Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,924 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,924
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%2,922 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,487), Loblaw Companies Limited (373), Walmart Canada (143).

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
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Peachland, BC
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Peachland Pharmacy in Peachland, British Columbia.
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Pharmacy Assistant I - FT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Amherst, 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 (Kroll Data Entry) - After Hours Support - Casual
CareRx Corporation
Oakville, ON
- $19 to $23 CAD / 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
Walmart Canada
Whitehorse, YT
- 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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Amherstburg, 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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Hamilton, 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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Brampton, 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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Richmond Hill, 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 II - PT
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
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Winnipeg, MB
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Vernon, BC
- Part-time
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Village
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Prince Albert, SK
Pharmasave #400 is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Prince Albert-Central Ave, Saskatchewan.
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Hamilton, 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 - temporary 21 month position
Walmart Canada
AB · 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
London Drugs Limited
Burnaby, 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
Burnaby, BC
- 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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Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Summerside, PE
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
Walmart Canada
Saskatoon, SK
- 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
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Brantford, ON
- $18.5 to $20 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
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Pharmacy technical assistant
JobsMedia.io
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
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pharmacy assistant
Walmart Canada
Calgary, 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…
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Dryden, 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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
Walmart Canada
Port Elgin, ON
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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Sherwood Park, 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant - Pharmacy (CEN)
Scarborough Health Network
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- Full-time
Job Number: JR107168 Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant - Pharmacy (CEN) Union: OPSEU Union: OPSEU Job Category: Paramedical Hospital Location: Centenary Site Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term),…

Walmart Canada

(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

Sherwood Park, AB, Canada

The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 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 $17.60 - $23.10/hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

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L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 17.60 à 23.10 $/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…

400-7000 EMERALD DR, SHERWOOD PARK, AB T8H 0P5, Canada

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Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist with prescription intake, data entry, filling, accuracy checks, inventory management, and administrative tasks under pharmacist supervision. Maintain an organized and safe dispensary, support over-the-counter operations, and contribute to customer service and pharmacy operations.

Requirements

The only stated minimum qualification is that applicants must be at least 16 years old. No education or prior experience requirements are specified.

Skills

Prescription Processing
Prescription Data Entry
Prescription Filling
Medication Selection and Preparation
Dosage Calculations
Drug Name Recognition
Prescription Accuracy Checks
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Pharmacy Administration
Clerical Organization
Cashier Duties
Housekeeping
Computer Skills
Teamwork

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Keywords

Pharmacy Operations
Prescription Intake
Prescription Completeness
Provincial Regulations
Prescription Data Entry
Patient Information
Drug Name Recognition
Latin Abbreviations
Dosage Calculations
Prescription Refills
Patient Profiles
Prescription Filling
Pharmacist Supervision
Seven-Point Accuracy Program
Visual Checks
DIN Checks
Medication Labeling
Inventory Control
Expired Medication Checks
Will Call Bin
Drug Ordering
Kohl And Frisch
Telxon Gun
Preferred Generics
Dispensing Equipment
Accounts Receivable
Aged Trial Balance
Over-The-Counter Operations
Cashier Duties

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