pharmacist - specialty compounding.

Pharmacist - Full-Time, Permanent - Specialty Compounding - Hamilton - Healthcare

Are you a licensed Pharmacist eager to break into the highly rewarding field of specialized IV therapies? If you have been looking for an entry point into sterile compounding but lack experience, this is your perfect opportunity. We are seeking a full-time, permanent Pharmacist for our client's site in Hamilton, ON (95% on-site in Hamilton) with a requirement for local travel to Mississauga, ON approximately once a month (5% of the role) to provide backfill coverage.

This direct-hire, permanent position offers training to those who are entering this field for the first time, a pay rate commensurate with experience, benefits and more. The operational hours feature shifts scheduled Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM, a 1 in 5 weekend rotation once the team is fully staffed with this vacancy filled, and no on-call duties.

The leadership team is proud to provide comprehensive, top-to-bottom paid training to ensure your long-term success. Under an incredibly supportive and realistic operations manager, you will focus on clinical clarity, order triage, and final product releases within a collaborative, quality-driven environment. To respect your time and current commitments, the client offers a streamlined, virtual interview process but if you'd prefer to go on-site to view the operation, you'd be more than welcome if this is a good fit what for what you are seeking!

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Advantages
Pharmacist - Full-Time, Permanent - Specialty Compounding - Hamilton - Healthcare

Advantages:

Direct Hire from Day One: Secure a permanent, full-time role directly on our client's payroll (employee only - no Incs, please)

Comprehensive Paid Training: Learn specialized IV product release and processes from experienced pharmacy professionals

Strong Benefits Package: Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, covered OCP licensing fees, and professional liability insurance (site-specific)

Future Financial Planning: Access a company RRSP matching program with generous matching after your first year of employment.

Paid Time Off: 17 total PTO days per annum (vacation + paid personal/sick days)

Work-Life Balance: Maintain a predictable routine with no on-call shifts and an equitably shared statutory holiday schedule.

Responsibilities
Pharmacist - Full-Time, Permanent - Specialty Compounding - Hamilton - Healthcare

Supervise daily pharmacy activities and manage the clinical workflow for specialized IV admixture dispensing.

Triage incoming orders, evaluate prescriptions for clinical clarity, and perform final releases on pain medications, antibiotics, and electrolytes at the Hamilton facility.

Conduct final clinical checks on boxed and labeled specialty products, providing meaningful patient counseling and medication reconciliation where required.

Support data entry staff, pharmacy assistants, and technicians by prioritizing critical customer demands in a high-pressure, zero-defect environment.

Follow strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provincial/federal regulations to maintain total health, safety, and cleanroom integrity.

Provide occasional backfill and site synergy support at the Mississauga specialty pharmacy location about once per month.

Qualifications
Pharmacist - Full-Time, Permanent - Specialty Compounding - Hamilton - Healthcare

Minimum University undergraduate degree in Pharmacy (BScPhm or PharmD) and must be fully licensed and registered as a Part A Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).

Strong work ethic, a positive team-oriented attitude, and a genuine desire to learn specialized pharmacy operations.

Absolute comfort adhering to strict sterile environment protocols, which includes wearing full PPE and refraining from cosmetics, false lashes, or strong fragrances during shifts.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with data entry teams and external healthcare professionals.

Prior experience in a hospital, retail, or long-term care setting is welcome, though specialized training is completely provided.

Natural attention to detail and strong mathematical calculation skills for formulation verification.

Ability to thrive and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment with short turnaround times.

Summary
Pharmacist - Full-Time, Permanent - Specialty Compounding - Hamilton - 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.

About Randstad Healthcare – Your Partner in Career Growth

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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There is no cost for job seekers to use our services. We are engaged by healthcare employers to support their hiring efforts, and our involvement does not affect your compensation in any way. All inquiries and conversations are handled confidentially, and your information is only shared with your explicit permission.

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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.

Not Sure Yet? That’s Okay. We’re happy to answer your questions and provide guidance—even if you’re still exploring your options.

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

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