Job requirements Certified Pharmacy Technician in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a certified 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.

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.

British Columbia

Job title Pharmacy Technician
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Pharmacy Technician
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Pharmacy Technician
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Pharmacy Technician
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Pharmacy Technician

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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