Pharmacist I

Date Posted: 02/19/2026
Req ID: 46966
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Pharmacy
Department: Faculty of Pharmacy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: No

About Us:

The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto is Canada's top faculty of pharmacy and ranked among the top in the world. We bring together Canada's leading scientists, researchers, and educators in the heart of Toronto's innovation and health research ecosystem. We advance professional pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical science through world-leading education and research and are recognized worldwide for our outstanding scholarship, ingenuity, creativity, and impact.

Our faculty, students, staff, and alumni come together to create a vibrant, collaborative environment rich with possibilities. We are at the forefront of redefining pharmacy's impact in health care and developing the capacity of pharmaceutical science to pinpoint better therapeutic targets, create new ways of building medications, and ensure medication use is safe and effective. We are committed to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering an environment where each member of our community can achieve their full potential.

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Your Opportunity:

Based at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, the Discovery Pharmacy combines our research, education and innovation excellence to model and evaluate cutting-edge health service delivery. As part of the University of Toronto's interdisciplinary health care education and research ecosystem, Discovery Pharmacy will provide health care programs for the U of T community.

Under the direction of the Chair of the Board of Directors of Discovery Pharmacy Inc. and the Executive Director, Discovery Pharmacy & Director, Strategic Initiatives, the incumbent has overall responsibility for the pharmacy operations, ensuring it is managed effectively and efficiently with respect to staffing, equipment, and other resources.

As Pharmacist I, you will execute Pharmacy level operational policies and procedures in regards to pharmacy operations, prescription dispensing and the provision of patient focused services. The Pharmacist provides dedicated focus on customer needs in order to deliver quality customer service. The incumbent will collaborate with members of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy with the mindset to operationalize the twin mission of the Discovery Pharmacy to be a "living laboratory" and a training hub, preparing our students to thrive in a re-imagined health-care system.

Duties include: Deliver high quality patient care and medication focused services as deemed eligible and appropriate for the patients; manages the work carried out by personnel and communicates with staff to identify and resolve staffing and/or equipment concerns and problems; meets with management team regarding pharmacy operations, scheduling, equipment, and material required for the clinics.

Qualifications Required:

Education:

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required. Licensed to practice in Ontario and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) Part A.

Experience:

5 years of professional pharmacy practice in the community or hospital setting. Trained to administer injections. Experience in virtual care technologies in health. Experience incorporating professional pharmacy services programs into community pharmacy environments.

Skills:

• Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong personal computing skills, as well as knowledge of KROLL Pharmacy Computer system
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
   

Other:

Demonstrated ability to prioritize a consistent and varied workload.

Notes:

• This is a term position for 12 months and is part-time at 40% FTE (2-days per week).
• Travelling between the St. George Campus and Scarborough Campus may be required occasionally. 
• Hours of work: 2-days per week with hours scheduled between Monday through Friday from 9:45 AM to 6:00 PM, with overtime required on a regular basis. 
• There is a second vacancy for this position that is full-time (100% FTE) role and term for 12 months - Pharmacist I To be considered for both roles, candidates are to apply to each respective position separately. 

Closing Date: 03/01/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term. This is a term position for 12 months. 
Schedule: Part-Time. This is a part-time position at 40% FTE (i.e., 2-days per week). Hours of work are from Monday through Friday from 9:45 AM to 6:00 PM, with overtime required on a regular basis. 
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone (Pro-rated at 40% FTE):
PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $37, $43, Broadband Salary Range: $37, $62,394.00
Job Category: Health & Wellbeing

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

A job description is available upon request.