Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,352
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%2,351 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,210), 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 Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Campbell River, 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
Rexall Care Network
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Part-time
Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join the pharmacy team at the Cross Cancer Institute. As a Pharmacy Assistant in a cancer centre, you’ll…
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Pharmacy Assistant
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join the pharmacy team at the Cross Cancer Institute. As a Pharmacy Assistant in a cancer centre, you’ll…
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Pharmacy Assistant
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join the pharmacy team at the Cross Cancer Institute. As a Pharmacy Assistant in a cancer centre, you’ll…
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AH
Pharmacy Assistant
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join the pharmacy team at the Cross Cancer Institute. As a Pharmacy Assistant in a cancer centre, you’ll…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts 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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LC
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Oakville, 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
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…
Added 9 days ago
SD
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts 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 9 days ago
SD
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
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…
Added 9 days ago
SD
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
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…
Added 9 days ago
SD
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts 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 9 days ago
SD
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
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 (Training Provided)
CareRx
Oakville, ON
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant, L1 to jo
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WC
Pharmacy Assistant - Term
Walmart Canada
Whitehorse, YT
- 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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Whitehorse, YT
- 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, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Port Moody, 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 9 days ago
SD
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Regina, 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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WC
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
Ottawa, 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
Walmart Canada
Hamilton, 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
Hamilton, 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, L1
CareRx
London, ON
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant, L1 to jo
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Pharmacy Assistant, L1
CareRx
Windsor, ON
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant, L1 to jo

Walmart Canada

Pharmacy Assistant

Hamilton, 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
Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 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…

999 UPPER WENTWORTH ST., HAMILTON, ON L9A 4X5, 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 pharmacy operations through customer service, OTC stocking and cashier duties, housekeeping, and maintenance of an organized and safe dispensary.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old. No education or prior experience requirements are specified; the role involves pharmacy support duties performed under a pharmacist’s supervision.

Skills

Prescription Processing
Prescription Data Entry
Prescription Accuracy Checks
Medication Selection and Preparation
Dosage Calculations
Drug Name Recognition
Inventory Control
Medication Expiry Checks
Pharmacy Ordering and Stocking
Customer Service
Clerical Organization
Cashier Duties
Housekeeping
Pharmacy Equipment Maintenance

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Keywords

Pharmacy Operations
Prescription Intake
Prescription Completeness
Provincial Regulations
Prescription Data Entry
Patient Profiles
Latin Abbreviations
Drug Name Recognition
Dosage Calculations
Prescription Refills
Prescription Accuracy Program
Visual Checks
DIN Checks
Medication Labeling
Cognitive Services
Inventory Control
Expired Medication Checks
Will Call Bin
Wholesaler Ordering
Telxon Gun
Preferred Generics
OTC Operations
Cashier Duties
Accounts Receivable
Aged Trial Balance
Pharmacy Equipment Maintenance

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