Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 811
Employers: 67

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.91Across 38 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%810 listings

Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (176), Shoppers Drug Mart (145), Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée (82).

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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.

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Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Pharmacy Assistant II - FT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Saint John, New Brunswick
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
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Part-time
Added 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Brantford, Ontario
Part-time
Added 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Bayshore Medical Personnel
Ottawa, Ontario
Full-time
Bayshore Medical Personnel is excited to announce a full-time contract opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Ottawa, ON We're looking for dedicated professionals with at…
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Sudbury, 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 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Brandon, Manitoba
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
Walmart
Powell River, British Columbia
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
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Ottawa, 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 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Carleton Place, Ontario
Part-time
Added 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Elliot Lake, Ontario
Part-time
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Edmonton, Alberta
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
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Smiths Falls, 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 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Barrie, Ontario
Part-time
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres
Added 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
North York, Ontario
Full-time · Contract
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
Added 3 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant - Training Provided
CareRx Corporation
Ottawa, Ontario
Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant (Entry level- Tra
Added 3 months ago
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…
Added 3 months ago
(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…
Added 3 months ago
(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 3 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
Added 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
Part-time
Added 4 months ago
(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

Walmart

(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Pay: The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: May 28, 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…

775 Tamarack Way Nw, Edmonton, AB T6T 0X2, Canada

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Responsibilities

Assists the Pharmacist with technical prescription filling, data entry, and administrative duties to enhance patient care. Manages inventory control, general housekeeping of the dispensary, and provides superior customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must be 16 years of age or older. 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
Dosage Calculations
Pharmacy Operations
Administrative Support
Patient Profile Management
OTC Operations
Regulatory Compliance

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription Filling
DIN Checks
Latin Abbreviations
Inventory Management
Kohl and Frisch
Telxon Gun
Cognitive Services
Patient Care
Retail Pharmacy
OTC Operations
Pharmacy Regulations

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