Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day. With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity. Join our team and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

This role offers a unique combination of pharmacy expertise and travel opportunities, making it an enticing option for pharmacists who are looking for a dynamic and rewarding career. One of the benefits of this role is the opportunity to travel and explore new places, while also gaining valuable professional experience.

In this role, you will report centrally, and be part of a larger team of travel pharmacists. You may be assigned to various locations for short or long-term assignments, depending on the needs of the organization. This can offer a lot of variety and opportunities to learn and grow, as you will work in different environments with different patient populations.

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.  All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Location:  Saskatchewan – North Battlefield.

SUMMARY:

To manage the operations of the Pharmacy while on duty, including providing consultation to both customers and health care providers, practice to full scope in providing professional services, dispensing medication, and assisting in the maintenance of the dispensary.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pharmacy and Customer Service
• Acknowledge all customers approaching the Pharmacy
• Practice within federal/provincial, regulatory/legal requirements
• Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality and consent management
• Provide counselling on prescriptions, over the counter/behind the counter products
• Practice to full extent of expanded scope with Professional Services, within your capability
• Be clearly identifiable to the public
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed
• Communicate with other health care professionals within the circle of care to provide customer care
• Maintain all records required in accordance with legislation, standards of practice, and policy

Workflow and Inventory Management:

• Control access to the dispensary with respect to inventory and patient confidentiality
• Review and maintain Workflow Queues on a daily basis
• Regular review of ‘will call’ bins, in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures
• Review of stock to identify expired inventory
• Oversight of current stock levels and medication orders from wholesaler
• Ensure all requirements for documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are met and reporting to Health Canada and regulatory bodies

Operations:

• Ensure entry/pickup workstations, counselling/waiting areas, and work islands reflect an appropriate image of the Pharmacy
• Involvement with financial reports as appropriate
• Read and action store communications on in-store web
• File incident reports when any customer or staff medication or privacy incidents occur

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy and a Class A Pharmacists license a must
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Independent thinking and decision making - makes decisions when dealing with issues or problems
• Proven ability to drive and build the business, lead by example and support enterprise programs
• Strong personal computing skills and knowledge of Pharmacy systems a definite asset
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed to provide a healthy and safe work environment
• Complete mandatory training and voluntary continuing education workshops, as needed

Travel:

• This role requires the ability to travel within Canada across a variety of underserved regions for short or long-term assignments as needed, with all travel expenses covered by the organization.

If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you!

Apply today!

Employment Type: Full Time, 50 hours/week

Salary: Up to $100/hour

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand.   Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.​

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.