Posted 3 months ago
Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy
@ London Drugs Limited
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
London Drugs Limited is hiring an Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy, a developmental role preparing the hire for the Pharmacy Manager position. The work covers pharmacy compliance, staff productivity and training, inventory control and growing pharmacy sales, alongside heavy customer contact in a fast-paced setting. The posting states a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2-3 years of pharmacy experience, a salary commensurate with experience, and a benefits program.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure pharmacy meets provincial regulatory and legislative standards
- Operate the pharmacy efficiently, focusing on staff productivity and training
- Plan resources for manpower, performance standards and development
- Manage inventory control and measures
- Build pharmacy business, sales and profit
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2-3 years of pharmacy experience
- Strong supervisory skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills and diligence
- Good business sense
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Paid training |
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London Drugs Limited
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Full company description
London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers' satisfaction. Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia, London Drugs' 80 stores employ more than 7000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience. We serve our customers better through innovation, and a continued involvement in the communities we service.
- LinkedIn followers
- 25,687
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,021
- Reported office locations
- 12251 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, British Columbia V7A 4X5, CA
- Business categories
- Retail
- Pharmaceutical
- Computer
- Other recorded names
- London Drugs INTERNAL
- London Drugs Limited
- London Drugs
- Specialties
- Camera products
- Computer products
- Electronics products
- Home & Lifestyle products
- Appliances
- Beauty products
- Health & Wellness products
- Food products
- Pharmacy
- Insurance services
- Health
- Computer Services
- Customer Service
- and LDExtras
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers' satisfaction. Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia, London Drugs' 80 stores employ more than 7000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience. We serve our customers better through innovation, and a continued involvement in the communities we service.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1945 |
| Specialties | Camera productsComputer productsElectronics productsHome & Lifestyle productsAppliancesBeauty productsHealth & Wellness productsFood productsPharmacyInsurance services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 394 |
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Not just a job…
a community
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You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, patient focused professionals to join our team!
You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, patient focused professionals to join our team! We currently have opportunities for:
Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy
The Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy is a developmental position used to educate and prepare the individual for the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Manager position. This person is responsible for:
• Ensuring the pharmacy meets all the standards set by the provincial pharmacy regulatory body and all legislative requirements
• Fostering professionalism, good business practices and a strong work ethic
• Operating the pharmacy efficiently with a focus on staff productivity, staff training, team building and payroll usage
• Resource planning which addresses manpower needs, staff performance standards, training and development plans
• Ensuring all company directives, policies & procedures, programs and initiatives are well communicated and executed
• Ensuring good inventory control and measures are in place
• Building the pharmacy business and increase the pharmacy sales and profit
In addition to the above duties, this is also a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, applicants must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while at the same time providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
Minimum requirements to be considered for this position:
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2-3 years of pharmacy experience
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of self motivation and resourcefulness
• Good organizational skills and diligence
• Good business sense
Your proven ability to build the business will include a strong dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards as well as an ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including:
- Helping you plan for your future with Company matched RRSPs
- Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage for you and your family
- Lifelong learning through ongoing in-house training & education courses
- Employee discounts
- Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children
If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals,
Apply Now!
London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.
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