Georgian Bay Family Health Team
Location: Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, Ontario
Job Type: Part-time Permanent
Start Date: June 2026
Salary: $87,520 – $101,918 per annum depending on experience, pro-rated to FTE.
Hours of work: 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE), weekdays within the hours of 8am to 5pm, with flexibility to offer some late or early morning visits to meet patient preference.
Benefits: A comprehensive health, drugs, vision and dental package and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Paid vacation, personal leave and a generous professional development budget.
The Georgian Bay Family Health Team is seeking a pharmacist to join our interprofessional team and support the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centred primary care. This is a new role within our Family Health Team (FHT). The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the unique needs of the organization and leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of this program. As an integral member of the FHT, you will provide medication management services, chronic disease support, health promotion, and patient education to help improve health outcomes for our diverse patient population.
As the successful candidate, you will work collaboratively with family physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy, support chronic disease management, and enhance the quality and safety of care delivered across our organization. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative models of team-based care while helping patients navigate complex medication and health challenges.
Our region offers outstanding four-season recreation for those who enjoy the outdoors. Georgian Bay Family Health Team (GBFHT) is a progressive, interdisciplinary team and an active partner in the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team (OHT), with strong community relationships across the region. We offer a collaborative work environment, a modern EMR system and AI scribe, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Services include Lung Health, Healthy Aging, Nutrition Counselling, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Mental Health Counselling, and Telemedicine.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive medication assessments and consultations for patients with chronic and complex health conditions.
- Optimize medication therapy through patient assessments, medication reviews, reconciliation, and evidence-informed recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care.
- Participate in the planning, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of chronic disease management, health promotion, and illness prevention programs.
- Educate patients and families regarding medication use, adherence, self-management strategies, and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Foster safe medication practices through patient education and collaboration with healthcare providers.
- Provide drug information, prescribing guidance, and evidence-based updates to physicians and other team members.
- Conduct presentations and educational sessions for patients, healthcare professionals, and community partners as requested.
- Document assessments, recommendations, care plans, and medication profiles within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, case conferences, program development activities, and interdisciplinary care planning.
- Build strong relationships with patients, community pharmacists, healthcare providers, and partner organizations.
- Support access to care by conducting home visits when required.
Education and Qualifications:
- Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Additional certification in pharmacotherapy, chronic disease management, diabetes education, geriatrics, or related specialty areas is considered an asset.
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and operational vehicle
Experience:
- Minimum three years of relevant pharmacy experience in a community, hospital, primary care, or combination setting.
- Understanding of primary care and community-based healthcare delivery.
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities.
- Use of Microsoft Office, PS Suite experience an asset
- Working autonomously and being self-directed
Skills
- Models and promotes core ethical practice and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude.
- Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and evidence-informed decision-making.
- Be adept at working collaboratively with members of our interprofessional team, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and other community health professionals.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
We look forward to reading your cover letter highlighting why you would be a good fit with our team. Send this along with a copy of your resumé to [email protected].
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
To learn more about the Georgian Bay Family Health Team please visit our website at https://gbfht.ca/
