Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,936 jobs)

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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

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Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
London Drugs Limited
Chilliwack, 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 - Part Time
London Drugs Limited
Kelowna, 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 II - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Bedford, 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
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Saint John, NB
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Port City Pharmacy in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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(CAN) PHARMACY ASSISTANT
Walmart Canada
Niagara Falls, ON
- 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…
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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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Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Langley (District), BC · Langley - Downtown - Langley BC
- Part-time
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Langley
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Pharmacy Assistant-12 month contract
Cencora
NS · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant-12 month contract
Cencora
Dartmouth, NS · CAN > NS > Dartmouth > Akerley
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Kingston, ON
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Lovell Drugs - KOPI Compounding Center in Kingston, Ontario.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Whitby, ON
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Medical Centre Pharmacy in Brooklin, Ontario.
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Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
London Drugs Limited
Red Deer, AB
- 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
Safeway Canada
Terrace, 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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Pharmacy Assistant - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Terrace, 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
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Surrey, BC
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Pharmasave #206 in Surrey, British Columbia.
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Pharmacy Assistant II - Compounding Lab
Sobeys
Dartmouth, 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant II - Compounding Lab
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Dartmouth, 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 - FT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Antigonish, 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 - PT
Safeway Canada
Calgary, 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 - BC Cancer Victoria
Provincial Health Services Authority
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
The Pharmacy Assistant, under the direct supervision of Staff Pharmacists, measures, manufactures, compounds packages and distributes drugs and medications; maintains related records and…
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Pharmacy Assistant Relief - FT
Sobeys
St. John's, NL · Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area
- 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 - FT
Sobeys
Saskatoon, SK
- 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 - PT
Safeway Canada
Cochrane, 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 - PT
Safeway Canada
Calgary, 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/Delivery Driver - Casual
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Victoria, BC
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Casual Pharmacy Assistant/Delivery Driver to join our team at Forbes Pharmacy - Pandora in Victoria, British Columbia.

Sobeys

Pharmacy Assistant Relief - FT

St. John's, NL, Canada
Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 15, 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 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.

Due to growth, we are excited to be hiring a Full-time Relief Pharmacy Assistant based out of Metro St. John's area.

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

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 role focuses on prescription assembly, data entry, and processing customer transactions while managing pharmacy inventory and supplies. Additionally, the assistant schedules clinical services and performs administrative duties like narcotic counts and cycle counts.

Requirements

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

Skills

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Benefits
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
Pharmacy Technology
Patient-Centered Care
Retail Pharmacy
Healthcare
Data Entry
Clinical Services
Narcotic Counts
Inventory Management

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