Pharmacist, MCQ Course Facilitator

About PharmAchieve

PharmAchieve, where "Education is Our Passion," is Canada's largest pharmacy training organization. Each year, we train approximately 1 in 7 pharmacists in Canada, including around 60% of all Canadian pharmacy graduates and thousands of International Pharmacy Graduates (IPGs) preparing for the PEBC exams. We are also a leader in offering accredited courses that enable pharmacists to legally perform regulated acts such as injecting, prescribing, and billing public or private insurance. Recognized for our excellence, PharmAchieve has been named one of the Globe and Mail's Top Growing Companies for five consecutive years.

Position Overview

PharmAchieve is seeking a licensed pharmacist to join our team as an MCQ Course Coordinator. The role involves:

• Overseeing a team of pharmacists responsible for delivering the PEBC MCQ preparation course
• Coaching the team to produce high-quality deliverables
• Engaging with students to understand their needs and to promote high customer satisfaction

The role is ideal for someone who has a passion for teaching, enjoys learning something new every day, and is committed to processes that emphasize continuous improvement.

Hours and Location:

• The role requires at least 32 hours per week
• This role requires in-person attendance at PharmAchieve's head office, with the option to work from home 1 day/week

Duties:

• Team and Product Leadership: Manage and support the MCQ team to high-performance
• Curriculum Development: Oversee and contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of course materials and content
• Course Coordination & Scheduling: Organize and schedule lectures, ensuring smooth delivery of the program
• Discussion Group Management: Oversee discussion groups, including managing WhatsApp groups and online Q&A forums to foster student engagement
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure students' needs and concerns are addressed promptly to enhance their learning experience
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and ensure high standards of education and content delivery
• Continuous Improvement: Actively implement strategies to improve course content and delivery based on feedback and industry best practices

Qualifications:

• Licensed Pharmacist: Must be a Canadian licensed pharmacist in good standing. A PharmD degree or accredited residency (ACPR) is preferred
• Clinical Expertise: Strong clinical skills, therapeutic knowledge, and commitment to staying abreast of the latest clinical guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Create engaging content with attention to detail, including correctness, spelling, grammar and punctuation—comfort with presenting live lectures
• PEBC Qualifying Exams: Must have completed the PEBC exams preferably within the last 5 years

Why Join PharmAchieve?

• Make a Difference: Our platform has the largest audience in pharmacy education in Canada, giving you unparalleled opportunities to make a difference
• Professional Growth: Continuous learning and development opportunities, along with prospects for advancement within the company
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of passionate and dedicated professionals
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and Health Spending Account options

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

PharmAchieve is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we are dedicated to providing accommodations during the recruitment process and throughout your employment. If you require accommodations to participate fully in our processes, please contact Helia@pharmachieve.org so we can assist you.

Our Recruitment Process

If our team contacts you, we will ask you to submit the following:

1. A Brief Video (Approx. 5 Minutes): Record yourself explaining a clinical or non-clinical topic, such as calculations, biostatistics, or pharmacokinetics. This video will allow us to assess your teaching style. Please refer to our Sample Video Lecture (start at 48:15) for guidance on the content and style we're seeking. Ensure that you are visible in the recording.
2. Writing Sample: Please provide a one-paragraph writing sample on first-line asthma treatment and include two case-based questions related to this topic.

The successful candidate will be invited to participate in a one-week paid work arrangement before the final hiring decision is made.

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

At PharmAchieve, we value passion and potential. Even if your qualifications don’t match every requirement in this posting, we encourage you to apply. You could be the right fit for this role or another opportunity with us. We're always on the lookout for outstanding individuals to join our team.