Assistant Department Manager Pharmacy - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

London Drugs is hiring an Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy in Victoria, BC. The role develops the candidate for the Pharmacy Manager position, overseeing regulatory compliance, staff supervision, training, payroll usage, inventory control and profitability, while maintaining excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2–3 years of pharmacy experience and demonstrates strong organizational, communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2–3 years of pharmacy experience.
• Strong supervisory, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills and business sense.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the pharmacy meets regulatory standards and legislative requirements.
• Foster professionalism, strong work ethic and business practices.
• Operate the pharmacy efficiently focusing on staff productivity, training, team building and payroll usage.
• Resource planning addressing manpower, performance standards, training and development plans.
• Communicate and execute company policies, procedures, programs and initiatives.
• Maintain good inventory control and stock management measures.
• Build the pharmacy business and increase sales and profits.
• Provide quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited!

Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. We are currently hiring for:

Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy

The Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy is a developmental position used to educate and prepare the individual for the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Manager position. This person is responsible for:

• Ensuring the pharmacy meets all the standards set by the provincial pharmacy regulatory body and all legislative requirements
• Fostering professionalism, good business practices and a strong work ethic
• Operating the pharmacy efficiently with a focus on staff productivity, staff training, team building and payroll usage
• Resource planning which addresses manpower needs, staff performance standards, training and development plans
• Ensuring all company directives, policies & procedures, programs and initiatives are well communicated and executed
• Ensuring good inventory control and measures are in place
• Building the pharmacy business and increase the pharmacy sales and profit

In addition to the above duties, this is also a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, applicants must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while at the same time providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.

Minimum requirements to be considered for this position:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2-3 years of pharmacy experience
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of self motivation and resourcefulness
• Good organizational skills and diligence
• Good business sense

Your proven ability to build the business will include a strong dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards as well as an ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. 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.