Posted 12 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant - PT
@ Sobeys
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Sobeys, through its Safeway pharmacy at 4765 Oakridge in Vancouver, is hiring a part-time Pharmacy Assistant. The role covers prescription processing, data entry, dispensary support and stock work under pharmacist scope. The posting states a salary of $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, flexible work-life arrangements, and a preference for a Pharmacy Assistant diploma.
Responsibilities:
- Process and release prescription requests
- Receive refill requests and record deliveries
- Assemble compounds and pill packs
- Perform narcotic and cycle counts
- Assist the pharmacist with dispensary tasks
Requirements summary:
- Preferred Pharmacy Assistant diploma
- Two years retail Canadian pharmacy experience in some provinces
- Previous pharmacy experience an asset
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Pharmacy |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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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
- 165,456
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17,862
- 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Stellarton, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Specialties | Grocery / ÉpicerieRetail / Commerce de détailDistribution / DistributionCorporate / Entrepriseand Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 567 |
| View page |
Requisition ID: 195926
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Part-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Vancouver
Location: 4765 Oakridge Safeway Pharmacy
Postal Code: V5Z 0N8
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.
Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.
Ready to Make an impact?
We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families 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:
Prescription assembly and data entry:
- Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests)
- Receiving in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
- Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs
- Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning
- Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly
- Scheduling professional clinical services
- Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tallman lettering, manual third parties
- Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope
What you have to offer:
- Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute
- Will consider applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience in lieu of certificate in some Provinces
- Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards
What we have to offer:
- A competitive total compensation package that will vary by role and location
- Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs
The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.
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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