Posted 10 months ago
Pharmacy - Pharmacist Retail
@ Lawtons
Pictou, Nova Scotia
SIGNALS
Overview
Lawtons Drugs, part of Sobeys Inc., is hiring a licensed pharmacist for its retail pharmacy team to provide patient-centered care, counselling and clinical services. The role covers medication reviews, injections and vaccines, care plans and documentation, with a starting wage of $53.50 to $60.10 per hour depending on experience and location.
Pay:
$60.10 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide patient counselling and education on new therapies
- Perform clinical services such as medication reviews and vaccines
- Initiate care plans, follow up and complete documentation
- Ensure prescription safety and delegate to technicians and assistants
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and company policies
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
- Licensed pharmacist in good standing in the province
- Injection and First Aid certification
- Kroll software experience preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistanceParental leaveStock options
Source and dates
Source type not verified · sobeys
- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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 | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | Injection certification, First Aid |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy |
| Perks mentioned | Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount |
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Job description
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.
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 start fresh?
We are passionate about promoting the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.
You’ll be part of our pharmacy team, which is 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 have an impact:
• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient’s best interest to achieve excellence in patient-centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services (e.g., disease state management, medication reviews, adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines).
• Provide patient counseling and education for new therapies to patients and caregivers, tailoring the approach to the needs and concerns of the patient (e.g., literacy, hearing loss, privacy).
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation.
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health and 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 by prioritizing technical functions and delegating tasks to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required.
• Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings and programs, providing each customer/patient with the program that best 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 bring to the table:
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in the province of responsibility.
• Injection and First Aid Certification.
• Kroll software experience is preferred.
Compensation Details: The Starting wage for this position will range from $53.50, to $60.10/hr, depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and the pharmacy's location (E.G. rural or metropolitan settings). Employees are eligible for annual salary reviews, with typical merit increases of 2-5% based on performance.
Contact Email: [email protected]. Please note that applications sent via email will not be accepted, please ensure you apply through our career Portal here: https://jobs.sobeyscareers.com/?jobid=sf-190660-en
Who we are:
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces,
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fueled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships.
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
What we offer:
Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive—physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
• Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
• 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
• Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
• Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what we have to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!
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 start fresh?
We are passionate about promoting the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.
You’ll be part of our pharmacy team, which is 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 have an impact:
• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient’s best interest to achieve excellence in patient-centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services (e.g., disease state management, medication reviews, adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines).
• Provide patient counseling and education for new therapies to patients and caregivers, tailoring the approach to the needs and concerns of the patient (e.g., literacy, hearing loss, privacy).
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation.
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health and 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 by prioritizing technical functions and delegating tasks to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required.
• Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings and programs, providing each customer/patient with the program that best 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 bring to the table:
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in the province of responsibility.
• Injection and First Aid Certification.
• Kroll software experience is preferred.
Compensation Details: The Starting wage for this position will range from $53.50, to $60.10/hr, depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and the pharmacy's location (E.G. rural or metropolitan settings). Employees are eligible for annual salary reviews, with typical merit increases of 2-5% based on performance.
Contact Email: [email protected]. Please note that applications sent via email will not be accepted, please ensure you apply through our career Portal here: https://jobs.sobeyscareers.com/?jobid=sf-190660-en
Who we are:
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces,
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fueled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships.
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
What we offer:
Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive—physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
• Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
• 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
• Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
• Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what we have to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!
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