Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,926 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,926
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%2,924 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,487), Loblaw Companies Limited (374), 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 I - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
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
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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Tracadie-Sheila, 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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Lacombe, 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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
St. John's, NL
- 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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Edmonton, 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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Assiniboia, 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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Edmonton, AB
- 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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Edmonton, 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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Fort McMurray, 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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Burnaby, 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…
Added 2 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Burnaby, 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…
Added 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant II - FT
Sobeys
Amherst, NS
Location: 0729 Amherst Centre Mall Sobeys Pharmacy
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Charlottetown, PE
- 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 3 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Keswick, ON
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Edmonton, AB
- 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…
Added 4 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant III - FT
Sobeys
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador · Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
The Pharmacy Assistant Supervisor is responsible for providing superio
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Bathurst, 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…
Added 2 months ago
SD
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Bathurst, 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…
Added 1 month ago
WC
Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Edmonton, 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 2 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant II - FT
Sobeys
Amherst, NS
Added 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Victoria, BC
Pharmasave James Bay #130 is looking for an experienced full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Victoria, British Columbia.
Added 4 months ago
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Production Pharmacy Assistant - 6 Months Contract - Express Scripts Canada
Express Scripts Pharmacy Benefit Services
Mississauga, Ontario
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
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Pharmacy Assistant
Loblaw Companies Limited
Exeter, ON
- Part-time

Sobeys

Pharmacy Assistant II - FT

Amherst, NS, B4H 3G5, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 27, 2026

Original job description

Requisition ID: 196349
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Nova Scotia
City: Amherst
Location: 2562 Amherst Lawtons Pharm
Postal Code: B4H 3G5

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.

The salary range for this position is - . We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

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

The Pharmacy Assistant will be responsible for prescription assembly, data entry, and processing customer transactions. They will also manage inventory, perform administrative tasks like narcotic counts, and assist with clinical service scheduling.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have previous pharmacy experience and excellent attention to detail. A Pharmacy Technology Certificate or an undergraduate degree is preferred.

Skills

Prescription assembly
Data entry
Customer service
Compounding
Pill pack assembly
Inventory management
Clinical services scheduling
Administrative duties
Cycle counts
Narcotic counts
Attention to detail
Multi-tasking
Pharmacy operations

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
Paid vacation
Learning and development resources

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Pharmacy
Retail
Prescription assembly
Data entry
Compounding
Pill pack
Inventory
Clinical services
Medication reviews
Health risk assessments
Disease state management
BTC management
Cycle counts
Narcotic counts
Pharmacy technology
Sobeys Inc
Lawtons Drugs

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