Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,865 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,865
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%2,863 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,456), Loblaw Companies Limited (368), Walmart Canada (141).

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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant- Part Time
Walmart
Toronto, 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Thunder Bay, 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 (Midtown)
Calgary Co-op
Calgary, AB
…deep commitment to the highest patient care standards. Our pharmacy program helps keep patients well-informed, comfortable, and healthy in the most efficient way possible. If you want to…
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Pharmacy Assistant – Liverpool, NS
Pharmasave Canada
Hunts Point, NS
- Full-time
Reynold’s Pharmasave is a full-service, community-focused pharmacy located in Liverpool, on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Toronto, 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 Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Moncton, NB
- 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
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 Full Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Stratford, PE
- 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
Camrose, 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 Full Time Evening
Shoppers Drug Mart
Charlottetown, PE
- 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 Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Sarnia, ON
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Oshawa, ON
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Evening
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…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Ottawa, 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 Day Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
St. John's, NL
- 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
Winnipeg, MB
- 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
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…
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Loblaw Companies Limited
Midland, ON
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant -BC
Amyantek
Burnaby, BC
- Contract
· Assist Pharmacist or the Registered Pharmacy Technician in filling prescriptions;
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Pharmacy Assistant, L2
CareRx
Lethbridge, AB
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant L2 with K
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Pharmacy Assistant II - 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Midland, ON
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Cencora
Burlington, ON · CAN > ON > Burlington > Harvester
- Full-time
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Mississauga, 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…
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
North Bay, ON
- Part-time

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 26, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 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, housekeeping, OTC stocking and cashier duties, and maintaining organized records and supplies.

Requirements

The only stated minimum qualification is that applicants must be at least 16 years old. No education, certification, or prior experience requirements are specified.

Skills

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

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Keywords

Pharmacy Operations
Prescription Filling
Prescription Processing
Prescription Data Entry
Patient Profiles
Patient Information
Dosage Calculations
Latin Abbreviations
Drug Name Recognition
Medication Labeling
Accuracy Program
DIN Checks
Medication Inventory Control
Expired Medication Checks
Pharmacy Ordering
Wholesaler
Telxon Gun
Preferred Generics
Cognitive Services
OTC Operations
Cashier Duties
Accounts Receivable
Aged Trial Balance
Customer Service
Pharmacist Supervision

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