Position: Interim Team Leader Pharmacy Queensway Health Centre.
Status: Temporary Full Time – 12 month contract.
Department: Pharmacy Department, Queensway Health Centre.
Hours of Work/Shift: Monday – Friday 11am – 7pm EST including rotational weekend coverage .
Posted Date: Monday March 17, 2025 – Monday April 21, 2025 at 11:59PM EST.
Salary Band: $70,840 - $101,230 (salary band placement commensurate with experience).
A New Standard of Care for a Healthier Community At Trillium Health Partners (THP), our mission is to transform health care for a stronger, healthier community. As one of Canada's largest community-based acute care facilities, we proudly serve the diverse and growing populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding areas.
Our network includes the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital, Queensway Health Centre, and multiple satellite locations, offering innovative, patient-centered care. As a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, we are committed to shaping the future of health care while delivering excellence today.
If you are driven by passion for your career, dedicated to improving community health, and committed to quality, safety, and innovation, we invite you to join our “Better Together” team and make a meaningful difference!
Position Overview:We are seeking a dynamic and motivated professional with expertise in developing and implementing patient-centered pharmacy services that drive improved health outcomes. As a key member of the Pharmacy leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and executing processes that prioritize patient safety and ensure the accuracy, quality, integrity, and timeliness of product preparation and release.
Your role will encompass overseeing operations at the Queensway Site and ensure the effective management and compliance of Controlled Substances procedures across all locations.
This position requires flexibility to work across all THP sites, with occasional travel between locations as needed. The primary schedule for this role will be Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST, with rotational weekend coverage.
Position Summary:Leadership and Team Management:

• Recruit, coach, train, and monitor pharmacy staff to build a high-performing team.
• Coordinate daily activities, manage attendance, and oversee performance development programs.
• Address disciplinary actions as required, fostering a positive and professional work environment.
• Oversee scheduling, electronic time keeping, and team rounding to ensure smooth operations.

Quality Assurance and Operations:

• Lead the coordination of operations to meet standards set by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) and Accreditation Canada and to participate in preparing for Accreditation cycles.
• Develop policies and guidelines to ensure appropriate drug distribution, Including Controlled Substance practices and control, promoting safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and patient care teams to deliver high-quality, client-centered services.
• Monitor quality indicators and leverage metrics to identify opportunities for process enhancements.

Audits and Compliance:

• Conduct and report on audits to ensure compliance and maintain high operational standards.
• Provide oversight of Controlled Substance practices across all sites, maintaining adherence to regulations.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Develop workflow procedures and applications to enhance team productivity and support cost containment efforts.
• Identify and implement innovative strategies to drive operational excellence and improve patient care.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support the integration of drug distribution and inventory systems across sites.
• Oversee pharmacy operations at Queensway Health Centre, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to overall department success.
• Provide support to the Queensway Health Centre in transition planning, overseeing equipment implementation, and delivering training initiatives for the Master Build project of the new patient care facility.

Key Qualifications:

• Active registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• A minimum of 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent expertise.
• Preceptor training with the OCP is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including EPIC and Microsoft Office programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and mentorship skills, with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams.
• A strong record of positive performance and reliable attendance.
• In-depth knowledge of legislative guidelines governing pharmacy practices.
• Extensive experience with unit dose distribution systems, CIVA, purchasing and inventory management, controlled substance regulations, and pre-packaging/manufacturing operating procedures.
• A demonstrated commitment to patient safety and a passion for delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, adapting effectively to periods of rapid change and transition.

Notes to applicants:If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code to consider this opportunity.
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Trillium Health Partners is recognized under the French Language Services Act.
As a condition of employment, we require all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID19, in addition to other vaccinations required by the Public Hospitals Act.