Pharmacies
As a pharmacy, you have the unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping future pharmacists of Canada. By hosting an IPG for a subsidized work placement, you’ll support their professional growth and bring new talent and perspectives to your team.
Why Host an IPG Placement?
Hosting an IPG offers many benefits:
- Strengthen your team: Engage your staff in the development of new and new-to Canada pharmacists, providing guidance and support that can enrich their own practice and leadership skills.
- Workforce development: Help address workforce challenges and contribute to the overall advancement of pharmacy by developing and integrating skilled IPGs into the profession.
- Talent development: Establish connections with IPGs who may return to your pharmacy as licensed professionals, bringing valuable experience and a familiarity with your practice.
- Community impact: Support the integration of skilled immigrants into the Canadian health-care system and our communities.
- Recognition: Earn recognition as a leader by supporting the profession and demonstrating commitment to workforce diversity.
What to Expect
When you host an IPG placement, you can expect:
- Supportive matching: We carefully screen mentees and match them with your pharmacy based on your respective needs and interests.
- Training and resources: Access to training materials and resources to help your team effectively support and integrate IPGs into your practice.
- Wage subsidy: Subsidized wages for mentees during the work placement and a professional fee for hosting the work placement.
- Ongoing support: Continuous support from the project team to ensure a successful placement experience for both your pharmacy and the IPG.
Your Role as a Host
As a placement host, your responsibilities include:
- Providing practical experience: Offer IPGs hands-on experience in various aspects of pharmacy practice.
- Facilitating learning opportunities: Support IPGs by providing access to pharmacy resources, training and exposure to diverse pharmacy operations.
- Providing a safe and supportive environment: Create an inclusive and supportive work environment that encourages learning and growth.
Get Started
- Mentor application: The pharmacist mentor on your team must apply and be interviewed by project staff to match them with a mentee.
- Placement agreement: Before the placement begins, the pharmacy owner or manager must sign the work placement agreement between the pharmacy and CPhA.
Privacy and Terms of Use
Please read the IPG Mentorship and Integration Project Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.
