Manager of Pharmacy

Lead pharmacy excellence at Cornwall Community Hospital. Drive innovation in oncology & patient safety in an affordable, vibrant community.

Job Title: Manager of Pharmacy

Location:

Cornwall, Ontario
Employment/Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Compensation: $63.91 - $70.66 per hour

PRECISION PHARMACY. PEOPLE-CENTRED LEADERSHIP. At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), they believe that healthcare is fundamentally about people—their patients, their community, and their team. Guided by their vision of "Exceptional Care. Always.", they are looking for a visionary Manager of Pharmacy to lead their clinical and operational pharmacy services. This is a role where your clinical expertise meets your passion for leadership, all within a culture that celebrates integrity and compassion.

Join us in Cornwall, where your professional impact is matched by an exceptional quality of life along the scenic St. Lawrence River.

As the Manager of Pharmacy, you are a critical link in the mission to provide people-centred care. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department and provide essential leadership for their regional chemotherapy program. Operating within a state-of-the‑art facility that has earned "Accreditation with Exemplary Standing," you will manage a highly skilled team of professionals dedicated to medication safety and patient outcomes.

You will lead the integration of pharmacy services across their 186‑bed facility, working closely with clinical leads at The Ottawa Hospital to deliver world‑class oncology care close to home. This role is not just about managing a department; it is about driving the innovative transformation of healthcare in Eastern Ontario.

• Provide operational and strategic leadership for the pharmacy department, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical services throughout the hospital.
• Lead the regional chemotherapy program in collaboration with The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, ensuring compliance with provincial oncology standards.
• Implement and champion "Lean" principles to optimize drug distribution, medication reconciliation, and departmental efficiency.
• Foster a high-performance culture through mentoring, coaching, and the professional development of pharmacy staff.
• Manage operational risk and patient safety by overseeing the use of pharmacy information systems, smart pump technology, and complex distribution models.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and medical staff to ensure pharmacy services are integrated into all aspects of patient care and strategic planning.
• Manage departmental resources, including budgeting and personnel, with a focus on staff well‑being and recruitment.

• Licensure: Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required (or evidence of eligibility for registration).
• Education: Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy or a related Health Sciences field.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in a healthcare environment, ideally with a focus on hospital operations.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing models, and clinical technology.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to apply Lean principles and change management strategies to complex clinical environments.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with a proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Human-Centric Approach: A commitment to the ICARE values and a desire to contribute to a culture of quality, safety, and respect.

Cornwall offers a rare…