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Regulated Pharmacy Technician - PT

@ Thrifty Foods

Courtenay, British Columbia

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Overview

Sobeys Inc. is hiring a Regulated Pharmacy Technician to prepare, process and compound prescriptions with independent authority and liability under provincial pharmacy regulation. The work includes transcribing verbal prescriptions, final checks, transfers between pharmacies and, where regulations allow, injections and vaccinations. The posting requires completion of the Pharmacy Technician Certification and includes a Total Rewards package.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions from practitioners
  • Ensure prescriptions are complete and authentic
  • Prepare, compound and conduct final checks of prescriptions
  • Transfer prescriptions to and from other pharmacies
  • Provide injections or vaccinations where regulations allow

Requirements summary:

  • Completion of the Pharmacy Technician Certification
  • Licensed with the provincial college of pharmacy
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalEmployee assistancePaid time offParental leaveStock options
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Source type not verified · sobeys

Employer posting date
2026-09-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

DepartmentAllied health
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
Licences & certificationsPharmacy Technician Certification, Provincial pharmacy technician licence
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount

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Thrifty Foods

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Located in beautiful BC, we are focused on food, driven by our fresh expertise and supported by superior customer service. We proudly contribute to the communities in which we work and live through sponsorships, donations big and small, and our Smile Card Fundraising Program. At Thrifty Foods, we strive to create an engaging work environment with great benefits, career development and growth opportunities. What you will love about working at Thrifty Foods: Our reputation for customer service excellence Ongoing career development opportunities and scholarships Flexibility in scheduling Fast-paced environment Competitive wages Competitive benefits

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Located in beautiful BC, we are focused on food, driven by our fresh expertise and supported by superior customer service. We proudly contribute to the communities in which we work and live through sponsorships, donations big and small, and our Smile Card Fundraising Program. At Thrifty Foods, we strive to create an engaging work environment with great benefits, career development and growth opportunities. What you…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1977
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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 taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families our communities.

As a regulated professional licenced with the provincial college of pharmacy you’ll be an essential 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 individual to conduct the authorized duties of the technician as imposed by individual Provincial Pharmacy Regulatory Bodies.

Here’s where you’ll have an impact:
RPT’s will have independent authority, responsibility, and liability to prepare, process and compound prescriptions including:
• Receiving and transcribing verbal prescriptions from practitioners
• Ensuring prescriptions are complete and authentic
• Providing injections/vaccinations as applicable by regulations in certain jurisdictions
• Transferring prescriptions to and receiving prescriptions from other pharmacies
• Ensuring the accuracy of prepared prescriptions
• Conducting the final check of prepared prescriptions
• Confirming the accuracy of drug and personal health information in patient records

What you bring to the table:
• Completion of the Pharmacy Technician Certification
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

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
External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization.
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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