Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood (RC) neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.
RISE is a community-based CHC that is part of the Primary Care Network strategy and funded by the Ministry of Health. RISE CHC supports the health and well-being of Renfrew-Collingwood residents who are facing barriers to achieving health by offering community-based primary care and health promotion services. Populations of focus include Newcomers, LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous, Isolated Seniors, Youth, people experiencing Homelessness, those working in the Sex Trade, and those experiencing Mental Health and Substance Use issues. Services are delivered by a diverse interdisciplinary team, working in partnership with other Collingwood Neighbourhood House departments and partnering agencies.
This is an incredible opportunity be part of the RISE CHC team, where you will work with committed and passionate professionals in the provision of integrated, high quality, holistic health services. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of colour.
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a pharmacy assistant to join our Pharmacy team. The Pharmacy Assistant (PA) reports to the RISE CHC Pharmacy Manager and/or Staff Pharmacist. They provide excellent customer service, quality medication preparation and packaging, and administrative duties at RISE CHC Pharmacy. Additionally, the PA is expected to handle sensitive information confidentially and ensure a smooth pharmacy workflow by completing tasks in an accurate and efficient manner.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Two (2) years’ recent related experience as a pharmacy assistant
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills with patients and other healthcare providers
- Excellent planning, prioritization and time management skills
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Experience with WinRx Pharmacy software
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19
- Must complete a Criminal Record Check if hired at the employee’s expense
- An egalitarian philosophy and non-judgmental attitude (i.e. gender, culture, age, race, sexual orientation, language, ability and more)
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
ADDITIONAL ASSETS
- Fluency in identified non-official languages based on neighborhood demographics
- Ability to multi-task in a complex and fast-paced situation
- Previous experience working with culturally and economically diverse populations and marginalized communities
JOB DETAILS
- Compensation:
o $26.16 – $29.30 per hour
o Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year (prorated for FTE) plus paid sick days - Schedule: 6.5 hours/week (0.19 FTE)
o 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Fridays
o One 45-minute lunch break (15 minutes paid, 30 minutes unpaid)
o Availability to provide relief/sick coverage for other Pharmacy Assistants on weekdays - Location: RISE CHC Pharmacy 5198 Joyce Street Vancouver, BC V5R 4H1
- Expected Start Date: Jan 2, 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, with priority given to Canadian Citizens and permanent residents. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants. Equality of opportunity and diversity is important to us. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Joy Que
Pharmacy Manager of RISE CHC Pharmacy
5198 Joyce Street Vancouver, BC V5R 4H1
Email: risechcpharmacy@cnh.bc.ca
Please quote reference #HC04-25-01
CLOSING DATE: Nov 28, 2025
We thank everyone who applies for this position. We will contact shortlisted candidates only. No calls please.