Drug Distribution Coordinator
BC Cancer
Victoria, BC
Reporting to the Professional Practice Leader, the Pharmacy Distribution Coordinator supports the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy, establishes policies and procedures, provides direct supervision and leadership to pharmacy staff, and maintains alignment with the responsibilities outlined by the College of Pharmacist of British Columbia.
What you'll do
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy by planning, organizing and delegating work assignments and responsibilities. Provides work direction, mentoring, and supervision to the Pharmacy staff including staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy assistants. Oversees the monthly scheduling of Pharmacy.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to the day-to-day operations and preparation of distribution services for systemic therapy. Coordinates and implements pharmacy practice guidelines, standards, protocols in accordance with regional pharmacy practice initiatives for the applicable site, department and/or area of responsibility.
- Responsible for the inventory of drugs and supplies based on the requirement of the centre’s activities and coordinates preparation of period-end and statistics workload reporting related to drug distribution.
- Support the Professional Practice Leader by participating in systemic therapy department meetings and committees as required and liaising with other Regional Cancer Centres on pharmacy operations and drug distribution.
- Provide input to the Professional Practice Leader regarding staff work performance and appraisals, professional development, and participates in the selection of new staff by attending interviews, assessing clinical skills and reviewing references.
- Ensure appropriate onboarding of new pharmacy staff.
- Oversee computer systems and equipment that support regular operations including downtime planning and maintenance.
- Provide pharmaceutical care to patients in accordance with professional qualifications and the standards of practice for pharmacy. Participates as a member of the clinical care team as deemed necessary by the Professional Practice Leader.
- Participate in precepting pharmacy under and post graduate students and other health professionals as required.
What you bring
Qualifications:
- Current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of B.C.
- Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy, including at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the organization.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
You have:
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and support change management.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work, establish priorities both independently and with others.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all members and levels of the clinical care team, patients, family members and external health professionals.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in pharmacy computer systems.
- Demonstrated ability to use computerized medical systems and other office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, lead and coordinate project teams, pharmacists, and students.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor both staff and students.
- Demonstrated ability to independently provide pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until December 31, 2026)
Wage: $68.66 - $85.81 per hour.
Location: 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0800-1600.
Requisition Number: 201578E
What we do
BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.
BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at
[email protected].
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
Attention current employees of PHSA:
You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.
The internal job posting expires on
July 25, 2026, and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail
[email protected] with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant.
Please do not apply for the external job posting.If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail
[email protected] with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.
If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at [email protected]. 