Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada (2,900 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,900
Employers: 159

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.02Across 145 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%2,898 listings

Employers hiring include Shoppers Drug Mart (1,471), Loblaw Companies Limited (372), Walmart Canada (142).

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 - CPS
Shoppers Drug Mart
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, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Saint John, NB
- 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 - FT
Safeway Canada
Winnipeg, MB
- 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, Hourly Full Time Flexible Shifts
Loblaw Companies Limited
Trenton, 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
Loblaw Companies Limited
Temiskaming Shores, ON
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Espanola, ON
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Remedy's Rx in Espanola, Ontario.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Prince Edward, ON
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Picton Clinic Pharmacy in Picton, ON.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Market Mall Pharmacy in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
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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 Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Saint John, NB
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day Greenlight Requisition
Loblaw Companies Limited
Surrey, BC
- Part-time
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Evening Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Wolfville, NS
- 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
Trenton, 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 Evening Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Newmarket, 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 Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Portage la Prairie, MB
- 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
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Whitby, ON
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Medical Centre Pharmacy in Brooklin, Ontario.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
North Huron, ON
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for Part-Time Pharmacy Assistants to join our team at Rx Drug Mart in Wingham, Ontario.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Norfolk, ON
Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Pharmasave Clark's in Simcoe, ON.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Windsor, ON
TMC Pharmacy is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Windsor, Ontario.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Thunder Bay, ON
Janzen’s Pharmacy, located in The Link on Lillie Street in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant – LTC Data Entry Specialist to join our Long-Term Care team.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart
Hamilton, ON
- 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
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
- Temporary
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? As a Pharmacy Assistant at Central Production Pharmacy, you’ll play a key role in ensuring patients across Alberta receive safe,…
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Calgary, AB
- 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
Kelowna, 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…
Added 11 days ago
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Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Surrey, 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…

Walmart

Pharmacy Assistant

Hamilton, ON, 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 27, 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…

999 UPPER WENTWORTH ST., HAMILTON, ON L9A 4X5, 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

Candidates 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
Dosage calculations
Drug name recognition
Administrative support
Pharmacy operations
Cashier duties
Record keeping
Regulatory compliance

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription filling
Data entry
Inventory management
Customer service
Dispensary
Pharmacist support
Regulatory compliance
Dosage calculations
Retail
Administrative support
Stock levels
Patient profile
OTC operations
Cashier

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