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Location:

116-10725 25 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T3N 0A4

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.

Why this role is important?

Location: Bay 116, 10725 25 Street, NE, Calgary, T3N 0A4

About Us:

Central Pharmacy Services is a division of Loblaw/Shoppers Drug Mart that centrally fills prescriptions for patients and provides other prescription processing services. These centralized services enable the Pharmacist and team at Shoppers Drug Mart locations to spend their time focusing on what is important – the patient! We pride ourselves on having awesome team spirit!

We have a great benefits package, Shoppers Drug Mart discount, gym discount, RRSP/Pension plans, and Employee Share Ownership Plan!

Shoppers Drug Mart was acquired by Loblaw in 2014, the largest employer in Canada, making your career opportunities within our larger organization - endless!

Take ownership and find more ways to care about our local Shoppers Drug Mart stores in a career at Shoppers Drug Mart Store Support. Provide great service, specific expertise, and actionable advice to support Associate-Owners and their staff in delivering the best health, beauty, and convenience services to Canadians

Pharmacy Assistant, Sunday to Thursday 6 am to 2 pm Central Pharmacy services - Alberta

What you'll do: 

• Fill a variety of prescriptions efficiently to maintain workflow 

• Prepare compounds, mixtures and temperature control items 

• Package and sort vial orders

• Deliver completed product based on schedules 

• Ensure appropriate follow up on minor issues 

• Synchronization and collaboration with other departments 

• Ensure organization of workstation and inventory shelves 

• Maintain appropriate supplies and materials 

• Some involvement in prescription information management 

• Recognize liability on the outcomes of service provided

• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What you bring: 

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills 

• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize work assignments 

• Ability to adapt to change 

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential 

• Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time 

• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude 

• High School Diploma 

• Exposure to Hospital or Long Term Care Pharmacy 

• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment 

• Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician diploma is considered an asset

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.   Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

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

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. 

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. 

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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.

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