Come work as a Pharmacy Technician with Island Health.

Island Health is hiring Pharmacy Technicians to join our Pharmacy Teams across the Vancouver Island region. Multiple openings are available, including full time, part time, casual and temporary positions.

Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations and more details.

These positions may qualify for Provincial and/or Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.

**Signing bonuses!**

• Provincial Rural Retention Incentives:Up to $2,000 paid to employees at the end of quarter based on productive hours worked ($8,000 annual max).
• Rural Remote Recruitment Incentives: Up to $20,000 signing bonus with 24 months Return of Service for eligible vacancies, employees and communities.
• Recruitment Incentives for Difficult to Fill Vacancies: Up to $15,000 signing bonus with 24 months Return of Service for eligible vacancies, employees and communities.
• Relocation:Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be available to eligible candidates.

  About Island Health

  Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 healthcare professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff as well as 1,000 volunteers and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

  Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

  Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC's Top Employer (2024). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

  Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at: indigenousemployment@islandhealth.ca

  Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

  What We Offer

  • Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan
  • Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service
  • Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually
  • For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Competitive wages
  • Educational scholarships
  • A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more

  Connect With Us

  Explore our social media channels to learn about working with Island Health, upcoming employment events and opportunities.

  • Instagram: @vihealthcareers
  • Facebook: Island Health Careers
  • LinkedIn: Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority

Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.