Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,936 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,936
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%2,934 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,493), Loblaw Companies Limited (375), Walmart Canada (145).

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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
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
- Part-time
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? As a Pharmacy Assistant in Alberta Children’s Hospital, you’ll play a key role in ensuring patients across Alberta receive safe,…
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Part time pharmacy assistant
Walmart Canada
Calgary, AB
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
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Contract
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
St. Catharines, 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
Westbank, 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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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Kelowna, BC
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Pharmasave #1025 in Kelowna, British Columbia.
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JC
pharmacy technical assistant
Jean Coutu
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Wainwright, AB
- Contract
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 - Richmond, BC / Assistant(e) technique en pharmacie - Richmond, C.-B.
BioScript Solutions
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
Are you ready to make a lasting impact in specialty care? We’re seeking a dedicated and dynamic Pharmacy Assistant to join our #BestTeam at BioScript Pharmacy, where we put our patients…
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JC
Pharmacy technical assistant
Jean Coutu
Mont-Tremblant, QC
- Full-time
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pharmacy supply assistant
Grande Cache Coal Corp
Grande Cache, AB
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Cencora
Edmonton, AB · CAN > AB > Edmonton > Savaryn
- Full-time
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PHARMACY ASSISTANT
Walmart Canada
Portage la Prairie, MB
- 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
Walmart Canada
Portage la Prairie, MB
- 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
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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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

Walmart Canada

Pharmacy Assistant

St. Catharines, 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
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 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…

525 WELLAND AVE, LINCOLN MALL SC ST. CATHARINES, ON L2M 6P3, 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 pharmacy operations, including OTC duties, stocking, housekeeping, and maintaining an organized dispensary.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old. No prior experience or education requirements are specified; relevant experience may be considered when determining pay.

Skills

Prescription Processing
Prescription Data Entry
Prescription Filling
Medication Selection and Preparation
Dosage Calculations
Prescription Accuracy Checks
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Pharmacy Operations
Patient Profile Management
Prescription Refills
Pharmacy Ordering
Clerical Organization
Cashier Duties
Housekeeping

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacist
Prescription Processing
Prescription Completeness
Prescription Data Entry
Latin Abbreviations
Drug Name Recognition
Dosage Calculations
Patient Profiles
Prescription Refills
Accuracy Program
Visual Checks
DIN Checks
Medication Preparation
Inventory Control
Expired Medication Checks
Pharmacy Ordering
Preferred Wholesaler
Telxon Gun
Interchangeable Drugs
Preferred Generics
Dispensary Housekeeping
Packaging Equipment
Accounts Receivable
Aged Trial Balance
OTC Operations
Cashier Duties

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