pharmacy assistant - temporary assignment.

Pharmacy Assistant - Temporary Assignment - 4-weeks with Potential for Extension - Burlington, ON - Healthcare

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Are you a Pharmacy Assistant looking to gain experience in a new-to-you setting? Do you have basic experience with Kroll or other pharmacy software, a minimum of 1 year experience as a pharmacy assistant, and are open to working on a temporary assignment?

We are looking for focused and reliable Pharmacy Assistants for a 4-week temporary assignments in the west end of the GTA. If you are looking for daytime hours (Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm with shifts most often landing as 8:30am - 4:30pm, 9am - 5pm or 10am - 6pm (scheduled in advance) but with the possibility that shifts may go as late as 8pm weekdays.

Please apply directly to this posting to be considered for this assignmenr.

Advantages
Pharmacy Assistant - Temporary Assignment - 4-weeks with Potential for Extension - Burlington, ON - Healthcare

Gain experience in a unique pharmacy setting

Work daytime hours without the requirement of late evenings or weekends

Flexibility to work on an assignment and option to accept or pass on possible extensions

Responsibilities
Pharmacy Assistant - Temporary Assignment - 4-weeks with Potential for Extension - Burlington, ON - Healthcare

Accurate Medication Picking: Leverage your prior Pharmacy Assistant experience to accurately retrieve medications from shelves and refrigerators (PPE and H&S training provided) and transport them to the preparation table.

System Entry: Scan medication barcodes (Kroll system), and accurately enter expiry dates and lot numbers.

Labeling: Print and affix labels to medication packaging with precision.

Support: Assist the team with general pharmacy workflow as required.

Qualifications
Pharmacy Assistant - Temporary Assignment - 4-weeks with Potential for Extension - Burlington, ON - Healthcare

Experience (Must-Have): Minimum 12 months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant.

Technical Skills: Experience with Kroll is highly preferred, but experience with other pharmacy software systems will be considered.

Compliance Readiness: Must be comfortable completing/clearing reference checks, a background check, NDA sign-off, and H&S/AODA training immediately to confirm hire, if you are selected. You must be legally eligible to work full-time hours in Canada.

Summary
Pharmacy Assistant - Temporary Assignment - 4-weeks with Potential for Extension - Burlington, ON - Healthcare

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal.

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Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division specializes in permanent and long-term direct-hire contract placements across a variety of healthcare sectors in major centres throughout Canada. We are committed to connecting qualified healthcare professionals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

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When you express interest in an opportunity with Randstad Healthcare, and if your background aligns with our client's current needs, our team may reach out to begin the selection process. Here’s what that process typically involves:

✔ Initial Contact – No resume is required to begin but is encouraged, as understanding your background helps us help you. Apply to this advertisement so we have your info.

✔ Introductory Chat – If your profile is a potential fit, you may be contacted by our team for a 10–15-minute informal conversation to explore alignment with the role.

✔ Assessment & Presentation – For strong matches, we’ll conduct a more in-depth assessment and may present your profile to the client’s hiring team.

✔ Interview Coordination – If selected to move forward, we’ll coordinate interviews and help you prepare.

✔ Offer & Onboarding Support – If offered the role, you’ll be employed directly by our client (temporary support staff may be directly employed by Randstad Canada). We assist with coordination and background checks, and ensure you’re prepared for your first day.

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If you’re qualified and interested, click “apply” to submit your profile through Randstad Canada's confidential career portal.

Thank you for your interest in Randstad Healthcare. Please note that only candidates whose profiles align with our client’s immediate or typical hiring needs may be contacted for further steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity, and for taking the time to learn about Randstad Healthcare's professional recruitment services! We look forward to reviewing your application.

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