Posted 2 months ago
Registered Pharmacy Technician - Central Fill - FT
@ Sobeys
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Sobeys is hiring a Registered Pharmacy Technician for its Central Fill Pharmacy team in Alberta. The role prepares, checks and packages prescriptions for retail pharmacies using automated equipment, on a full-time rotating schedule of about 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, process and compound prescriptions in Central Fill
- Operate and monitor automated pharmacy equipment
- Perform final product verification to Alberta standards
- Manage inventory, replenishment and shortages
- Handle narcotic and controlled drugs per regulations
Requirements summary:
- Licensed RPT in good standing with Alberta College of Pharmacy
- Previous pharmacy experience required
- Central Fill or automated pharmacy experience an asset
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable with pharmacy technology and automation
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · sobeys
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount |
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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 | 563 |
| View page |
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 looking for a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) to join our Central Fill Pharmacy team. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment focused on the safe, accurate, and efficient preparation and distribution of prescriptions to our retail pharmacies.
We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families our communities.
Here’s where you’ll have an impact:
RPT’s will have independent authority, responsibility, and liability to prepare, process and compound prescriptions including:
• Perform technical duties within the Central Fill pharmacy, including prescription processing, filling, checking, packaging, and order preparation.
• Operate and monitor automated pharmacy equipment and technology, including VBM blister packaging, vial filling automation, and other automated systems.
• Complete final product verification in accordance with Alberta pharmacy standards and company policies.
• Ensure prescriptions are prepared accurately and efficiently while maintaining high quality and patient safety standards.
• Perform inventory management, including receiving, stocking, replenishment, and identifying medication shortages.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and workflow issues and escalate concerns when required.
• Complete required documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Support narcotic and controlled drug handling in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, technicians, and retail pharmacy teams.
• Assist with training and mentoring pharmacy assistants and other team members.
• Follow all pharmacy, workplace safety, privacy, and operational policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help maintain an efficient Central Fill workflow.
What you bring to the table:
• Licensed and in good standing as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
• Previous pharmacy experience; Central Fill or automated pharmacy experience is an asset but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with pharmacy technology and automated equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily production and service targets.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality, and professional standards.
Work Schedule
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Rotating schedule: 2 weeks of 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, followed by 2 weeks of 1:00 PM–9:00 PM.
• Saturdays off.
• Alternating Sundays: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
What We Offer
• Opportunity to work in a modern, technology-driven Central Fill pharmacy.
• Exposure to automated pharmacy systems and innovative workflows.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to develop technical, operational, and leadership skills.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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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. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
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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