Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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

Counted Oct 31, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,639
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%2,637 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,352), Loblaw Companies Limited (342), Walmart Canada (121).

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 - Union
CareRx Corporation
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- $19.02 USD / hour
- Full-time
At CareRx, we are shaping the future of senior care through pharmacy services that make a real difference. As Canada's trusted leader in specialty pharmacy services for long-term care,…
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Pharmacy Assistant - Union
CareRx Corporation
Sudbury, ON
- $19.02 USD / hour
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join o
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Pharmacy Assistant, L2
CareRx Corporation
Cambridge, ON
- $20 to $23 USD / hour
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant L2 with K
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Pharmacy Assistant, L2
CareRx Corporation
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant L2 with K
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Pharmacy Assistant, L1
CareRx Corporation
Windsor, ON
- $18.5 to $20 USD / hour
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, L2 - After Hours Support
CareRx Corporation
Oakville, ON
- $19 to $23 USD / hour
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant L2 with K
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Pharmacy Assistant, L1
CareRx Corporation
Cambridge, ON
- $19 to $21 USD / hour
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Toronto, 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
Loblaw Companies Limited
Mississauga, 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
Mississauga, 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
Loblaw Companies Limited
Mississauga, 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
Shoppers Drug Mart
Lasalle, 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
Bay Roberts, NL
- 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
Terrace, 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 Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Terrace, 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 Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Terrace, 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 Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Mississauga, 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 Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Bolton, 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
Shoppers Drug Mart
Mississauga, 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 Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Grimsby, 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
Loblaw Companies Limited
Maple, 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 Part Time Day
No Frills
Quesnel, BC
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Mississauga, 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 Evening
Shoppers Drug Mart
Gravenhurst, 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
Woodbridge, 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…

Sobeys

Pharmacy Assistant II - FT

Sydney, NS, B1S 1P4, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Original job description

Requisition ID: 196268
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Nova Scotia
City: Sydney
Location: 0630 Sydney River Sobeys Pharmacy
Postal Code: B1S 1P4

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.

Sobeys Inc. is a growing Canadian company. We are a market leader in grocery and pharmacy that operate under multiple banners spanning over 1,600 stores in communities across the country. Our family of over 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are on a mission to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our teammates.

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 Make an impact?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families 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 be focusing:

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 have to offer:

Preferred: Undergraduate degree, Pharmacy Technology Certificate or other Pharmacy Recognized program
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

What we have to offer:

A competitive total compensation package that will vary by role and location
Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:

Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.
Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.
A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.
Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
Paid Vacation

Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

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, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

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

Responsible for prescription assembly, data entry, and processing customer transactions while managing pharmacy supplies and inventory. The role also involves scheduling clinical services and performing administrative duties like narcotic counts and cycle counts.

Requirements

Preferred candidates hold an undergraduate degree, Pharmacy Technology Certificate, or a recognized pharmacy program. Previous pharmacy experience and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are highly valued.

Skills

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

Benefits

Health Coverage
Dental Coverage
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Virtual Health Care Platform
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Retirement and Savings Plan
In-store Discount
Learning and Development Resources
Paid Vacation

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Retail Pharmacy
Prescription Assembly
Compounding
Patient-Centered Care
Pharmacy Technology
BTC Management
Clinical Services
Medication Reviews
Health Risk Assessments
Sobeys
Pharmacy Operations

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