Posted 4 months ago
Pharmacy Assistant - Northern Canada (Relocation + Housing)
@ The North West Company
Remote in Canada
Overview
The North West Company is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant for remote communities across Manitoba, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, with relocation support and subsidized housing. The role supports the pharmacist with prescription processing, data entry and day-to-day pharmacy operations, and offers a competitive salary, food allowance and paid vacation travel.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and process prescriptions per provincial regulations
- Perform data entry, patient profile updates and refill processing
- Assist in filling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision
- Prepare and label medications accurately
- Maintain inventory and support clerical functions
Requirements summary:
- Pharmacy technician or assistant certificate from a college or online program
- Minimum 2 years of pharmacy assistant experience
- Experience with prescription workflow and preparation
- Strong computer skills (Kroll an asset)
- Ability to work independently
- Respect for diverse communities and cultural awareness
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Free or discounted meals, Home office allowance |
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The North West Company
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Winnipeg |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 257 |
Work as a Pharmacy Assistant in Northern Canada with relocation support and subsidized housing. Build experience while supporting communities where pharmacy services are essential.
Looking for more than just a pharmacy job?
At Northern/NorthMart, you’ll support community health in a meaningful way while gaining experience in a unique practice setting.
We’re hiring Pharmacy Assistants for remote communities across Manitoba, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories. This is a relocation-based role, supported by The North West Company.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Subsidized housing
- Food allowance
- Paid vacation travel
- Bonus opportunities
- And more!
Our Mission
"To advance and provide comprehensive and innovative patient-centered health services to under-served and hard-to-reach regions."
Your Impact
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will support the pharmacist in the technical and administrative aspects of prescription processing and day-to-day pharmacy operations. This role contributes to the delivery of pharmacy services in communities where access to care may be limited.
What You’ll Do
- Receive and process prescriptions in accordance with provincial regulations
- Perform data entry, patient profile updates, and refill processing
- Assist in filling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision
- Prepare and label medications accurately
- Maintain inventory and assist with stock management
- Support administrative and clerical functions
- Provide customer service in a respectful and professional manner
What We’re Looking For
- Certification from a college or online Pharmacy Technician/Assistant program
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant
- Experience with prescription workflow and preparation
- Strong computer skills (Kroll experience is an asset)
- Ability to work independently
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Respect for diverse communities and cultural awareness
About NWC
The North West Company is a trusted retailer in underserved communities across Northern Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean. We offer more than just groceries—we’re a community hub. Learn more at northwest.ca.
Working in Northern Communities
This role involves relocating to a remote or northern community. Living and working in these locations can be a unique and rewarding experience, but it also requires adaptability and an understanding of remote living conditions.
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
*Being Enterprising * Committing to our Customer * Working with Passion * Leading and Developing Others * Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity * Building Trust
The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.
A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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