Forget the monotonous retail grind. This is a highly sophisticated healthcare operation designed around structured logistics and specialized community care. Operating under a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free care model, the pharmacy manages three distinct, highly organized workflows:
* *Remote Community Shipping (Primary Focus):* A specialized, patient-free logistics operation managing daily medical shipments (primarily by air) to 13 remote First Nations communities. *As a Staff Pharmacist in this role, your day-to-day focus will primarily center on managing, verifying, and orchestrating these critical prescription shipments.* * *Addiction Services:* A centralized, patient-free "transfer of custody" operation supporting roughly 7 regional clinics via secure courier networks, ensuring seamless rapid access to medication for substance use disorders. * *Boutique Front Shop & Clinic:* A streamlined retail area focused strictly on walk-in patients from an on-site medical clinic, featuring a limited OTC footprint so you can focus entirely on clinical consultations and expanded scope services.
*The Team & Workflow Model*
You will never feel stranded. The pharmacy operates on a robust, collaborative *three-pharmacist model* daily:
* *The Coverage:* 1 Pharmacist dedicated to the Remote Shipping operation (your core focus), 1 Pharmacist dedicated to Addiction Services, and 1 Designated Manager anchoring the Front Shop and floating to support all areas. * *The Support:* You are backed by *2 Registered Pharmacy Technicians* (handling product checking and technical duties) and an elite team of approximately *20 Pharmacy Assistants*.
*Your Duties & Responsibilities*
* *Shipping & Logistics Oversight:* Provide clinical verification and oversight for high-profile blister-pack and strip-pack shipping workflows. * *Accurate Dispensing:* Verify and check prescriptions across specialized operational areas safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner. * *Clinical Services:* Provide clinical services (medication reviews, minor ailments, and annual flu injections) under an evidence-based, patient-focused practice. * *Interdisciplinary Collaboration:* Work seamlessly alongside a multidisciplinary CARE team consisting of physicians, nurses, and medical support staff to optimize patient outcomes and referrals. * *Safety Protocol:* Ensure the safe handling and logistical tracking of controlled substances (Methadone/Suboxone) utilizing modern manifest and shipping software.
*What You?ll Need to Have*
* *Licensure:* Part A Pharmacist Registration in good standing with the provincial college. * *Certifications:* Valid Injection Certification, First Aid, and CPR (or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire). * *Specialized Training:* CAMH Opioid Dependence Treatment Certification is highly preferred (or required within 6 months of hire). * *Technical Skills:* Experience using Kroll Pharmacy Software is preferred. * *Mindset:* Strong multitasking abilities, organizational skills, and the unique capacity to handle a dynamic shipping pace while remaining calm and poised.
*Perks & Compensation Options*