Pharmacy assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 806
Employers: 67

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.21Across 39 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%805 listings

Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (171), Shoppers Drug Mart (144), 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
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…
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(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…
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Pharmacy Assistant Part Time Day
Loblaw Companies Limited
Carleton Place, Ontario
Part-time
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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…
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(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…
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Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Barrie, Ontario
Part-time
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres
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Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
North York, Ontario
Full-time · Contract
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
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Pharmacy Assistant - Training Provided
CareRx Corporation
Ottawa, Ontario
Full-time
CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant (Entry level- Tra
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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…
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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
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Pharmacy Assistant
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers
Barrie, Ontario
Full-time
Line of Business: Outpatient Pharmacy, Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
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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
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Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Kingston, Ontario
$20 to $21 CAD / hour
Part-time
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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

Walmart

Pharmacy Assistant

London, ON, Canada

Pay: The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: May 26, 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…

1105 WELLINGTON RD, LONDON, ON N6E 1V4, Canada

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant supports the Pharmacist by handling technical prescription filling, data entry, and administrative duties. They are also responsible for inventory management, general housekeeping of the dispensary, and providing superior customer service.

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
Dosage Calculations
Pharmacy Operations
Administrative Support
Medical Terminology
Patient Profile Management
Retail Cashiering

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription Filling
DIN Checks
Inventory Control
Patient Care
Retail Pharmacy
Data Entry
Medical Abbreviations
OTC Operations
Pharmacy Operations
Healthcare Retail

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