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Pharmacy Assistant

@ Shoppers Drug Mart

Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

MediSystem Pharmacy, a division of Shoppers Drug Mart, is hiring a full-time permanent Pharmacy Assistant to support a specialized pharmacy serving seniors in long-term care and retirement homes. The work covers automation, inventory, shipping and prescription filling, with no pharmacy experience required. The role pays $18.25 to $23.65 per hour and requires extended standing and flexible shifts including occasional weekends and statutory holidays.

Responsibilities:

  • Gérer l'automatisation et l'emballage des médicaments en doses unitaires
  • Maintenir les niveaux de stock et passer les commandes
  • Préparer et expédier les commandes pour les établissements de soins de longue durée
  • Étiqueter les médicaments et préparer les ordonnances

Requirements summary:

  • Attitude positive et forte éthique de travail
  • Excellentes communications orales et écrites
  • Souci du détail et capacité à travailler debout longtemps
  • Capacité à résoudre des problèmes et à prioriser
  • Diplôme d'études secondaires (atout)
  • Expérience avec Kroll (atout)

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-09
Source record updated
2026-11-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, holidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingLaboratory, Warehouse
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish, French
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationHigh school (preferred)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Employee discount

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Shoppers Drug Mart

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Full company description

Built on a foundation of professional expertise and personal service, Shoppers Drug Mart has been meeting Canadians'​ health care needs for 50 years. What was once a small pharmacy in Toronto has grown into an organization of over 1,200 stores from coast to coast, becoming an indelible part of the lives of Canadians, young and old. Yet despite our growth, we have never forgotten our origins. We have always remained true to our belief that the personal satisfaction of each and every customer is at the root of our success - and it can only be ensured by the commitment of people who realize that success is built one customer at a time.

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Reported office locations
  • Toronto, Ontario, CA
Business categories
  • Cannabis
  • E-Commerce
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Mobile Apps
  • Online Portals
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Telehealth
  • Drug & Health Stores
  • Retail and wholesale
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Built on a foundation of professional expertise and personal service, Shoppers Drug Mart has been meeting Canadians'​ health care needs for 50 years. What was once a small pharmacy in Toronto has grown into an organization of over 1,200 stores from coast to coast, becoming an indelible part of the lives of Canadians, young and old. Yet despite our growth, we have never forgotten our origins. We have always remained…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
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Job description

Les candidats référés ne doivent pas postuler directement pour ce poste.

Toutes les références de candidats doivent d’abord être soumises dans Workday par un collègue de Loblaw actuel.

Chez MediSystem Pharmacy, vous pouvez utiliser vos compétences pour effectuer un travail significatif qui a un impact réel, dans un environnement qui favorise l'apprentissage, la croissance et les opportunités. Que ce soit votre premier emploi ou que vous soyez prêt pour un nouveau défi, MediSystem Pharmacy peut transformer votre potentiel en une performance reconnue et récompensée. Nous offrons une rémunération compétitive, des avantages sociaux complets et un équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée.

Pourquoi ce rôle est-il important?

Pharmacy Assistant

Full Time Permanent

MediSystem is a division of Shoppers Drug Mart and is a specialized pharmacy servicing seniors in long term care and retirement homes throughout Canada. MediSystem is part of the Shoppers Drug Mart network of over 1,400 stores.

The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for hard working, energetic and reliable people just like you!

What You'll Do:

➢ Automation

• Generate automation reports via Kroll pharmacy management software

• Package medications into unit dose pouches using the automation machine

• Perform machine maintenance and troubleshooting

• Manage automation workflow to meet workflow targets and schedules

➢ Inventory

• Maintain inventory at pharmacy to pre-specified minimum stock levels

• Place orders for and maintain stock levels of pharmacy supplies or specialty items when needed

• Perform inventory pre-count preparation and assist inventory count vendors • Action drug recalls and help obtain alternatives when products are unavailable

➢ Shipping

• Follow a step-by-step workflow process to prepare packages for shipment

• Working with a team, you will use an automated process to package orders for nursing homes and have them ready for delivery

• Investigate and troubleshoot orders to have them shipped on time

➢ Prescription Filling

• Follow a step-by-step workflow process to prepare medication orders for patients

• Label medication and over the counter products, prepare medication blister packs, and mixtures

• Use Kroll software in preparing and labeling prescriptions

What you’ll need:
• No experience required in Pharmacy

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn

• Excellent oral and written communication and teamwork skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to maneuver quickly and consistently for an extended period of time

• To be adaptable, you may work in different departments to support workflow

• Ability to problem solve and make decisions

• A thorough understanding of quality assurance and delivery of service excellence

• Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member

• Ability to prioritize work assignments

To help you stand out, any or all of the following are considered an asset:

• High school diploma

• Kroll software experience

• Pharmacy experience, Long Term Care setting experience preferred

How you’ll succeed:

At MediSystem a division of Shoppers Drug Mart, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

What we offer:

-Colleague Discount Program

-Competitive Benefit Plan

-Employer Matched Pension

-Employee Share Ownership Program

-Tuition Assistance Program

- And Much More!

This role requires employees to stand for extended periods of time and be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business hours of operations, which includes occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays.

Type d'Emploi:

Temps plein

Type de Rôle:

Poste régulier

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. reconnaît la diversité du Canada comme une source de fierté et de force nationales. Nous nous sommes fixé comme priorité de refléter la diversité évolutive de notre pays dans les produits que nous vendons, les personnes que nous embauchons et la culture que nous créons dans notre organisation. Des mesures d'adaptation sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats handicapés dans le cadre du processus de recrutement et d'évaluation et lors de l'embauche.

De plus, nous croyons que le respect des lois signifie faire ce qu'il faut. Le respect de la loi fait partie de notre code de conduite - il renforce ce que nos clients et nos parties prenantes attendent de nous.

Remarque: si vous disposez d'un libre-service pour les employés (ESS) le jour de travail, postulez à cet emploi via l'application Workday.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$18.25 - $23.65 / 18,25$ - 23,65$ (per hour / de l’heure)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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