Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy

London Drugs Limited; Penticton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Salaries

Company-Matched RRSPs

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Lifelong Learning

Employee Discounts

Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships

Job summary

London Drugs Limited seeks an Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy to join our Canada-wide retail pharmacy team. This developmental leadership role prepares you for future Pharmacy Manager opportunities by supporting operations, team development and patient care.

You will collaborate with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure regulatory compliance, drive growth, and foster a high-performing, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• 2-3 years of pharmacy experience.
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High level of motivation, resourcefulness, and organizational discipline.
• Strong business acumen and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with provincial pharmacy regulations and legislative requirements.
• Promote professionalism, ethical business practices, and a strong work ethic.
• Support efficient pharmacy operations, including staff productivity, training, and payroll management.
• Lead resource planning, performance standards, and development initiatives.
• Communicate and execute company policies, programs, and directives.
• Maintain strong inventory control and operational accuracy.
• Contribute to business development and help grow pharmacy sales and profitability.
• Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, patient-first environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy

Location: Canada (Multiple Locations)

Company: London Drugs

Job Type: Full-Time | Retail Pharmacy Careers

Not just a job...

A community.
A partnership.
A team.

At London Drugs, you'll experience all three. As one of Canada's fastest-growing and most respected retail pharmacy chains, we're committed to building meaningful careers for patient-focused professionals. If you're passionate about pharmacy leadership and ready to grow, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We're currently hiring for an Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy—a developmental leadership role designed to prepare you for future advancement into Pharmacy Manager positions.

As an Assistant Department Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting pharmacy operations, team development, and customer care. You'll work closely with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure regulatory compliance, drive business growth, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure compliance with provincial pharmacy regulations and legislative requirements
• Promote professionalism, ethical business practices, and a strong work ethic
• Support efficient pharmacy operations, including staff productivity, training, and payroll management
• Lead resource planning, performance standards, and development initiatives
• Communicate and execute company policies, programs, and directives
• Maintain strong inventory control and operational accuracy
• Contribute to business development and help grow pharmacy sales and profitability
• Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, patient-first environment

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• 2-3 years of pharmacy experience
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• High level of motivation, resourcefulness, and organizational discipline
• Strong business acumen and customer service mindset

What We Offer

We believe in investing in our team members. Here's what you can expect:

• Advancement Opportunities via our promote-from-within policies
• Competitive Salaries commensurate with experience
• Company-Matched RRSPs to help you plan for your financial future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, prescription, and vision for you and your family
• Lifelong Learning through ongoing in-house training and education courses
• Employee Discounts across London Drugs stores
• Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships available for you or your children

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're an innovative pharmacy professional looking to take the next step in your career, we'll love to welcome you to our team.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We'll provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.