Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,737
Employers: 157

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.53Across 125 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.96Across 18 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%2,735 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,397), Loblaw Companies Limited (355), Walmart Canada (132).

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 II - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
Campbell River, BC
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, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Hamilton, 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
Hamilton, 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 Full Time Flexible Shifts
Loblaw Companies Limited
Chatham-Kent, ON · Tilbury, 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 Full Time Flexible Shifts
Loblaw Companies Limited
Chatham-Kent, ON · Chatham, 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
Walmart Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- 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
Walmart
Edmonton, AB
- 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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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Calgary, AB
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Britannia Pharmacy in Calgary, Alberta.
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Penetanguishene, 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…
Added 11 days ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
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…
Added 11 days ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Kelowna, 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 11 days ago
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Sherwood Park, AB
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Loblaw Companies Limited
Burlington, ON
- Part-time
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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…
Added 12 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant II - PT
Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
NS · New Waterford, 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…
Added 12 days ago
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Pharmacy Assistant
Western On Campus Pharmacy
London, ON
- Full-time
Company Description Western On Campus Pharmacy is a full-service community pharmacy located on the campus of Western University in London, Ontario. The pharmacy serves students, faculty,…
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Bracebridge, 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
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…
Added 12 days ago
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Pharmacy Assistant – Parrsboro, NS
Pharmasave Canada
Parrsboro, NS
- Full-time
Wright’s Pharmasave in Parrsboro, NS has a full-time opportunity available for a pharmacy assistant
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Calgary, AB
- 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…
Added 12 days ago
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Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Campbell River, BC
- 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…
Added 12 days ago
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Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Burlington, 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…
Added 12 days ago
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(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart Canada
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- 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…
Added 12 days ago
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Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Care Network
London, ON
- Full-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Ottawa, ON · Nepean, 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

Pharmacy Assistant

Edmonton, AB, Canada

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

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Job details

Pay: The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 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…

1203 PARSON RD NW, EDMONTON, AB T6N 0A9, Canada

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Responsibilities

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

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
Inventory control
Customer service
Drug name recognition
Dosage calculations
Pharmacy operations
Administrative support
Record keeping
Regulatory compliance
Cashier duties
Medical terminology
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Housekeeping

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Keywords

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

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