Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

Find pharmacy assistant jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 811
Employers: 67

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.91Across 38 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: >99%810 listings

Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (176), Shoppers Drug Mart (145), Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée (82).

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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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Added 2 months ago
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Brockville, Ontario
Part-time
The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity to provide patient…
Added 12 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Alberta Health Services
Lethbridge, AB
Part-time
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? As a Pharmacy Assistant in South Zone, you’ll play a key role in ensuring patients across Alberta receive safe, timely, and…
Added 11 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Simcoe Lodge, ON
$18.5 to $22 CAD / hour
Part-time
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
Added 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Renfrew, Ontario
Part-time
Added 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Ottawa, Ontario
Part-time
Added 12 days ago
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
St. Thomas, 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…
Added 12 days ago
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Calgary, 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…
Added 5 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant / Assistant -OVERSEAS APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERE
Orange Health
Pefferlaw, Ontario
$39,000 to $54,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Pharmacy Assistant – Orange Health Pharmacy (Sutton Location)
Added 5 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Olds, Alberta
Part-time
Added 12 days ago
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Winnipeg, MB
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…
Added 20 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant - PT
Safeway Canada
Sherwood Park, AB
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…
Added 12 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant II - FT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Corner Brook, 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…
Added 12 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Thunder Bay, ON
Up to $19 CAD / hour
Full-time
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
Added 17 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant II - PT
Sobeys
New Minas, NS
Added 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
London Drugs Limited
Vancouver, British Columbia
$18.25 to $22.09 CAD / hour
Part-time · Other
London Drugs means many things to many people. As a London Drugs Pharmacy Assistant, it means a community-oriented working environment that fos
Added 13 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Cornwall, ON
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Fullerton Drug Store in Cornwall, Ontario.
Added 13 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Prince Albert, SK
Part-time
Added 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant After Hours Support (Kroll Data Entry)
CareRx Corporation
Oakville, Ontario
Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant (Pharmacy Softwar
Added 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Vancouver, British Columbia
Part-time
To assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, assist as appropriate in the delivery of pharmacy services and participate in the maintenance and operations of the…
Added 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant (Data Entry)
CareRx Corporation
Ottawa, Ontario
Full-time
CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes,…
Added 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Evening
Loblaw Companies Limited
Kingston, Ontario
Part-time
Added 4 months ago
Cordova Pharmacy - Pharmacy Assistant FT
Mint Health + Drugs
Victoria, British Columbia
Added 19 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Surrey, BC · Clayton - Surrey BC
Other
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Clayton
Added 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Hodgson, Manitoba
Grand Medicine Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Hodgson, Manitoba.
Added 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Evening
Loblaw Companies Limited
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Part-time

PurposeMed

Pharmacy Assistant

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Experience: 2+ years of pharmacy experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 27, 2026

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About us:

PurposeMed is a Canadian-founded healthtech company established in 2019 with a mission to improve access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve combined our clinical roots with a drive to scale, and now our exceptional team provides specialized care to thousands of patients every month.

PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units: Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affirming Care Pharmacy.

Freddie improves sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community. As the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, we’re proudly dismantling barriers to sexual healthcare for patients across both Canada and the USA.
Frida transforms the lives of patients through easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis and fast, affordable treatment.
Foria provides trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with specialized, gender-affirming healthcare.
Affirming Care Pharmacy provides discreet, specialty prescription delivery across North America. Operating from Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, and San Antonio, they provide our patients with an integrated, end-to-end healthcare experience.

We are proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte’s 2024 list of Canada’s 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most - and we make sure to have fun along the way!

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Location & Hours of Operation: Ability to commute to 2-2624 Dunwin Drive, Mississauga, ON. We’re looking for someone with the flexibility to work variable shifts during our operating hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 7:00pm and Weekends from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Affirming Care Pharmacy is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot Nations. The city of Mississauga is also homeland to many global Indigenous Peoples.

Who we hope to find:

We are looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our incredible Affirming Care Pharmacy team in Mississauga, ON. Reporting to our Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Assistant will be responsible for preparing, filling, dispensing and shipping prescription medications to our patients. If you are looking for the opportunity to join a rapidly growing company, we highly encourage you to apply!

In this role, you’ll make an impact by:

Providing Patient Care & Support

Providing exceptional customer service to patients
Assisting patients across various communication platforms; phone, email, SMS and other internal systems
Navigating insurance challenges with patients and proactively identifying solutions
Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track and monitor patient records

Supporting Prescription & Pharmacy Operations

Executing the end-to-end prescription process; preparing, filling, labeling, dispensing, packaging and shipping
Verifying prescription information is complete and accurate
Ensuring every request is processed accurately and as per the College of Pharmacy regulations
Maintaining an efficient, safe and tidy dispensary
Performing key administrative duties; managing a high volume of inbound and outbound calls, creating and updating patient profiles and maintaining internal pharmacy databases
Assisting with inventory management; performing inventory audits, managing packaging and pharmacy supplies, and coordinating medication orders with the Pharmacist
Collaborating with the Affirming Care team and telehealth partners

We need someone who has:

2+ years of pharmacy experience
Knowledge and efficiency of all aspects of pharmacy software (data entry, billing, report generating, troubleshooting)
A positive attitude, a strong sense of urgency and a team player mentality
Experience performing a variety of tasks daily in a fast-paced work environment
The ability to set priorities, manage time effectively, and is detail oriented
Active listening and strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work different shifts including evenings and weekends

It would also be great if you have:

Knowledge of provincial/federal benefits programs
Knowledge and experience working with patient support programs
The ability to communicate with patients in Spanish, Portuguese, or Mandarin, both written and verbally

Compensation:

$50,000 - $56,000 CAD/year (equivalent to $24.04 - 26.92 per hour), reviewed annually
Eligible for quarterly bonuses
Earn stock options through our Equity Incentive Plan - connect your efforts to PurposeMed’s growth as we work together to improve the lives of our patients across North America.
The compensation listed above refers to a yearly base salary that may vary depending on a candidate's relevant qualifications, knowledge, competencies and work experience, and other factors including market conditions. Base pay is just one aspect of our total rewards at PurposeMed - see our other exciting benefits below! (Please note that the benefits listed are specific to full-time team members and may be adjusted based on your location or employment type).

Do you think you could be our next Pharmacy Assistant? We look forward to seeing your application!

Why you should join us:

Be part of a team of great people who don’t take themselves too seriously. While we’re serious about the problems we solve, we believe in having fun along the way.
Make an impact, every single day. We’re providing compassionate, affirming care to many people who have never received the proper support before.
Be confident in bringing your whole self to work. Inclusivity is core to how we take care of our patients, our teammates, and ourselves. We create spaces that are safe and affirming.

What we’re offering (based on full-time, permanent roles in Canada & the USA):

Along with the benefits below, we offer additional programs and supports designed to help you feel your best - both at work and outside of it.

Work flexibly within a team that’s remote friendly; we believe that work should fit around your life*
20 vacation days and a team that will remind you to use them!
Annual winter break closure
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care from your first day of work - we cover 100% of your premiums, with coverage available for dependents
8 health/sick days
Extended mental health coverage
$20,000 of lifetime coverage for gender-affirming care and procedures (Canada)
$500 learning fund to use towards courses and other professional development
Our unique People Potential program, in which you'll partner with your manager to identify opportunities to grow and achieve your full potential

If you are looking for a place that sparks your creativity, helps others, and will push you to be your best, then you’ll love PurposeMed.

PurposeMed is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer, and we highly encourage those from excluded and marginalized communities to apply. This includes groups such as (but not limited to): Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, trans and non-binary, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, and HIV-positive people. You don’t have to check every single box above. If the job description gets you excited and you think you could contribute your expertise to our team - we hope you’ll apply!

*Most of our roles are performed virtually from home across Canada and the USA. Team members working onsite at Affirming Care pharmacies do need to be physically present.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the end-to-end prescription process, including preparing, filling, dispensing, and shipping medications. Provides patient support via multiple communication platforms and manages pharmacy administrative duties and inventory.

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of pharmacy experience and proficiency in pharmacy software for billing and data entry. Candidates must be able to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, and possess strong communication skills.

Skills

Pharmacy Software
Data Entry
Billing
Prescription Filling
Dispensing
Inventory Management
Customer Service
Insurance Navigation
Patient Record Management
Communication Skills
Time Management
Detail Oriented

Benefits

20 Vacation Days
Annual Winter Break Closure
Medical Care
Dental Care
Vision Care
8 Health/Sick Days
Extended Mental Health Coverage
Gender-Affirming Care Coverage
Learning Fund
People Potential Program

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Healthtech
PrEP
ADHD Treatment
Gender-Affirming Care
Prescription Delivery
College of Pharmacy Regulations
Patient Support Programs
Pharmacy Software
Healthcare Access
Medical Billing
Inventory Audit

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