THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT INTERNAL LAKE OF THE WOODS DISTRICT HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

PHM2

Department

Pharmacy

Salary

$65.3000 to $69.1500 per hour

As per CUPE LOCAL 3634 Collective Agreement

Closing Date

August 13, 2026

Description

The Pharmacist is an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing specialized clinical pharmacy services to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes primarily within the Emergency Department, with rotation to the central Pharmacy department.

The incumbent collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, timely, and evidence-based medication use through therapeutic consultation, medication reconciliation, order review, participation in emergency response, and stewardship initiatives. The role supports quality patient care by enhancing medication safety, reducing medication-related risks, and contributing to continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation prorated
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

Experience

• Previous experience in an acute care hospital and/or participation in a hospital pharmacy residency program is an asset

Registration/licensure

• Must be currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy (B.Sc. Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understanding the roles of various health care professionals and organizations
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all members of the healthcare team
• Recognizes the necessity of maintaining professional competence and the importance of continuing education

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.