Pharmacist

About Us

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, driven by the vision to Lead Beyond Care. We serve our community with purpose and passion, offering:

• Brantford General Hospital – an acute care hospital with a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
• The Willett in Paris – home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services.

With over 130 years of service, BCHS is evolving with a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Our strategic priorities center on Quality Care, Connected Teams, and a Healthy Future for our patients, people, and community.

Why Choose BCHS?

• Investing in You – Access to a centralized Education Fund, tuition support, and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Scheduling – Within a standard work week.
• Career Growth – Internal job postings, mentorship programs, and leadership development.
• Predictable Work Locations – Stability and consistency in your work environment.
• Collaborative Team Culture – Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive, interdisciplinary setting.
• Employee Wellness Matters – Peer Support Team, Wellness Committee, and free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Commitment to Safety – Comprehensive safety programs for all.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits – Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards, including an excellent pension plan.
• Diversity & Inclusion – Actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring, retention, and advancement. We track and report on our progress, review benefits and policies through an equity lens, provide accommodations for religious practices, and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
• Recognition & Rewards – Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities.
• Community Impact – Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
• Choose Civility – A workplace where every interaction matters, shaped by dignity, empathy, and cultural awareness.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy Services, the temporary full-time pharmacist will provide clinical coverage to an assigned clinical unit. There are no overnight or on-call shifts for pharmacists at BCHS.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting, and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions, aligning with BCHS’s corporate priority of safety (patient, worker, and workplace).
• Practice in accordance with relevant legislation, CSHP standards, professional code of ethics, and department and hospital policies.
• Assume personal responsibility for continually upgrading medication and therapeutic knowledge through ongoing literature review and staying current with clinical pharmacy practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
• Licensed (Part A) Pharmacist in the Province of Ontario.
• Experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy environment preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to continuing education in drug therapy.
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills for reports and special assignments.
• Able to participate in shift and weekend rotations as per schedule.

Diversity & Inclusion

BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life, including all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, Indigenous identities, abilities, and lived experiences. Accommodations are available at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations, please inform us when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.