Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 23, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 824
Employers: 66

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.82Across 41 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%822 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (175), Shoppers Drug Mart (145), Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée (81).

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
Walmart
Tillsonburg, Ontario
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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Toronto, Ontario
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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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Calgary, Alberta
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…
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
London, Ontario
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…
Added 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
North York, Ontario
Full-time
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
Added 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Barrie, Ontario
Full-time
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant PT Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Regional Municipality of Tracadie, New Brunswick
Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
Part-time
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(CAN) Pharmacy assistant
Walmart
Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario
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…
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Hamilton, Ontario
Part-time
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Pickering, Ontario
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…
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Part-time
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Kingston, Ontario
$20 to $21 CAD / hour
Part-time
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Lindsay, Ontario
Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Fort Erie, Ontario
Part-time
Added 4 months ago
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Moncton, New Brunswick
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…
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant (Entry Level - Training Provided)
CareRx Corporation
Cambridge, Ontario
Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant (Entry level- Tra
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant- Afternoon Shift (Entry level- Training Provided)
CareRx Corporation
Oakville, Ontario
Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant- Afternoon Shift
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
London, Ontario
Part-time
Added 17 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant I - FT
Sobeys
NS · Dartmouth, Nova
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant (Training Provided) 1 Year Contract
CareRx Corporation
Ontario
Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant (Entry level- Tra
Added 19 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Cencora
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
Assist Pharmacist or the Registered Pharmacy Technician in filling prescriptions;
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant - Data Entry
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
North York, Ontario
Full-time
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant - Part-Time (On site, Mississauga, ON)
Felix
Mississauga, ON
$20 CAD / hour
Part-time
Felix Pharmacy is proud to be a fully Canadian-owned and operated mail-order pharmacy, located in Mississauga, Ontario. Our model is built around a strong focus on delivering safe,…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Part-time
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our locatio

Walmart

(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr.
Job type: Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: May 27, 2026

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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…

1305 LAWRENCE AVE W, N PK SC TORONTO, ON M6L 1A5, Canada

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant supports the Pharmacist by handling the technical aspects of prescription filling and performing administrative duties. They are responsible for data entry, inventory management, and providing superior customer service to patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age. No specific educational degrees are listed as minimum requirements, but the ability to interpret prescriptions and perform dosage calculations is expected.

Skills

Prescription Filling
Data Entry
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Pharmacy Operations
Dosage Calculations
Medical Terminology
Administrative Support
Cashiering
Regulatory Compliance

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription Filling
DIN Checks
Cognitive Services
Inventory Management
OTC Operations
Patient Profiles
Medical Billing
Healthcare Retail
Pharmacy Law

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