Pharmacist I

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Practice & Standards, the Clinical Content Pharmacist provides provincial clinical leadership for the development, review, validation, and lifecycle management of oncology treatment plans used within Epic Beacon for adult and pediatric cancer care. This role is accountable for translating evidence‑based oncology practice, provincial funding decisions, and clinical trial requirements into standardized, safe, and usable electronic treatment plans that guide prescribing, nursing, and pharmacy care. Clinical Content Pharmacists collaborate closely with oncologists, nursing, Beacon analysts, PRAXIS Clinical Informatics & System Enabled Practice, and provincial committees to ensure treatment plans accurately reflect approved protocols, support clinical workflows, and meet provincial governance and safety expectations. The position functions in a highly specialized, consultative capacity with direct influence on patient care delivery, system standardization, and oncology medication safety across Alberta.

Description:

As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

• Classification:
Pharmacist I
• Union:
HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program:
Pharmacy Alberta
• Primary Location:
Telus House
• Location Details:
Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available:
26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
18-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary:
$59.76
• Maximum Salary:
$68.71
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a hospital (or similar institution) including the provision of chemotherapy medications and direct patient care. Demonstrated clinical expertise in oncology pharmacotherapy. Strong knowledge of chemotherapy protocols, supportive care therapies, treatment sequencing, and oncology medication safety principles. Strong computer skills including training and/or experience with: Epic Beacon, Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint). Ability to navigate evolving environments and changing information. Capable of making sound decisions using available data and clinical judgment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate clinical evidence and translate evidence-based practice into standardized clinical content and workflows. Familiarity with medication order set design, clinical decision support, and electronic prescribing workflows.

Experience supporting provincial and multi-site clinical standardization initiatives. Experience in clinical informatics, digital health, and health information systems. Experience contributing to multidisciplinary committees and governance groups. Experience providing consultation and subject matter expertise to healthcare professionals. Experience supporting adult and pediatric treatment plans within Beacon and Cancer Care systems.