Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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

Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,670
Employers: 151

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.70Across 119 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.96Across 18 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%2,668 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,366), Loblaw Companies Limited (347), Walmart Canada (125).

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 Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Cambridge, ON
- 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 Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Peterborough, 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 Flexible Shifts
Loblaw Companies Limited
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 Assistant IIA - Lions Gate Hospital
Fraser Health
North Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Ottawa, 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
Calgary, AB
- 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
Walmart
Renfrew, 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
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Ashern, MB
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Ashern Pharmacy in Ashern, Manitoba.
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
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 Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Huntsville, 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 Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Listowel, ON
- 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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Calgary, AB
- 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 - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Winnipeg, MB
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, L2
CareRx
Burnaby, BC
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant L2 with K
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Pharmacy Assistant, L2
CareRx
Kelowna, BC
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant L2 with K
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
London, 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
Walmart
Campbell River, BC
- Full-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 (Training Provided)
CareRx
Oakville, ON
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant, L1 to jo
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Courtice, ON
- 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 Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
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 Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Plaster Rock, NB
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Plaster Rock Pharmacy in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick.
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Pharmacy Assistant - Afternoon shift (Monday to Friday 12:30-21:00)
Baxter International Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant - Day shift (Monday to Friday 5:00-13:30)
Baxter International Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Toronto, 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-24 Month Contract
Cencora
Winnipeg, MB · CAN > MB > Winnipeg > Commerce
- Full-time

Closed listing

Sobeys

Pharmacy Assistant II

Lower Sackville, NS, Canada

Full-time

This opening has closed.

The original listing is kept below for reference.

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Closing date: Sep 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 7, 2026

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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

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.

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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 role focuses on prescription assembly, data entry, and processing customer transactions while managing pharmacy supplies and administrative duties. It also involves scheduling clinical services and ensuring adherence to company standards for patient-centered care.

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

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription Assembly
Compounding
Pill Pack
Patient-Centered Care
Clinical Services
Medication Reviews
Health Risk Assessments
Disease State Management
BTC Management
Cycle Counts
Narcotic Counts
Retail Pharmacy
Healthcare

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