Pharmaceutical Program Advisor

Full job description
This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

About us

The Extended Benefits and Pharmaceutical Programs team at Insured Health Services oversees the smooth operation of Yukon’s publicly funded drug, dental, optical, medical equipment and supplies programs. As a cohesive and skilled team, we leverage clinical evidence to collaborate on policy development and decision-making. Our aim is to enhance the health and wellbeing of Yukoners while delivering services that are both effective and efficient.

Your role

As the Pharmacy Technician, you will report to the Manager - Extended Benefits and Pharmaceutical Programs and will work with diverse and complex pharmaceutical issues. Taking an evidence-based approach, you will advise on how to address diverse and complex pharmaceutical issues. The incumbent as a pharmaceutical subject matter expert will act in a professional and consultative capacity to develop, evaluate, and implement federal and territorial initiatives that affect program management and drug plan sustainability.


In this position, you will act as a subject matter expert with respect to pharmacy information systems including the Yukon Online Drug Formulary and the future enhancements to the existing pharmacy module used by Insured Health Services. You will assist with the provision, maintenance and enhancement of the formulary, including the exception drug application approval process. You will also assist in policy development, coverage assessments, and pricing contract agreements with drug manufacturers.


For more information on this job, please contact Prev Naidoo, Manager Extended Benefits at prev.naidoo@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Katharine Terrion, HR Consultant at katharine.terrion@yukon.ca
Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Considerable experience in community pharmacy practices and proficiency in the Kroll pharmacy application
Experience participating collaboratively on committees or working groups
Experience writing briefing or decision notes

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.


Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

Strong knowledge and experience in pharmacy best practices and standards;
Ability to make independent and professional decisions in a complex multi-disciplinary environment;
Ability to engage and participate fully within a team in an interactive office environment;
Commitment to excellence in program development and integrated service delivery;
Strong computer, research, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to facilitate relationships with many government and non-government stakeholders;
Understand an organization and its context to tailor strategies and solutions to meet mandates and strategic goals.
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

The majority of this position requires the incumbent to access a computer and spend periods of time on telephone conference calls.
Travel associated with Pan-Canadian working groups or conferences may be required.

Learn more

For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-+453.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
21 May 2025
Close Date
03 June 2025