Every Prescription Matters. Every Patient Counts!Build a Pharmacy Career with Purpose at South West Detention CentreAre 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:
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