Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 23, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 821
Employers: 66

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.82Across 41 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: >99%819 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (175), Shoppers Drug Mart (143), Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée (81).

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.

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Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Pharmacy Assistant (Moncton, NB)
Sentrex Health Solutions
Moncton, NB
Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Winnipeg, 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 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Swift Current, SK
Part-time
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Victoria, 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 1 month ago
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Woodbridge, 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 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Brampton, 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 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Assiniboia, SK
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 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Saskatoon, SK
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 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Vancouver, 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 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant - FT
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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Maple Ridge, 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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
St. Catharines, ON
Part-time
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Windsor, ON
TMC Pharmacy is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Windsor, Ontario.
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Vancouver, 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 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Burnaby, 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 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Sherwood Park, 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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Wetaskiwin, 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…
Added 23 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Cencora
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Grande Prairie, 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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant II - 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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant - FT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Medicine Hat, 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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant II - Central Fill - FT
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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant II - Casual
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Moncton, NB
Pharmacy Assistant Relief - Covering Moncton and Surrounding areas
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Cencora
Edmonton, AB · CAN > AB > Edmonton > Savaryn
Full-time
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant - FT
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Swift Current, SK
Pharmasave #406 is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

Walmart Canada

Pharmacy Assistant

Cochrane, AB, Canada

Pay: The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 23, 2026

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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…

15 QUARRY STREET WEST, COCHRANE, AB T4C 0W5, Canada

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant supports the Pharmacist by performing technical prescription filling tasks, data entry, and inventory management. They also handle administrative duties, maintain a clean dispensary, and provide high-quality customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age. The role requires the ability to perform computer functions, handle prescription processing, and assist with general pharmacy housekeeping and clerical tasks.

Skills

Prescription Filling
Data Entry
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Dosage Calculations
Drug Name Recognition
Latin Abbreviations
Administrative Support
Cashier Duties
Regulatory Compliance
Stock Management
Clerical Organization
Pharmacy Operations

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Keywords

Pharmacy Operations
Prescription Filling
Data Entry
Inventory Control
OTC Operations
Drug Recognition
Dosage Calculations
Retail Pharmacy
Customer Service
Administrative Support
Wholesaler Management
Regulatory Compliance

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