Finding work as an unlicensed IPG
This resource page is designed to support IPGs who are not yet licensed in Canada as they navigate the Canadian job market and look for paid work. It brings together practical strategies for finding meaningful work, including guidance on job searching, building a competitive application, and identifying transferable opportunities.
The page features a downloadable, shareable PDF toolkit, an accompanying video walkthrough, and a recorded webinar where pharmacy employers share insights on hiring unlicensed IPGs and what helps candidates stand out. Together, these resources offer practical advice to help IPGs build confidence, strengthen their approach and move forward in their career journey.
Your pharmacy job search: Strategies for unlicensed IPGs
In this video walkthrough, we cover what pharmacy employers look for when hiring unlicensed IPGs, how to highlight transferable skills and experience, and ways to strengthen your resume and interview approach. You’ll also learn practical strategies for applying strategically, building confidence, and positioning yourself as a strong candidate.
PDF toolkit: Finding pharmacy work as an unlicensed IPG
This practical toolkit offers guidance to help unlicensed IPGs strengthen their job search approach and present their experience effectively to pharmacy employers. It includes tips on building relevant knowledge, reframing resumes and interviews, highlighting transferable skills, understanding employer expectations and applying strategically for pharmacy-related roles in Canada. This PDF toolkit is also available in French.
Webinar: Getting Hired in a Pharmacy as an Unlicensed IPG
Learn how pharmacy employers approach hiring unlicensed IPGs, including what influences decisions, why some candidates are passed over, and what helps applicants stand out—even without Canadian experience.