Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician Skills Camp Instructor teaches practical labs and a variety of skills to Pharmacy Technician students. In this role the instructor is expected to plan, organize, teach, evaluate and assess in a manner that aligns with the values of CTS Canadian Career College and the Pharmacy Technician profession.

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic

• Ensure students are being taught in accordance with approved curriculum
• Foster an environment of co-operation and co-ordination among instructional staff
• Participate in the student appeal process when required

Administrative

• Assist with tracking student hours in accordance with college procedures
• Implement and follow the policies and procedures established by the College
• Participate in meetings with staff when required
• Participate in student orientations
• Maintain proper records of student meetings
• Submit monthly reports to the program coordinator

Instructional

• Teach students using a systematic plan that consists of lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, interactive activities, independent and group projects
• Inform students, beforehand, of the basis upon which their performance will be evaluated;
• Organize and effectively use classroom time
• Use instruction techniques/methods that recognize and take into account needs and learning capacities of students
• Modify techniques during instruction in response to the needs of the students
• Assist students in developing efficient learning skills and work habits
• Ensure all course objectives and modules are taught according to the program schedules
• Implement course outlines and daily breakdowns
• Modify course outlines in light of the needs of the students
• Establish an appropriate atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to learning
• Maintain fair, firm and consistent discipline with the students
• Regularly monitor student progress and adjust courses accordingly
• Prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses
• Prepare, administer and mark tests and papers to evaluate students’ progress
• Provide individualized tutorial or remedial instruction to students who require it
• Supervise independent or group projects
• Base the evaluation of students on the guidelines established by the College
• Ensure that the evaluation of students is appropriate;
• Keep accurate and complete records of student performance
• Ensure all evaluation records are regularly updated on the college’s electronic server;
• Prepare final examinations in accordance with guidelines established on the course outline
• Provide timely feedback to students regarding academic progress

Other

• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in areas of responsibility
• Maintain professional registration through your governing body
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

Education

The successful candidate needs to have a Pharmacy Technician Diploma and must be a registered pharmacy technician.

Experience

The successful candidate requires a minimum of 24 months of working experience in their field of study to qualify as an industry instructor. Experience with sterile compounding or in a hospital pharmacy setting is considered an asset.

Knowledge

1. Familiar with Career Colleges
2. Ontario Career Colleges Act
3. Accessibility of Ontarians Disability Act – Customer Service Standard

Skills

1. Google Mail, Docs, and Calendar
2. Pharmacy Systems: Kroll, Propell RX
3. Experience with a Learning Management system would be an asset (i.e. Moodle)
4. Injection Training would be an asset

Abilities

1. Work with competing priorities and deadlines
2. Deliver skills demonstrations and lectures
3. Conduct yourself professionally at all times
4. Communicate with internal staff and external community members

Working Conditions

1. Position location: Sudbury, Ontario
2. Work environment: Skills camp, Mock Pharmacy and classroom setting
3. Hours of work: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
4. Schedule of work: Monday to Friday, 0-120 Hours Per Month

Compensation

The successful candidate can expect a starting range between $27.00 – $30.00 per instruction hour, plus an additional $10.00 per hour for Sudbury skills camps.

Travel and accommodation provided.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] and identify the position and location that you are applying for in the subject line.

CTS Canadian Career College and Modern College of Hairstyling and Esthetics is an equal opportunity employer.