Call for Applications: CSHP Representative on the Pharmacy Technician Programs Committee of the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs 

Deadline date for applications is Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

CSHP is seeking a member interested in being appointed to represent CSHP on the Pharmacy Technician Programs Committee (PTPC) of the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).  The PTPC provides operational support and guidance to CCAPP’s accreditation service to pharmacy technician programs at community, regional and career colleges in Canada. 

CSHP Representatives to external boards are selected by the Board of Directors. The Representative will liaise with the Chief Pharmacy Officer at CSHP and acts as an important conduit of communication between PTPC and CSHP. 

CSHP Representative Responsibilities

• Review accreditation survey findings and progress reports from pharmacy technician programs, to arrive at a recommendation regarding the accreditation award that should be conferred on a pharmacy technician program 
• Provide direction about services that CCAPP might offer to assist programs in achieving the Standards 
• Provide input on accreditation standards and processes used by CCAPP with respect to pharmacy technician programs 
• Promote consensus, cooperation, participation and learning among all members 

CSHP Candidate Criteria 

• Current CSHP Membership  
• Practicing pharmacy professional in an institutional or collaborative care setting, preferably in a management, operational, or other leadership position 
• Familiarity with existing and proposed roles of pharmacy technicians in hospitals and other collaborative care settings. 
• Knowledge of education and training requirements for pharmacy technicians. 
• Interest and familiarity with academic developments in the education (faculty and practice-based) of pharmacy technician students, and related international perspectives.  
• Past active involvement in CSHP at the national or branch levels.  
• Experience with working on pharmacy issues at the national level beneficial. 

Term of Appointment

• Term: 2 years, renewable for 2 additional terms of 2 years each (6 years total) upon completion of the first appointment. 

Instructions for Applicants 

Please submit the following documents by the deadline date: 

• Copy of your curriculum vitae. 
• One-page statement describing your past involvement with CSHP, your interest in volunteering for this position, and how your skills complement the position. 
• CSHP Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form (click here to access the form)

Please send your application documents to Rita Dhami by e-mail at [email protected] by Wednesday, March 25, 2026. 

Questions? Feel free to contact Rita Dhami by e-mail at [email protected] if you have any questions about this position.