Pharmacist
Working in Ontario
Pharmacists in Ontario work as part of a health care team and provide care for patients. Pharmacists must be able to communicate well with patients to find out about their medication history, to give them information on drug use, and to help patients deal with any health problems that can be treated with or caused by drugs.
To practice pharmacy in Ontario, you must have a Certificate of Registration (license) as a Pharmacist from the Council of the Ontario College of Pharmacists. If you are an internationally trained pharmacist and you want to practise in Ontario, you can contact the College directly, or view the career map in the ‘Tools and Information’ section of this page.
Tools and Information
The Ontario Government has partnered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists to create a Career Map for internationally trained pharmacists. The Career Map explains in detail every step of the registration process including language requirements, labour market conditions, the credential assessment process, licensing fees and other important information.
You can also view the e-career map for internationally trained pharmacists. E-career maps are interactive guides that outline the process for registering in a profession or trade.
Getting Help
Entry to practice requirements: You can find information on how you can practise as a regulated pharmacist and pharmacy technician in Ontario on HealthForceOntario.
Bridge training programs: If you are qualified in your profession but new to Ontario, you may benefit from a bridging program. Bridging programs help qualified immigrants move more quickly into their professions without duplicating what they have already learned.
University of Toronto
International Pharmacy Graduate Program
This program helps internationally trained pharmacists meet Canadian practice standards. The program includes practical courses, opportunities for mentoring and licensing exam preparation.
Website: www.ipgcanada.ca/index.html
Telephone: 416-946-5779
Toll free in North America: 1-866-969-9499
E-mail: ipginfo.phm@utoronto.ca
Location: Toronto
DID YOU KNOW?
HealthForceOntario offers a number of services to health professionals, including a recruitment centre and jobs listing service.
Regulatory Body
Council of the Ontario College of Pharmacists
483 Huron Street
Toronto, ON M5R 2R4
Phone: 416-962-4861
Fax: 416-847-8200
Email: dcroteau@ocpharma.com
Website: www.ocpinfo.com
Learning More
To learn about occupations in Canada, visit the Working in Canada website. This site will help you identify the name of your occupation in Canada. It will also give you important information about your profession in many regions of Canada, including job duties, skill requirements and wage rates. To learn about your occupation, visit the website and click the ‘Start’ button on the main page.
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