Job requirements Pharmacy Technical Assistant in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a pharmacy technical assistant in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) (NOC 33103).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Pharmacy technical assistants usually require completion of up to two-years of a Pharmacy Technical Assistance vocational program.
  • Pharmacy assistants usually require completion of a Pharmacy Assistant college program, ranging from six to twelve months or completion of secondary school and several months of on-the-job training.

Source National Occupational Classification

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.

Ontario

Job title Optics Technician (lens And Prism Maker)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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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