Instructor(S), Pharmacy Technician

6 days ago


Duncan, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time

**Instructor(s), Pharmacy Technician**:
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services includes the Departments of Child and Youth Care, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Early Childhood Education and Care, Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Social Work, Education Assistant and Community Support, and a Professional Development and Training department. The mission of the Faculty is to foster student success and develop and maintain relevant, responsive, and stimulating learning opportunities that are community-based, globally and locally, and offered in a visionary, interprofessional environment that is conducive to learning and promotes health and wellness for all. The Dean and the Dean's Office lead, manage, administer and support the instructional, scholarly and outreach activities of the Faculty on four campuses with this mission in mind.
- Employment Group
- BCGEU
- Position Number
- 00206
- Division
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services
- Department
- Professional Development and Training (H&HS)
- Campus
- Location
- Duncan, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary part-time
- Workload
- Assigned hours will vary depending on the course being supported (10 to 35 hours per week).
- Pay Level
- BCGEU: $71,846 - $115,129 per annum (prorated if part-time).
- Starting Salary
- Faculty are placed on the BCGEU salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement, to an initial maximum of $89,412 per annum
- Appointment Start Date
- 07-Jul-2025
- Appointment End Date
- 29-Aug-2025
- Additional Information
- Appointment may end early or be extended. May be filled by more than one applicant.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
- Posted Date
- 16-Dec-2024
- Closing Date
- 08-Jan-2025
- Job Reference
- 2605

**Duties**:
VIU's Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services is seeking instructors to deliver clinical skills courses within the Pharmacy Technician diploma program at the Cowichan campus for July and August. This program is in partnership with Selkirk College, and instructors will be expected to work in collaboration with Selkirk College's Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator for the duration of the courses.

Plan, prepare and instruct program courses; use creative adult learning strategies in the preparation and delivery of in-person clinical skills; assessment and evaluation of student learning; recording and submitting grades; providing support to students to ensure their success; working collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners.

Instructors may teach all or some of the courses. Courses are as follows:

- PTEC 220 - Technology for Product Distribution
- PTEC 221 - Prescription Dispensing
- PTEC 223 - Institutional Dispensing and Sterile Product Preparation
- PTEC 224 - Non-Sterile Compounding

For program information, see the program overview.

Please note that start dates may vary depending on the course(s) being taught.

**Required Qualifications**:
Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Pharmacy Technician certificate or diploma from an appropriately accredited institution in Canada.
- Current practice in an institutional pharmacy environment, including aseptic compounding, and/or current practice in a community pharmacy environment;
- Solid understanding of the scope and role of pharmacy technicians in the health care system.
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal ways of knowing and cultural teachings.
- Responsive to a diverse student population;
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, learning, and student success.

To instruct PTEC 220, 221 and 224, the incumbents must be currently working in a community setting and have a firm knowledge of KROLL and all Community based processes.

To instruct PTEC 223: Institutional Dispensing and Sterile Product Preparation, certification in aseptic compounding techniques in accordance with the NAPRA Model Standards for Pharmacy Compounding of Sterile Preparations (hazardous and non-hazardous) is required. The incumbent(s) must be currently working in a hospital setting.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- The BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, or its equivalent, completed or in progress (maximum two years to completion) from an accredited institution;
- Experience teaching adults in a post-secondary setting;
- Familiarity with learning management systems (D2L) in an educational setting.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VI



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