At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage controlled substance transactions and ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations.
- Company: Kohl & Frisch Limited, a leading Canadian-owned healthcare distributor.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health benefits from day one, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and wellness programs.
- Why this job: Join a family-owned company making a real impact in the healthcare industry.
- Qualifications: BSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmacy; strong multitasking and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 26.28 - 26.28 $ per hour.
POSITION TITLE: AQPIC
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
LOCATION: Kohl & Frisch Limited (Concord, ON)
DEPARTMENT: Narcotics
HOURS OF WORK: Sunday: 5:00pm – 1:30am
Monday to
Friday: 8:00pm-4:30am
About Us
Founded in 1916, Kohl & Frisch Limited has a solid reputation in the healthcare industry that distinguishes it as the only national, Canadian-owned and operated wholesale distributor.
A family-owned company, it is one of Canada's leading national distributors and is the essential link between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers.
Kohl & Frisch is fully equipped to service large chain retailers, independent pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals for all their Rx, OTC, home healthcare, and front shop needs
About the Role
In this role, the AQPIC assumes full responsibility for all transactions involving controlled substances in the absence of the QPIC.
Transactions include (but are not limited to) receiving, picking, shipping and record keeping.
The AQPIC shall ensure operations are compliant to applicable GMP standards as defined by GUI-0001 "Good Manufacturing Practices" and GUI-0069 "Guidelines for Environmental Control of Drugs during Storage and Transportation".
What will you do?
- Ensure that all transactions involving controlled substances are completed according to Health Canada regulations and guidelines
- Fulfill all regulatory reporting obligations and ensure all paperwork is completed, stored and filed in a timely and organized manner
- Complete physical inventory and assist with product set up and slotting.
- Process monthly returns of controlled and targeted substances according to prescribed procedures
- Assist the flow of Operations, including Receiving, Order Picking, etc. following prescribed procedures
- Respond to enquiries from various internal departments (Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, Customer Service, etc.) in a timely manner
- Investigate suspicious transactions as required by Health Canada
- Provide guidance to staff with regards to the rules and regulations involving transactions of controlled substances
- Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with company health and safety standards.
- Actively participate in Office of Controlled Substances (OCS) Health Canada Audits
- Other duties as required
What you bring
- BSc Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or other qualifications meeting Health Canada's requirement for AQPIC approval
- Ability to meet Health Canada's requirements to perform AQPIC responsibilities.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, complex and dynamic work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, organization, written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Keen attention to detail and proven ability to analyze and interpret data
- Must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 30lbs
What's in it for you?
The 2026 rate of pay for this position is $26.28/hr.
Additional Compensation
- Quarterly Incentive program
- Pension Plan (eligibility after 18 months service)
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision from day 1
- Personal Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity for Professional Development
- Wellness programs
- Vacation Pay
- Exclusive memberships and discounts
As part of our recruitment process we may use AI for initial screening and assisting in evaluating candidate qualifications.
All final hiring decisions will be made by our recruitment team.
Kohl & Frisch would like to thank all applicants for their interest.
All applicants who received interviews will receive an update on their application status within 45 days of last interview.
We value your interest in joining our team and strive to provide a timely, transparent hiring experience.
Kohl & Frisch Limited welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and provides accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
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