Weekend Pharmacist

Join a team making a real difference in the North Island and get your loans forgiven!

We are looking for a Registered Pharmacist to join our Mental Health & Addictions program at our Courtenay location. We are looking for regular part time weekend coverage. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide compassionate care to individuals receiving medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders while supporting the broader health of our community. Registration with the College of Pharmacists is mandatory.

We offer a dynamic work environment, extended health benefits, access to an employee assistance program, paid time off, and more.

About The Role

This position supports both general pharmacy operations and our specialized mental health & addictions services. You’ll work in a fast-paced, compassionate setting to assist patients with their treatment, ensuring accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Duties

• Support the pharmacy team in day-to-day pharmacy activities.
• Medication Management – Prepare, process, and dispense prescriptions for methadone, Suboxone, and Kadian.
• Assisting patients who are dropping off or picking up prescriptions, including those with complex care needs.
• Entering prescriptions accurately into patient records.
• Providing excellent customer service and collaborating with the pharmacist for medication recommendations, selection, or counseling - especially for mental health and addictions therapies.
• Exercising independent authority, responsibility, and liability to prepare, process, and compound prescriptions.
• Assisting in training new employees.
• Performing inventory ordering and control.
• Perform full scope pharmacy duties.
  
  

Expectations

• Bring a positive, proactive attitude to work and embrace challenges.
• Be caring and supportive of co-workers and customers.
• Demonstrate accountability, openness, and honesty.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer use, data entry, and basic math.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Strong motivation and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive Pay – $65 per hour
• Full or part time positions available
• Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits – Take care of your well-being with full coverage.
• RRSP Matching – 100% employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary into your RRSP.
• Wellness Spending Account – $1,500/year for anything that supports your wellness (gym memberships, hotel stays, glasses, massages, flights, pet insurance - you name it!).
• Annual Company Events
• Career Growth Opportunities – Expand your expertise in mental health & addictions pharmacy.
• Ongoing Training & Development – Stay up to date with industry-leading practices and regulations.
  
  

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about patient care and excited to lead a supportive, people-first pharmacy team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via Indeed or email your resume to hr@heartpharmacy.com

Working in Courtenay allows you to be qualified to apply to participate in the governments loan forgiveness program up to $60,000! Learn more here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/student-loan-forgiveness.html