Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,663
Employers: 151

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.70Across 119 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: <1%1 listing
On-site: >99%2,661 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,362), Loblaw Companies Limited (347), Walmart Canada (125).

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 - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Winnipeg, MB
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, L2
CareRx
Burnaby, BC
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant L2 with K
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Pharmacy Assistant, L2
CareRx
Kelowna, BC
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant L2 with K
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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
Walmart
Campbell River, BC
- Full-time
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…
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Pharmacy Assistant (Training Provided)
CareRx
Oakville, ON
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant, L1 to jo
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Courtice, 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 Flexible Shifts 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
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Plaster Rock, NB
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Plaster Rock Pharmacy in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick.
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Pharmacy Assistant - Afternoon shift (Monday to Friday 12:30-21:00)
Baxter International Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant - Day shift (Monday to Friday 5:00-13:30)
Baxter International Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Toronto, ON
- Part-time
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…
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Pharmacy Assistant-24 Month Contract
Cencora
Winnipeg, MB · CAN > MB > Winnipeg > Commerce
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Covenant Health Canada
Camrose, AB
- Full-time
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pharmacy assistant
Pharmasave Canada
Creston, BC
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Part-time
Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join the pharmacy team at the Cross Cancer Institute. As a Pharmacy Assistant in a cancer centre, you’ll…
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Pharmacy Assistant, L2
CareRx Corporation
Burlington, ON
- $19 to $23 USD / hour
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant L2 with K
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Kelowna, BC
- 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
Coquitlam, BC
- 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
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 Flexible Shifts 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
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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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Woodstock, 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…
Added 11 days ago
SD
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Coquitlam, BC
- 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…
Added 11 days ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Calgary, AB
- 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…

Walmart Canada

(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

Ottawa, ON, 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
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 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…

1375 BASELINE RD, OTTAWA, ON K2C 3G1, Canada

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Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist with prescription intake, data entry, filling, accuracy checks, inventory control, and administrative tasks under pharmacist supervision. Support customer service and pharmacy operations, including OTC duties, stocking, housekeeping, and maintaining organized records and supplies.

Requirements

The only stated minimum qualification is being at least 16 years old. No education, certification, or prior experience requirements are specified.

Skills

Prescription Processing
Prescription Data Entry
Prescription Filling
Medication Selection and Preparation
Dosage Calculations
Drug Name Recognition
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Pharmacy Computer Systems
Prescription Accuracy Checks
Medication Labeling
Administrative Support
Cashier Duties
Housekeeping
Interchangeable Drug Knowledge

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Keywords

Pharmacy Operations
Prescription Intake
Prescription Completeness
Provincial Regulations
Prescription Data Entry
Patient Profiles
Dosage Calculations
Latin Abbreviations
Prescription Refills
Prescription Filling
Pharmacist Supervision
Seven-Point Accuracy Program
Visual Checks
Medication Labeling
Inventory Control
Expired Medication Management
Will Call Bin
Drug Ordering
Telxon Gun
Preferred Generics
OTC Operations
Cashier Duties
Accounts Receivable
Aged Trial Balance
Customer Service

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