Detailed Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Position: PHARMACIST

Department: Pharmacy

Reports To: Manager, Pharmacy Services

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.

At CGMH, we’re not just caring for today, we’re building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay.

To learn more about our development and capital campaign, visit: https://cgmh.on.ca/who-we-are/strategic-plan

Our Culture

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.

We Are Committed To Our Values

Be Kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Leading by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

CGMH is a hospital where we want every individual to feel valued, respected, and included. As we prepare for a new, state-of-the-art facility, we are building not only the hospital of tomorrow, but also a high-performing, inspired team ready to shape the future of care in South Georgian Bay.

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:

At CGMH, We’re Committed To The Well-being And Success Of Our Team. New Hires Enjoy An Industry-leading Compensation Package That Includes

Comprehensive benefits package including health & dental coverage effective immediately upon hire
$500 personal spending account for wellness or professional development
4 weeks’ vacation to start
Immediate enrollment in HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts
Access to Employee Education Assistance Program

CGMH provides relocation assistance for eligible permanent part-time or full-time new hires. Our Relocation Assistance Program provides new hires with assistance up to $4,500 including:

$1,500 for eligible moving expenses
$3,000 to support temporary housing for three months

The Opportunity

The Pharmacist monitors and evaluates all aspects of drug use within the Hospital and provides clinical pharmacy advice and support to physicians, nursing staff, healthcare professionals, and patients.

Qualifications

B.Sc Pharm
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) + Jurisprudence Exams – Licensure with Ontario College of Pharmacists
Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
Must have basic computer skills
Must be dedicated to professional growth & development
Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team

Preferred

Experience with Unit Dose Dispensing Systems, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Meditech an asset

Duties And Responsibilities

Evaluates physician orders for appropriateness of dose, frequency, method of administration, potential interactions, therapeutic duplication, allergic reactions and contra-indications
Ensures that non-formulary medications ordered by physicians are obtained from patient or supplied by hospital, or provides physician with recommendation for substitution with formulary drug
Provides drug information and in-services to Physicians, Nursing, Medical Staff, and patients
Oversees therapeutic drug monitoring of appropriate medications
Identifies potential areas of improvement of hospital’s pharmacy services, assists in the formulation and implementation of solution
Promotes patient safety and staff safety in the workplace
Antimicrobial Stewardship audits, VTE Prophylaxis audits
Perform any other duties as assigned

More Information

Location: Collingwood, ON

Employee Group: Non-Union

Employment Type: Permanent Reduced Full-time

Vacancy: 1

Job Posting Reason: New Position

Start Date: To be negotiated

Hours of Work: Days, evenings, and weekends.

Wage: $56.41 - $66.99 per hour plus applicable shift premiums for evenings, and weekends.

How To Apply

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

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