Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 808
Employers: 67

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.82Across 44 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.85Across 12 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%806 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (146), Shoppers Drug Mart (131), Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée (84).

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 (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,…
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Evening
Loblaw Companies Limited
Kingston, Ontario
- Part-time
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Cordova Pharmacy - Pharmacy Assistant FT
Mint Health + Drugs
Victoria, British Columbia
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Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Surrey, BC · Clayton - Surrey BC
- Other
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Clayton
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Hodgson, Manitoba
Grand Medicine Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Hodgson, Manitoba.
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Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
London Drugs Limited
Calgary, Alberta
- 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 - PT
Sobeys
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Pharmacy Assistant
Loblaw Companies Limited
Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Sechelt, BC
Pharmasave #257 is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Sechelt, British Columbia.
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Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Winnipeg, Manitoba · Pembina - Winnipeg MB
- Part-time
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Pembina
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Pharmacy Assistant III - FT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Pharmacy Assistant Supervisor is responsible for providing superio
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Pharmacy Assistant III - FT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Pharmacy Assistant Supervisor is responsible for providing superio
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Selkirk, Manitoba
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant II - PT
Sobeys
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant - Training Provided (12 Month Contract)
CareRx Corporation
Calgary, Alberta
- 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,…
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Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
London Drugs Limited
Calgary, Alberta
- 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 II - PT
Sobeys
Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Mississauga, Ontario
- Part-time
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Production Pharmacy Assistant - 6 Months Contract - Express Scripts Canada
The Cigna Group
Mississauga, Ontario
- Full-time
- Other
The job profile for this position is Pharmacy Operations Representative, which is a Band 1 Professional Career Track Role.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Chilliwack, BC
- Part-time
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our locatio
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Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Nanaimo, BC · Country Club - Nanaimo BC
- Part-time
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Country
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Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Collingwood, Ontario
- $17.6 to $20.6 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Production Pharmacy Assistant - 6 Months Contract - Express Scripts Canada
Cigna Healthcare
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Lethbridge, AB · North Lethbridge - Lethbridge AB
- Part-time
We are hiring for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant at our North Lethbridge location

Sobeys

Pharmacy Assistant - PT

Vancouver, BC, V5Z 0N8, Canada

The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00. · Part-time

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Job details

Pay: The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00.
Job type: Part-time
Experience: Will consider applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience in lieu of certificate in some Provinces
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 29, 2026

Original job description

Requisition ID: 195926
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Part-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Vancouver
Location: 4765 Oakridge Safeway Pharmacy
Postal Code: V5Z 0N8

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.

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

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 and data entry:

Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests)
Receiving in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs
Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning
Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly
Scheduling professional clinical services
Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tallman lettering, manual third parties
Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope

What you have to offer:

Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute
Will consider applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience in lieu of certificate in some Provinces
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

The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00. 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.

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 inventory and supplies. The role also involves scheduling clinical services and assisting the pharmacist with various dispensary tasks.

Requirements

A Pharmacy Assistant Diploma is preferred, though two years of Canadian retail pharmacy experience may be considered. Candidates should possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

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

Benefits

Flexible Work Life Arrangements

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Retail Pharmacy
Prescription Processing
Compounding
Narcotic Counts
Tallman Lettering
Patient-Centered Care
Sobeys Inc
Safeway
Healthcare Retail

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