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Pharmacist - FT

@ Sobeys

Glace Bay, Nova Scotia

Full-time
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Overview

Sobeys is hiring a full-time pharmacist at its Lawtons Drugs pharmacy in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. The role centres on patient-centred care, counselling, clinical services such as injections and vaccines, and documentation. The posting requires a licensed pharmacist in good standing and offers a benefits package, retirement savings and a store discount.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide patient counselling and education on new therapies
  • Deliver clinical services such as injections, vaccines and medication reviews
  • Initiate care plans, follow up and document
  • Ensure prescription safety and supervise technical staff
  • Adhere to regulatory requirements and company policies

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
  • Licensed pharmacist in good standing in the province
  • Injection and First Aid certification
  • Kroll software experience preferred

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

DepartmentPharmacy
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
Licences & certificationsInjection certification, First Aid
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyPharmacy
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount

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Sobeys

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Full company description

Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are a family nurturing families – is our collective passion and mission to nurture the things that make life better, including great experiences, families, communities and the lives of our employees. More information on Sobeys Inc. can be found at www.corporate.sobeys.com. Sobeys inc. est une entreprise fièrement canadienne comptant plus de 115 ans d'expérience dans le commerce de détail alimentaire. Nous sommes l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, et répondons aux besoins en épicerie de notre clientèle par l'entremise de nos quelque 1 600 magasins répartis dans chacune des dix provinces et arborant l'une ou l'autre de nos diverses enseignes dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que de nos plus de 350 stations d'essence. Notre raison d'être - nous sommes une famille qui nourrit l'esprit de famille - s'incarne aussi dans notre passion et notre mission communes, soit cultiver ce qui rend la vie plus agréable : les expériences exceptionnelles, la famille, les collectivités et la vie de nos employés. Pour plus de renseignements sur Sobeys inc., veuillez consulter la page www.corporate.sobeys.com/fr.

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 115 King Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K 1S0, CA
  • 17220 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K6, CA
  • 4980 Tahoe Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0C7, CA
  • 11281 Albert-Hudon Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H1G 3J5, CA
Business categories
  • Food and Beverage
  • Grocery
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
Other recorded names
  • Sobeys
Specialties
  • Grocery / Épicerie
  • Retail / Commerce de détail
  • Distribution / Distribution
  • Corporate / Entreprise
  • and Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
300,000,000

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersStellarton, Nova Scotia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1907
SpecialtiesGrocery / ÉpicerieRetail / Commerce de détailDistribution / DistributionCorporate / Entrepriseand Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie
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Job description

Requisition ID: 195980
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Nova Scotia
City: Glace Bay
Location: 0136 Glace Bay Lawtons Pharm
Postal Code: B1A 3C6

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Sobeys Inc. is a growing Canadian company. We are a market leader in grocery and pharmacy that operate under multiple banners spanning over 1,600 stores in communities across the country. Our family of over 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are on a mission to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our teammates.

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 Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to Make an impact?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

  • Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient’s best interest to achieve excellence in the areas of patient-centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services (disease state management, medication reviews and adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines etc.)
  • Provide patient counselling and education for new therapy to patients/caregivers while tailoring to the needs and concerns of the patient (i.e., literacy, hearing loss, privacy, etc.)
  • Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation
  • Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health & wellness services to all patients
  • Actively engage in all areas of Fusion to ensure patients experience seamless care and a consistent pharmacy experience across locations
  • Ensure prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required
  • Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings/ programs and provide each customer/patient with the program that meets their health care needs
  • Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required
  • Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI)

What you have to offer:

  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
  • Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility
  • Injection and First Aid Certification
  • Kroll software experience is preferred

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:

  • Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.
  • Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.
  • A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.
  • Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
  • Paid Vacation

* Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

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