Manager Pharmacy Services

Are you a dedicated and experienced pharmacist looking to make a significant impact in a unique and challenging environment? We invite you to apply for the Pharmacy Services Manager position at our maximum security correctional facility. In this role, you will oversee the efficient operation of pharmacy services, ensuring the highest standards of care for both inmates and staff. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals to develop, implement, and evaluate health care and pharmacy policies, procedures, and practices. Your expertise will be crucial in providing clinical pharmacist services to inmates and consulting with other ministry health care professionals, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and professional standards. 
 
As a Pharmacy Services Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of regulated and unregulated health care professionals, fostering a values-based and inclusive work environment. You will manage the daily operations of the pharmacy, including budgeting, inventory control, and quality assurance. Your role will also involve providing professional advice to senior management and participating in institutional, corporate, and community committees. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality pharmacy services and have a strong commitment to professional excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team. 
 
Please note: The Toronto South Detention Centre is Ontario's largest maximum security detention centre and health care services are provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This position conducts work on-site at the Toronto South Detention Centre located at 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, Toronto. As this is a frontline essential position, it is essential for the Manager of Pharmacy Services to be physically present in the Detention Centre five days a week. 
 
Leadership in the Ontario Public Service 
 
A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled. 

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: 

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams. 
 
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities. 
 
The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. 
 
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service. 

What can I expect to do in this role? 

Create the Work Environment 
In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive. 
Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities 
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. As the Pharmacy Services Manager, you will: 
• Supervise, plan, and coordinate the daily operations of the pharmacy team. 
• Facilitate the review and evaluation of health care and pharmacy services to ensure ministry standards are maintained and co-coordinate pharmacy services with other disciplines. 
• Control and monitor allocated operation budget for the unit. 
• Provide professional direction and coaching to subordinate staff. 
• Develop goals, objectives and expected outcomes for the delivery of efficient, quality pharmacy services. 
• Prepare and present pharmacy education programs to inmates and health care staff. 
• Maintain records and statistics to identify trends and developments that have critical program/service delivery implications and develop recommendations for mitigation. 

How do I qualify? 

Mandatory 

• You are currently a registered Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

Strategic Leadership: 

• You are a dynamic, values-based leader.
• You have proven experience in developing sound and innovative programs and in issues management.
• You have been successful in promoting equitable practices that value diversity and inclusion into your work environment and that support employee engagement. 
• You have experience motivating and inspiring staff to achieve results in a rapidly changing environment. 
• You have strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated decision-making and creative problem-solving skills. 
• You have excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills along with a strong sense of political acuity to deal with a variety of sensitive issues. 

Technical and Legislative Knowledge and Skills: 

• You have knowledge of drug theory, evidence-based pharmacy practices, current treatment modalities and community pharmacy resources
• You understand and can interpret legislation, policies, practices and procedures to provide pharmacy services (e.g. Regulated Health Professions Act, Pharmacy Act, Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Ontario Public Service and ministry policies, procedures and Collective Agreements).

Relationship Management and Communication 

• You have demonstrated superior written, oral and interpersonal skills and can influence and negotiate with partners and stakeholders to find collaborative solutions to complex issues.
• You have demonstrated stakeholder management skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships of trust with senior management, clients and partners.
• You can effectively manage expectations and anticipate and resolve major obstacles and conflicts. 
• You have experience managing sensitive and contentious issues. 

Evaluation and Analytical Skills 

• You can ensure professional standards are met by developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures for delivery of pharmacy services.
  • You can apply quality management and improvement strategies to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care services as it relates to the pharmacy.

Additional information 

Address: 

• 1 English Permanent, 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, Toronto Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Annual CRC, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS 

Compensation Group: 

Management Compensation Plan 

Understanding the job ad - definitions 

Schedule: 

6 

Category: 

Management and General 

Posted on: 

Monday, December 16, 2024 

Note: 
 

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position. 
   
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. 
   
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. 

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How to apply: 

1. You must apply online. 
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources. 
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us. 
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job. 
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. 
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours. 

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. 

Remember: 

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted. 
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted. 

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. 
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .