Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,945 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,945
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%2,943 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,499), Loblaw Companies Limited (376), Walmart Canada (146).

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
Halifax, NS
- 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
Cambridge, 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
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 Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Whitby, 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
Greater Napanee, 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
Shoppers Drug Mart
Bedford, NS
- 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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Truro, NS
- Full-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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Dispensary Assistant
LocumsBook
Permanent North American Gaeltacht, ON
- Full-time
A pharmacy in Harare Budiriro 4 seeks to hire a Dispensary Assistant.
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Pharmacy technical assistant
Familiprix inc.
Québec, QC
- $21 to $26 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Pharmacy assistant
Sherwood Drug Mart (2010) INC.
Charlottetown, PE
- $20 to $24 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Pharmacy assistant
Complete Care Pharmacy
Rocky Harbour, NL
- $19 to $20 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Pharmacy technical assistant
FAMILIPRIX DAVID LAPIERRE
Chicoutimi, QC
- From $23.17 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Pharmacy assistant
Health Hub Pharmacy
Grande Prairie, AB
- From $23.25 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
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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Pharmacy Assistant (Training Provided) - Night Shift
CareRx Corporation
Oakville, ON
- $18 to $20 CAD / hour
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant, L1to joi
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Pharmacy assistant
Pier Health Resource Centre Ltd
Vancouver, BC
- From $20 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Pharmacy technical assistant
Pharmacie F.Duchesne et F.Morin
Chibougamau, QC
- $21 to $30 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Pharmacy assistant
Pharmasave Stuart Lake Pharmacy
Fort St. James, BC
- From $20 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Contract
- On-site
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Pharmacy Assistant
Heart Pharmacy Group
Victoria, BC
- $19 to $24 CAD / hour
- Full-time
We seek a dedicated, detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant with at least two years of experience to join our team and support our pharmacists in providing exceptional care to our valued…
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Pharmacy technical assistant
Portland Pharmasave
Portland, ON
- From $37.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Contract
- On-site
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Pharmacy helper
Pharmacie Kawtar Benyekhlef Inc.
Laval, QC
- $26 to $36 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Pharmacy Assistant
Cencora
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Peterborough, 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
Shoppers Drug Mart
Peterborough, 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
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…

Walmart

(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

Truro, NS, Canada

The pay range for this position is $20.15 - $26.42/hr. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The pay range for this position is $20.15 - $26.42/hr.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 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 $20.15 - $26.42/hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

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L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 20.15 à 26.42 $/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…

140 WADE RD, TRURO, NS B2N 7H3, Canada

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant supports the Pharmacist by managing prescription processing, data entry, and administrative tasks. They also maintain inventory levels, ensure a clean work environment, and provide superior customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age. No specific educational or professional certifications are listed as mandatory requirements.

Skills

Prescription filling
Data entry
Inventory control
Customer service
Dosage calculations
Drug name recognition
Patient profile management
Administrative support
Regulatory compliance
Pharmacy operations
Cashier duties
Record keeping

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription filling
Data entry
Inventory management
Customer service
Regulatory compliance
Patient care
Dispensary
Retail
Administrative support
Dosage calculations
Stock levels
Pharmacy operations
Cashier
Health and safety

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