Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 23, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 821
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%819 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (175), Shoppers Drug Mart (143), 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, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Kamloops, BC
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
Ottawa, 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 Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
North Vancouver, BC
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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Morinville, AB
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
Milton, ON
Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Barrie, ON
$18.5 to $22 CAD / hour
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Pickering, ON
Full-time
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…
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Pharmacy Assistant
Save-On-Foods
Powell River, BC
Part-time
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our locatio
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Pharmacy Assistant II
Sobeys
Lower Sackville, NS
Full-time
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 Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Kamloops, BC
Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant-Hawkstone Pharmacy
Co-op
Edmonton, AB
Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant II - FT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Halifax, NS
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
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Hamilton, ON
Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant (Forest Lawn)
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 - Pharmacy Assistant I
Sobeys
Fredericton, NB
Full-time
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 II
Sobeys
Amherst, NS
Full-time
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 - CPS
Loblaw Companies Limited
Mississauga, ON
Full-time
Looking for a career that offers a peaceful and high-tech work environment? Look no further than Central Pharmacy Services, - where tranquility and innovation go hand in hand. Our workplace…
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Pharmacy Assistant II - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Gander, NL
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
Ottawa, ON
Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant II
Sobeys
Vaughan, NS
Full-time
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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant I
Sobeys
Dartmouth, NS
Full-time
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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Saanichton, BC
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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy - Pharmacy Assistant II
Sobeys
Moncton, NB
Full-time
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…
Added 1 month ago
Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts
Loblaw Companies Limited
Saanichton, BC
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…

Walmart

Pharmacy Assistant

Brampton, ON, Canada

Pay: The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr.
Job type: Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 12, 2026

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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…

30 Coventry Rd, Brampton, ON L6T 5P9, Canada

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant supports the pharmacist by managing prescription processing, data entry, and inventory control. They also provide superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized dispensary environment.

Requirements

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

Skills

Prescription filling
Data entry
Customer service
Inventory control
Drug name recognition
Dosage calculations
Patient profile management
Regulatory compliance
Pharmacy operations
Clerical organization
Cashier duties
Stock management
Accuracy checking
Medical terminology
Administrative support

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription filling
Pharmacist support
Inventory management
Data entry
Customer service
Retail pharmacy
Drug dispensing
Patient care
Regulatory compliance
Stock levels
Clerical support
OTC operations
Accuracy program
Dispensary maintenance
Pharmacy operations
Healthcare support
Administrative duties

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