Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,932 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,932
Employers: 159

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.02Across 145 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: <1%1 listing
On-site: >99%2,930 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,492), Loblaw Companies Limited (375), Walmart Canada (144).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Ottawa, ON
- $17.6 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Chemainus, BC
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Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Renfrew, ON
- $18 to $22 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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JC
pharmacy technical assistant
Jean Coutu
Cap-aux-Meules, QC
- Full-time
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PC
pharmacy technical assistant
PharmaChoice Canada
Dawson Creek, BC
- Full-time
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CC
Pharmacy Assistant, Infusion and Compounding
CareRx Corporation
Oakville, ON
- $21 to $24 CAD / hour
- Full-time
The Pharmacy Assistant, Infusion and Compounding sup
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant - Part-Time
Walmart Canada
Sarnia, ON
Position Summary...The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity…
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WC
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
Position Summary...The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity…
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Ashern, MB
Ashern Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Ashern, Manitoba.
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Pharmacy Assistant I - PT
Sobeys
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty…
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WC
Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Squamish, BC
- Full-time
Position Summary...The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity…
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Pharmacy Assistant II - Relief HRM
Sobeys
Stellarton, NS
- Full-time
Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty…
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Pharmacy Assistant II - FT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
St. John's, NL
Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty…
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Windsor, ON
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at West Tecumseh Pharmacy in Windsor, Ontario.
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Pharmacy Assistant II - Relief HRM
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Stellarton, NS
Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty…
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CC
Pharmacy Assistant, L1
CareRx Corporation
Burnaby, BC
- $18 to $22 CAD / hour
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant, L1to join our Pharmacy team in supporting a group of LTC Homes and Retirement Communities. The Pharmacy Assistant will assist with the…
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CC
Pharmacy Assistant (Union)
CareRx Corporation
Sudbury, ON
- $19.21 CAD / hour
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join o
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WC
Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Hamilton, ON · Waterdown, ON
- Full-time
Position Summary...The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity…
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WC
Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Port Perry, ON
- Full-time
Position Summary...The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity…
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Regina, SK
Pharmasave #421 is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Regina, Saskatchewan.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Flin Flon, MB
Pharmasave #471 is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Flin Flon, Manitoba.
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MP
Pharmacy Assistant (Full -Time) - Multiple Locations
Murphy's Pharmacies
Charlottetown, PE
- Full-time
At Murphy's Pharmacies, we're redefining the role of independent Community pharmacy in our healthcare system, and we're looking for passionate Pharmacy Assistants to join our team and make…
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HP
Lead Pharmacy Assistant
Heart Pharmacy Group
Victoria, BC
- $22 to $25 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Heart Pharmacy Group is seeking an organized, customer-focused, and hands-on Lead Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at our Cadboro Bay Pharmacy location. This role is a great opportunity…
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WC
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Lloydminster, AB
- Full-time
Position Summary...The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity…
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WC
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
London, ON
- Full-time
Position Summary...The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity…

PharmaChoice Canada

pharmacy technical assistant

Dawson Creek, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 23, 2026

Original job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Rural area
Pharmacy or drugstore
Community or retail pharmacy

Responsibilities

Tasks

Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
Enter client information in databases
Help pharmacists
Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
Maintain prescription records
Prepare medications for clients
Bill third party insurers
Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
Perform cashiering duties
Professionalism in customer service

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

Kroll Software
MS Excel
MS Word

Area of work experience

Cleaning

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Interpersonal awareness
Organized
Team player
Flexibility
Initiative
Reliability
Ability to multitask
Creativity
Dedication

Benefits

Other benefits

Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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More about this job

Responsibilities

Verify prescription information, enter client details into databases, support pharmacists, and prepare medications for clients. Maintain medication inventories and prescription records, process third-party insurance billing, and perform cashiering duties.

Requirements

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, along with one to less than two years of experience. Candidates should be accurate, organized, dependable, customer-focused, and able to use Kroll, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word in a fast-paced pharmacy setting.

Skills

Prescription Accuracy
Database Data Entry
Pharmacist Support
Medication Inventory Management
Prescription Recordkeeping
Medication Preparation
Third-Party Insurance Billing
Cashiering
Customer Service
Kroll Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Attention to Detail
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Multitasking

Benefits

Free Parking

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Pharmacy
Retail Pharmacy
Prescription Accuracy
Medication Preparation
Medication Inventory
Prescription Records
Client Information
Database Data Entry
Pharmacist Support
Third-Party Insurance Billing
Cashiering
Customer Service
Kroll Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Cleaning
Attention to Detail
Communication
Organization
Multitasking

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