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Pharmacy Assistant

@ Loblaws Inc.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Part-time
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Overview

Loblaw Companies Limited is hiring a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacy operations in its stores. The role covers prescription intake, dispensing, inventory and patient and OTC enquiries, with a schedule that includes days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet patients and verify prescription information
  • Enter patient care data and handle third party adjudication
  • Dispense prescription medications accurately
  • Maintain pharmacy stock through inventory control
  • Answer OTC enquiries and refer to the pharmacist

Requirements summary:

  • Pharmacy assistant experience is an asset
  • Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Proficient computer and data-entry skills
  • Flexibility to work days, evenings, nights and weekends

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Employer posting date
2025-05-11
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Paid training

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Loblaws Inc.

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At Loblaw, we're developing innovative products and solutions. Our focus is on empowering Canadians to Live Life Well.

Full company description

Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, serving millions of customers each week through our network of stores, pharmacies and trusted brands. Our colleagues work every day to help Canadians Live Life Well through affordable food, accessible healthcare and meaningful community impact. It is our people who bring this purpose to life as they bring their difference and make their difference. Les Compagnies Loblaw Limitée est le chef de file canadien dans le domaine de l’alimentation et de la pharmacie, servant des millions de clients chaque semaine par l’entremise de notre réseau de magasins, de pharmacies et de marques de confiance. Nos collègues travaillent chaque jour pour aider les Canadiens à Vivre bien, vivre pleinement grâce à des aliments abordables et à des soins de santé accessibles et en ayant une incidence significative sur les communautés. Ce sont les membres de notre personnel qui donnent vie à cette raison d'être en apportant leur différence et en faisant la différence.

LinkedIn followers
292,538
People associated on LinkedIn
24,301
Reported office locations
  • 1 President's Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 5S5, CA
  • 489 King Street West, Suite 100, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1K4, CA
Business categories
  • E-Commerce
  • Finance
  • Food Processing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Retail
  • Grocery Stores
  • Retail and wholesale
Other recorded names
  • Loblaws
  • Loblaw Companies Limited
  • Maxi
Specialties
  • food
  • general merchandise
  • drugstore
  • financial products
  • financial services
  • President’s Choice
  • no name
  • Joe Fresh Style
  • PC Financial services
  • PC Financial auto
  • home insurance
  • travel insurance
  • pet insurance
  • and PC Mobile phone
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
1,739,669,816

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

Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, serving millions of customers each week through our network of stores, pharmacies and trusted brands. Our colleagues work every day to help Canadians Live Life Well through affordable food, accessible healthcare and meaningful community impact. It is our people who bring this purpose to life as they bring their difference and make their difference. Les…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersBrampton, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
Specialtiesfoodgeneral merchandisedrugstorefinancial productsfinancial servicesPresident’s Choiceno nameJoe Fresh StylePC Financial servicesPC Financial auto
Open jobs on Jobsy12,515
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Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

We're looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way!

In this exciting role you will be responsible for:

  • Patient greeting and confirmation of accuracy of all pertinent prescription information prior to filling
  • Data entry of patient care information
  • Third Party adjudication (if necessary)
  • Accurate dispensing prescription medications
  • Maintenance of pharmacy stock through inventory control systems
  • General OTC enquiries from patients and referral to Pharmacist where required and necessary
  • Handling customer prescription pick up

Job Qualifications:

  • Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant is an asset
  • Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated customer service experience
  • Proficient computer/data/entry skills
  • Flexibility to work a variety of hours which may include days, evenings, night shifts and weekends

At Loblaw, it’s about our respect for the environment, sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a benefits package.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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