Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 809
Employers: 69

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.77Across 45 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.82Across 10 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: >99%807 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (146), Shoppers Drug Mart (131), Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée (83).

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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 -Training Provided
CareRx Corporation
Ottawa, Ontario
- Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant (Entry level- Tra
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Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Brampton, Ontario
- Part-time
…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…
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Pharmacy Assistant FT_5728 Full Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Porters Lake, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant - Northlands Pharmacy
Co-op
Medicine Hat, Alberta
- Full-time
South Country Co-op is hiring a motivated and customer-focused Pharmacy Assistant at our Northlands Pharmacy in Medicine Hat, Alberta. If you’re passionate about customer service and…
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Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Surrey, British Columbia · Fleetwood - Surrey BC
- Part-time
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Fleetwo
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Pharmacy Assistant
Loblaw Companies Limited
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Penticton, British Columbia
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant II - FT
Sobeys
Windsor, Nova Scotia
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Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Burnaby, British Columbia · Script Care Pharmacy - Burnaby BC
- Part-time
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Script

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Walmart

(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

Moose Jaw, SK, Canada

The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr. · Part-time

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Job details

Pay: The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr.
Job type: Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Apr 29, 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…

, MOOSE JAW, SK S6J 1L8, Canada

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant supports the Pharmacist by managing prescription processing, data entry, and administrative tasks to ensure efficient pharmacy operations. They are also responsible for maintaining inventory, performing general housekeeping, and delivering superior customer service.

Requirements

The position requires candidates to 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
Clerical organization
Pharmacy operations
Regulatory compliance
Cashier duties
Product labeling
Record keeping
Administrative support

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription filling
Data entry
Inventory management
Customer service
Pharmacy operations
Regulatory compliance
Patient care
Retail
Clerical support
OTC operations
Drug knowledge
Administrative duties
Pharmacy shelves
Dispensary

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