Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,737
Employers: 157

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.53Across 125 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%2,735 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,397), Loblaw Companies Limited (355), Walmart Canada (132).

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 Manager Relief
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
ON
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, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pickering, 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…
Added 20 hours ago
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Pharmacy Assistant
MacQuarries Pharmasave Group
Wolfville, NS
- Full-time
Pharmacy Assistant – Full Time | Wolfville, NS
Added 20 hours ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Sarnia, 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 20 hours ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Bathurst, NB
- 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 22 hours ago
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Belleville, 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…
Added 1 day ago
LC
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
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…
Added 1 day ago
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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…
Added 1 day ago
LC
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Afternoon Greenlight Requisition
Loblaw Companies Limited
Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
Added 1 day ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Selkirk, MB
- 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 1 day ago
SD
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Bishop's Falls, NL
- 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 1 day ago
SD
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Brampton, 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…
Added 1 day ago
LC
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Winkler, MB
- Part-time
Added 1 day ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Mississauga, 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…
Added 1 day ago
LC
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
Added 1 day ago
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Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
London Drugs Limited
Edmonton, 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
Added 1 day ago
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Pharmacy Assistant
Cencora
AB · Edmonton, Alberta
- Full-time
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Victoria, 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…
Added 1 day ago
SD
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…
Added 1 day ago
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Pharmacy Assistant (Full Time)
Revolution Recruiting
Rothesay, NB
- Full-time
Added 1 day ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Cambridge, 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…
Added 1 day ago
WC
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
ON · Kenora, 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…
Added 1 day ago
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Chatham-Kent, ON · Wallaceburg, 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…
Added 1 day ago
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Chatham-Kent, ON · Wallaceburg, 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…
Added 1 day ago
WC
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Victoria, BC
- 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…

Walmart Canada

(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

Victoria, 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
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 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…

3460 SAANICH RD, VICTORIA, BC V8Z 0B9, 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 pharmacy housekeeping and supplies, and assist with over-the-counter operations, stocking, and cashier duties as assigned.

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 Counting And Measuring
Prescription Accuracy Checks
Drug Name Recognition
Dosage Calculations
Inventory Control
Medication Ordering
Customer Service
Clerical Organization
Cashier Duties
Pharmacy Housekeeping
Prescription Labeling

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Keywords

Pharmacy Operations
Prescription Processing
Prescription Data Entry
Prescription Filling
Pharmacist Supervision
Patient Information
Allergy Information
Third-Party Billing Information
Latin Abbreviations
Dosage Calculations
Prescription Refills
Patient Profiles
Accuracy Program
Visual Checks
DIN Checks
Medication Labeling
Cognitive Services
Inventory Control
Expired Medication Checks
Will Call Bin
Pharmacy Ordering
Telxon Gun
Preferred Generics
Dispensing Equipment
Accounts Receivable
Aged Trial Balance
Over-The-Counter Operations
Customer Service

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