POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Professional Affairs, the Pharmacist, Professional Practice is responsible for responding to member questions on pharmacy practice and utilizing member insights to inform advocacy priorities. This individual is also responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of practice tools and resources, supporting committee work, and conducting/analyzing research and information to support advocacy efforts and projects where required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respond to practice-related inquiries from members
- Develop and manage content for OPA’s member communications
- Monitor and report on insights from pharmacy professionals to inform advocacy priorities
- Foster and promote the relationship between members and OPA and support internal stakeholders where required
- Develop and maintain pharmacy practice tools and resources
- Conduct research to support advocacy efforts and other departmental projects as required
- Support and attend internal and external meetings as required (e.g., OPA Committees and Working Groups, external stakeholder meetings)
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Resourceful with exceptional research and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and collaboratively
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Education: B.Sc.Phm. or PharmD Degree
- Licensure: Registered Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Solid knowledge of pharmacy practice in Ontario including legislations, regulations, standards of practice, and operational policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the emerging role of pharmacy professionals in the broader health care system
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to send a resume along with their salary expectations to [email protected].
No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION
It is important to OPA that all its employees, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OPA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status. Our dedication to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our company culture.