Instructor, Pharmacy Technician

Instructor, Pharmacy Technician

Vancouver Island University invites applications for the Instructor, Pharmacy Technician position.

CA $71,846.00/yr – CA$/yr (based on skills and experience)

• Plan, prepare, and instruct program courses.
• Use creative adult learning strategies in the preparation and delivery of in‑person clinical skills.
• Assess and evaluate student learning.
• Record and submit grades.
• Provide support to students to ensure their success.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners.

The program is delivered in partnership with Selkirk College. We are hiring an instructor for the course:

PTEC 223 – Institutional Dispensing and Sterile Product Preparation

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• Licensed regulated pharmacy technician in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Current sterile compounding certification in accordance with the NAPRA Model Standards for Pharmacy Compounding of Sterile Preparations (hazardous and non‑hazardous).
• Current practice in an institutional hospital pharmacy environment, including sterile compounding.
• Solid understanding of the scope and role of pharmacy technicians in the health care system.
• Proficiency with the application and integration of information technology.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal ways of knowing and cultural teachings.
• Responsive to a diverse student population.
• Commitment to teaching, learning, and student success.

To instruct PTEC 223, incumbents must be currently working in sterile compounding in a hospital setting and have up‑to‑date certification in aseptic compounding techniques per NAPRA standards.

• BC Provincial Instructor Diploma (or equivalent) completed or in progress (maximum two years to completion).
• Experience teaching adults in a post‑secondary setting.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (D2L) in an educational setting.

Please submit a CV/Resume detailing sterile compounding experience and include a copy of your Sterile Compounding Certificate.

VIU offers a comprehensive benefit plan, ample paid holiday time, professional development opportunities, a pension plan, well‑being initiatives, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University is committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. We invite applications from equity‑seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Self‑identification within your application cover letter is encouraged; disclosure will be used only for fulfilling the career opportunity and will not give advantage to non‑qualified candidates.