Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,936 jobs)

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

Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,936
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%2,934 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,493), Loblaw Companies Limited (375), Walmart Canada (145).

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, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Vancouver, BC
- 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…
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Relief Pharmacy Assistant II - Northern Nova Scotia
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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Pharmacy Assistant II - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
New Glasgow, 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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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Toronto, ON
- 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…
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Pharmacy Clerk / Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Amherstburg, ON
- $17.6 to $20.6 CAD / hour
Please note this is a sterile IV compounding facility that is closed to the public. The duties will vary from that of a retail pharmacy clerk / assistant.
Added 7 months ago
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pharmacy technical assistant
Jean Coutu
Saint-Lambert, QC · St-Lambert, QC
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant - PT
Safeway Canada
Edmonton, 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant II LTC - PT
Sobeys
River Hebert East, 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…
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant IA - Downtown East Side Community Pharmacies
Fraser Health
Vancouver, BC
Get to know Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services:
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Calgary, AB
Sandstone Pharmacies Enhanced Care Solutions is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Calgary, Alberta.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Hamilton, ON
- 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Kenora, ON
- 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Regina, SK
- 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Regina, SK
- 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…
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Pharmacy - Pharmacy Assistant II
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Quesnel, BC
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 - PT
Safeway Canada
Langley (District), BC · Langley, BC
- 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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant (Full Time Temporary)
Walmart Canada
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Contract
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, Hourly Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Coquitlam, BC
- Full-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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Evening
Shoppers Drug Mart
Coquitlam, BC
- 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant - CPS
Shoppers Drug Mart
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
Looking for a career that offers a peaceful and high-tech work environment? Look no further than Central Pharmacy Services, - where tranquility and innovation go hand in hand. Our workplace…
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Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
London Drugs Limited
Victoria, BC
- $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
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Victoria, BC
- 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Saint John, NB
- 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Emerald Park, SK
- 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
New Glasgow, NS
- Full-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…

Safeway Canada

Pharmacy Assistant - PT

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 20, 2026

Original job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

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 Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to start fresh?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s Where You’ll Have An Impact

Prescription assembly – data entry
Process customer transactions (receive and release prescriptions)
Receive in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
Promote Profile programs
Compounding
Pill Pack Assembly
Filing prescriptions, ordering and replenishing supplies, cleaning
Drug order creation and receiving
Schedule professional clinical services (i.e. medication reviews, health risk assessments, disease state managements etc.)
BTC management
Administrative Duties: cycle counts, narcotic counts, return to stocks, TML’s, manual third parties
Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards
Assist with other pharmacy operations as required

What You Bring To The Table

Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute
Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for prescription assembly, data entry, and processing customer transactions. They also manage administrative duties, compounding, and the scheduling of professional clinical services.

Requirements

A Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute is preferred, and previous pharmacy experience is considered an asset. Candidates must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Prescription Assembly
Data Entry
Customer Transactions
Compounding
Pill Pack Assembly
Inventory Management
Clinical Service Scheduling
Administrative Duties
Attention To Detail
Multi-tasking

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Programs
Savings Programs
Employee Share Ownership Plan
In-store Discount
Virtual Healthcare
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Learning and Development Opportunities
Parental Leave Top-up
Paid Vacation

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription Assembly
Compounding
Patient-Centered Care
Data Entry
Clinical Services
Medication Reviews
Health Risk Assessments
Disease State Management
Retail Pharmacy
Healthcare
Inventory Control
Patient Care

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