Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 24, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,344
Employers: 143

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.84Across 113 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: 0%0 listings
On-site: >99%2,343 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,206), Loblaw Companies Limited (291), Walmart Canada (106).

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 - (Abbotsford)
Otter Co-op
Abbotsford, BC
- $21.78 to $28.15 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Otter Co-op is now accepting applications for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to work at our North Parallel Food Store- Pharmacy located in Abbotsford, BC.
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
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 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, 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 Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Guelph, ON
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Ajax, 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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Dispensary Assistant
LocumsBook
Permanent North American Gaeltacht, ON
- Full-time
A pharmacy in Chiredzi seeks to hire a Dispensary Assistant who can work in a fast pace environment.
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Pharmacy Assistant (3-Month Term)
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Nanaimo, BC
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant (3-Month Term) to join our team at Westhill Pharmasave #260 in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts
Loblaw Companies Limited
Ajax, 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
Shoppers Drug Mart
Prescott, 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
Woodstock, 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
Hamilton, 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
St. Catharines, 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
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
Cencora
Burlington, ON · CAN > ON > Burlington > Harvester
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
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 Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Huntsville, 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 Full Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Guelph, 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 - Sussex
Brunswick Pharmacy
Sussex Corner, NB
- Full-time
Sharp's Corner Drug Store in Sussex is looking to hire a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to cover a maternity leave that will begin in February of 2027. They are looking to fill the position…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Ajax, 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 Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Ajax, 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
Rexall Care Network
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, ON
- Internship
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Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Calgary, AB
- $18.41 to $25.74 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Contract
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Contract
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…

Walmart Canada

(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

Nelson, BC, Canada

The pay range for this position is $20.15 - $26.42/hr. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The pay range for this position is $20.15 - $26.42/hr.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Original job description

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 to provide patient care. The Pharmacy Assistant is expected to participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player. They are a key member in the delivery of superior customer service.

What You'll Do...

Receiving prescriptions from patients, following provincial legal/regulatory conditions and assessing the prescription for completeness i.e. Name; Address; DOB; Allergies; 3rd Party Information; Any Special Requests; Prescriber; Generic/Brand; Prioritizing Prescriptions with 21st Century Guidelines.
Performing Computer Functions as directed by the Pharmacist i.e. Data Entry; Price Check; Patient Information Entry/Update; Competent interpretation and processing of written prescriptions including Latin abbreviations, drug name recognition, dosage calculations; Refills; Report Generation; Patient Profile checks.
Filling prescriptions (always under the Pharmacist’s supervision), selecting appropriate products, performing the accuracy program, including 7 point, Visual and DIN checks, selecting and counting/ measuring & preparing appropriate products, labeling and organizing for pharmacist checking, gaining necessary approvals for verbal refills where authorized, employing 'STOP' forms if applicable and facilitating all aspects of Cognitive Services.
Maintaining Inventory Control, assisting Pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies, checking for and pulling expired medications at least monthly, cleaning up Will Call Bin of 'stale' prescriptions on a regular basis, writing up returns, ordering of drugs and supplies, using preferred wholesaler for Pharmacy purchases as much as possible i.e. Kohl and Frisch, operating of the Telxon gun, checking off, pricing and putting away pharmacy orders, zoning the pharmacy shelves, 'X- ing' bottles when opened and interchangeable drug knowledge and appropriate maintenance/selection of key brands/preferred generics.
General Housekeeping, stocking Prescription filling supplies (Vials, labels, bags), keeping the dispensary clean, organized and neat, maintaining clean/safe work environment as part of the team approach (i.e. dishes, garbage) and maintaining & cleaning packaging & dispensing equipment, computer, fax machine, etc.
Clerical Organization, filing prescriptions, invoices, reports, correspondence and memos and completing any administrative support functions assigned (i.e. journals, accounts receivable, Aged Trial Balance).
Assisting with OTC Operations and ordering, stocking, cashier duties as assigned by OTC Manager and/or Pharmacist.

The pay range for this position is $20.15 - $26.42/hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

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L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 20.15 à 26.42 $/h. . La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Age – 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

1000 LAKESIDE DR, NELSON, BC V1L 5Z4, Canada

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant supports pharmacists by handling technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties. Key tasks include data entry, inventory management, and providing superior customer service to patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age. No specific educational degrees are listed as minimum requirements, though relevant experience is used to determine the rate of pay.

Skills

Prescription Filling
Data Entry
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Dosage Calculations
Pharmacy Operations
Patient Profile Management
Clerical Organization
Drug Name Recognition
Regulatory Compliance

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription Filling
Data Entry
Inventory Control
Patient Care
DIN Checks
Latin Abbreviations
Cognitive Services
OTC Operations
Retail Pharmacy
Healthcare
Telxon Gun
Patient Profiles
Regulatory Compliance

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