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Pharmacy technical assistant

@ Jean Coutu

Verdun, Quebec

Full-time
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Overview

Jean Coutu is hiring a full-time pharmacy technical assistant to greet clients, collect the data needed for prescriptions, prepare prescriptions and pillboxes, and keep the laboratory clean and organized. A DEP in pharmacy technical assistance is a strong asset, and full paid training is offered. Very good French is required and the schedule is 35 hours or more per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Accueillir la clientèle avec empathie et professionnalisme
  • Recueillir les données nécessaires à la préparation des ordonnances
  • Préparer les ordonnances et détecter les problèmes potentiels
  • Préparer des piluliers pour certains PJC
  • Assurer l'hygiène et le rangement du laboratoire

Requirements summary:

  • DEP en assistance technique en pharmacie (atout)
  • Très bonne connaissance du français
  • Curieux et avide d'apprentissage
  • Esprit d'équipe
  • Empathique et sympathique
  • Disponibilité de 35 heures ou plus par semaine
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week35
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore, Laboratory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesFrench
EducationTrade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyPharmacy technical assistance
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Paid training

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Jean Coutu

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Full company description

Fondé en 1969, le réseau Jean Coutu figure parmi les noms les plus réputés dans l’industrie canadienne de la vente au détail en pharmacie et compte un réseau de plus de 420 établissements franchisés au Québec, au Nouveau-Brunswick et en Ontario sous les bannières PJC Jean Coutu, PJC Santé et PJC Santé Beauté. Pour en savoir davantage, visitez jeancoutu.com.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 245 Rue Jean-Coutu, Varennes, Quebec J3X 0E1, CA
Other recorded names
  • Jean Coutu
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Fondé en 1969, le réseau Jean Coutu figure parmi les noms les plus réputés dans l’industrie canadienne de la vente au détail en pharmacie et compte un réseau de plus de 420 établissements franchisés au Québec, au Nouveau-Brunswick et en Ontario sous les bannières PJC Jean Coutu, PJC Santé et PJC Santé Beauté. Pour en savoir davantage, visitez jeancoutu.com.

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersVarennes, Quebec
Organization typePrivately Held
Open jobs on Jobsy880
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Job description

Within your team, your essential role will be:

  • Be the first contact with the clientele, so that they feel at ease; your welcome, your empathy and your professionalism will be put to good use;
  • Identify the needs of the clientele by collecting the necessary data for the preparation of prescriptions;
  • Prepare prescriptions and detect potential problems for the clientele;
  • For some PJC, prepare pillboxes;
  • Ensure the hygiene and tidiness of the laboratory in order to facilitate its proper functioning.

To hold this position, it is possible:

  • Holding a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) as a Pharmacy Technical Assistance is a strong asset
  • We offer full paid training.

The passionate person we are looking for is…

  • curious by nature and loves to learn;
  • a team player;
  • empathetic and friendly!


Number of hours per week:
  • 35 hours or more

French language: Very good knowledge


We would like to offer you:
  • a fun and collaborative work environment;
  • the opportunity to put your outgoing and friendly side to good use;
  • flexible hours to allow for a better work/life balance;
  • competitive salary and benefits package;

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