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Regulated Pharmacy Technician - Split

@ Sobeys

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Sobeys is hiring a regulated pharmacy technician to prepare, process and compound prescriptions under provincial pharmacy regulations. The role includes receiving verbal prescriptions, transferring prescriptions between pharmacies, and conducting final checks. The posting requires completion of the Pharmacy Technician Certification and a licence with the provincial college of pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions from practitioners
  • Ensure prescriptions are complete and authentic
  • Prepare, process and compound prescriptions
  • Conduct the final check of prepared prescriptions
  • Confirm accuracy of drug and personal health information in patient records

Requirements summary:

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

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalEmployee assistancePaid time offParental leaveStock options
Source and dates

Source type not verified · sobeys

Employer posting date
2026-08-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentPharmacy
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsPharmacy Technician Certification, Provincial college of pharmacy licence
Perks mentionedGenerous 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…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersStellarton, Nova Scotia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1907
SpecialtiesGrocery / ÉpicerieRetail / Commerce de détailDistribution / DistributionCorporate / Entrepriseand Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie
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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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