Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,921 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,921
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%2,919 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,486), 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
Walmart Canada
Peterborough, 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 (24 month contract)
Cencora
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Performs specialty pharmacy support and operations activities across prescription intake, benefit verification, claims follow-up, prior a
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Pharmacy Assistant - PT
Safeway Canada
Penticton, 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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SC
Pharmacy Assistant - PT
Safeway Canada
Coquitlam, 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 Specialty - Express Scripts Canada
Express Scripts Canada
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant Specialty - Express Scripts Canada
The Cigna Group
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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PT Pharmacy Assistant (Attridge Pharmacy #392) Saskatoon, SK - Saskatoon Co-op
Co-op
Saskatoon, SK
- Part-time
Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following:
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Pharmacy Assistant Specialty - Express Scripts Canada
Cigna Healthcare
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant II - FT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Courtenay, 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 (24 month contract)
Cencora
Winnipeg, MB · CAN > MB > Winnipeg > Commerce
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant (Training Provided) - Casual
CareRx Corporation
Peterborough, ON
- $18.5 to $20 CAD / hour
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant, L1to joi
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Pharmacy Assistant, L1
CareRx Corporation
Victoria, BC
- $19 to $21 CAD / hour
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant, L1to joi
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
North Sydney, NS
- 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
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Calgary, AB
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
Toronto, ON
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Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Ottawa, ON
- $17.6 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Chemainus, BC
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RP
Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Renfrew, ON
- $18 to $22 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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pharmacy technical assistant
Jean Coutu
Cap-aux-Meules, QC
- Full-time
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PC
pharmacy technical assistant
PharmaChoice Canada
Dawson Creek, BC
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Infusion and Compounding
CareRx Corporation
Oakville, ON
- $21 to $24 CAD / hour
- Full-time
The Pharmacy Assistant, Infusion and Compounding sup
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant - Part-Time
Walmart Canada
Sarnia, 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
Dartmouth, NS
- 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
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Ashern, MB
Ashern Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Ashern, Manitoba.
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Pharmacy Assistant I - PT
Sobeys
Halifax, 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…

Walmart Canada

(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

North Sydney, NS, 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: Oct 4, 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…

116 KING ST, NORTH SYDNEY, NS B2A 3R7, 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. Support customer service and over-the-counter operations while maintaining an organized, clean, and safe pharmacy environment.

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 Computer Functions
Clerical Organization
Cashier Duties
Housekeeping
Interchangeable Drug Knowledge

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Keywords

Pharmacy Operations
Prescription Processing
Prescription Data Entry
Prescription Filling
Pharmacist Supervision
Patient Care
Customer Service
Prescription Completeness
Patient Profiles
Dosage Calculations
Latin Abbreviations
Refills
Accuracy Program
DIN Checks
Medication Inventory
Expired Medication Checks
Will Call Bin
Drug Ordering
Telxon Gun
Preferred Generics
Pharmacy Housekeeping
Dispensing Equipment
Accounts Receivable
Aged Trial Balance
Over-The-Counter Operations
Cashier Duties

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