Department Manager, Pharmacy

London Drugs Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company matched RRSPs

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Employee discounts

Scholarships for you or your children

Lifelong learning & training

Job summary

London Drugs Limited is seeking a Pharmacy Manager in Calgary to lead the Pharmacy Department with a community-focused approach. The role emphasizes professional leadership, high standards of care, and efficient operation.

You will hire, schedule and manage payroll, and develop staff while delivering exceptional patient care and counseling. Preference will be given to candidates with management experience and a strong pharmacy background in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 1–2 years of community pharmacy experience.
• Licensed pharmacist in good standing with the provincial college.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willing to participate in continuing education to upgrade knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to the Pharmacy Department.
• Maintain high standards of practice and exceptional pharmacy services.
• Hire, schedule and payroll, and ongoing staff development.
• Support patient care excellence and counseling.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacy operations

Patient counseling

Staff development

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Not just a job…

a community

a partnership

a team

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, patient focused professionals to join our team!

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, patient focused professionals to join our team!

Pharmacy Manager

London Drugs means many things to many people. As a London Drugs Pharmacy Manager, it means providing a community-oriented working environment that fosters professional excellence. Pharmacy Managers are responsible for providing professional leadership to the Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy Manager will ensure that the pharmacy maintains high standards of practice, providing exceptional pharmacy services and operates efficiently. The Department Manager is responsible for hiring, scheduling, and payroll, as well as the ongoing training and development of staff in the Pharmacy Department.

Pharmacy technicians and state-of-the-art technology are used to relieve pharmacists from routine tasks and allow them to concentrate on practicing pharmacy. Patient care is paramount. All pharmacists are committed to maintaining innovative patient care services.

You have a desire to actively engage in patient counseling, monitor patient profiles and perform drug usage reviews. You are interested in disease management and compliance programs as well as being involved with community seminars and workshops. If you are looking for a challenging position in retail pharmacy and have the professionalism, commitment to excellence and drive to join our team of exceptional pharmacists, London Drugs is the place for you. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum one year of management experience, however applicants without management experience may also be considered.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 1 - 2 years of community pharmacy experience.
• Valid Registered Pharmacist license and in good standing with the provincial College.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of the pharmacy business.
• Willing to participate in continued education to upgrade his/her knowledge.
• Good communication skills and excellent customer and staff relations.
• Ability to lead a team and have a coaching management style
• Ability to work quickly, multi-task and work well under pressure
• A high level of professionalism, energy and enthusiasm.
• Strong computer skills.

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Helping you plan for your future with Company matched RRSPs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage for you and your family
• Lifelong learning through ongoing in-house training & education courses
• Employee discounts
• Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children

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 will 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.