Job requirements Pharmacy Technician in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a pharmacy technician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) (NOC 32124).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Pharmacy technicians usually require a two-year pharmacy technician college program or completion of a two- to three-year college program in pharmaceutics and supervised practical training.
- Completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) certification exams is required for pharmacy technicians.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for pharmacy technicians in all provinces except Quebec.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
British Columbia
Job title
Pharmacy Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
Manitoba
Job title
Pharmacy Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Pharmacists of Manitoba
New Brunswick
Job title
Pharmacy Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
New Brunswick College of Pharmacists (NBCP)
Ontario
Job title
Pharmacy Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Pharmacists
Saskatchewan
Job title
Pharmacy Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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