Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,922 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,922
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%2,920 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

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pharmacy technical assistant
Smith's Pharmacy
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant Manager - RPT
Safeway Canada
Saskatoon, SK
- 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 - PT
Safeway Canada
Calgary, AB
- 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 (6 Month Contract)
McKesson
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Yarmouth Indian Reserve No. 33, NS · Yarmouth, NS
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our amazing team at Pharmasave Spears & Mcleod in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Innisfail, AB
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Sandstone Pharmacies Henday Centre in Innisfail, Alberta.
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Pharmacy Assistant Manager - RPT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Saskatoon, SK
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
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Calgary, AB
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our amazing team at Sandstone Pharmacies McKenzie Lake in Calgary, Alberta.
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pharmacy assistant
Walmart Canada
Mississauga, 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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MP
Pharmacy Assistant (Full -Time)
Murphy's Pharmacies
Tyne Valley, PE
- Full-time
At Murphy's Pharmacies, we're redefining the role of independent Community pharmacy in our healthcare system, and we're looking for passionate Pharmacy Assistants to join our team and make…
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Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Victoria, BC · Tillicum - Victoria BC
- Part-time
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Tillicu
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RP
Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
London, ON
- Part-time
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Bradford, 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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WC
Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Amherst, 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
TELUS
BC · Vancouver, BC
The Virtual Pharmacy team is growing! We are a friendly group of professionals and go-getters working together to improve the life of patients across Canada. Our team focuses on chronic…
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WC
Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Port Coquitlam, 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…
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LD
Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
London Drugs Limited
Gibsons, 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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CA
Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Toronto, ON
- $18.5 to $22 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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pharmacy technical assistant
Jean Coutu
Nicolet, QC
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Pillway
Delta, BC
- Full-time
Pillway is a digital-first pharmacy and health technology company building patient-centric healthcare solutions. Our mission is to make medication management simple, accessible, and…
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WC
(PT) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Greenwood, 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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WC
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
St. John's, NL · Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area
- 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
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,…

Walmart Canada

Pharmacy Assistant

Amherst, 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: Sep 29, 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…

46 ROBERT ANGUS DR, AMHERST, NS B4H 4R7, 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 over-the-counter operations while maintaining an organized, clean, and safe pharmacy environment.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old. No education or prior experience requirements are specified.

Skills

Prescription Processing
Prescription Data Entry
Prescription Filling
Prescription Accuracy Checks
Dosage Calculations
Drug Name Recognition
Inventory Control
Medication Stocking
Customer Service
Pharmacy Computer Operations
Clerical Organization
Cashier Duties
Housekeeping
Prescription Labeling
Over-the-Counter Operations

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Keywords

Pharmacy Operations
Prescription Processing
Prescription Data Entry
Prescription Filling
Prescription Accuracy Program
Seven-Point Check
Visual Check
Dosage Calculations
Latin Abbreviations
Patient Profiles
Refills
Cognitive Services
Inventory Control
Expired Medication Checks
Pharmacy Ordering
Preferred Wholesaler
Telxon Gun
Interchangeable Drugs
Preferred Generics
Over-the-Counter Operations
Cashier Duties
Accounts Receivable
Aged Trial Balance
Customer Service

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