Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

Find pharmacy assistant jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Oct 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,353
Employers: 143

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.84Across 113 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: 0%0 listings
On-site: >99%2,352 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,211), Loblaw Companies Limited (293), Walmart Canada (106).

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, 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
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, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Bracebridge, 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, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Calgary, AB
- 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
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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Sidney, 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
Shoppers Drug Mart
Richmond, 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 Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Spruce Grove, 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…
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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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Richmond, BC
- 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
Shoppers Drug Mart
Hamilton, 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 II - Term
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Saint John, NB
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 technical assistant
Jean Coutu
Roberval, QC
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Osoyoos, BC
- 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
Swift Current, 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant IA -Bella Coola General Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Bella Coola 1, BC
- $31.63 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant IA - Heiltsuk Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Bella Coola 1, BC
- $31.63 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant IA - Ridge Meadows Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Pitt Meadows, BC
- $31.63 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Pharmacy Services or designate, assists with medication dispensing by measuring, non-sterile compounding, packaging, and distributing…
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Pharmacy Assistant IIA - Ridge Meadows Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Pitt Meadows, BC
- $33.85 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Pharmacy Services or designate, assists with medication dispensing by performing complex duties related to compounding sterile products as…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Spruce Grove, 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
London, ON
- Full-time
At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job…
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Pharmacy Assistant - CPS
Shoppers Drug Mart
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
Looking for a career that offers a peaceful and high-tech work environment? Look no further than Central Pharmacy Services, - where tranquility and innovation go hand in hand. Our workplace…
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Pharmacy Assistant - CPS
Shoppers Drug Mart
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
Looking for a career that offers a peaceful and high-tech work environment? Look no further than Central Pharmacy Services, - where tranquility and innovation go hand in hand. Our workplace…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Brooks, AB
- 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
Chatham-Kent, 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…

Walmart Canada

Pharmacy Assistant

Brampton, 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: Aug 12, 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…

30 Coventry Rd, Brampton, ON L6T 5P9, Canada

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Responsibilities

Assists the Pharmacist with technical prescription filling, data entry, and administrative duties to enhance patient care. Manages inventory control, general housekeeping of the dispensary, and provides superior customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age. No specific educational degrees are listed as minimum requirements, but relevant experience is used to determine the pay rate.

Skills

Prescription Filling
Data Entry
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Dosage Calculations
Pharmacy Operations
Medical Terminology
Clerical Organization
Patient Profile Management
OTC Operations

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription Filling
DIN Checks
Latin Abbreviations
Inventory Management
Kohl and Frisch
Telxon Gun
Cognitive Services
Patient Care
Retail Pharmacy
Healthcare
Data Entry
OTC Operations

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