Department Manager, Pharmacy

London Drugs Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Healthcare benefits

Training & education

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Job summary

London Drugs Limited in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Manager to lead the Pharmacy Department with professional excellence and patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes hiring, scheduling, payroll, and staff development while maintaining high standards of practice and delivering exceptional services. Applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a valid license are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 1–2 years of community pharmacy experience.
• Valid Pharmacist license in good standing with the provincial college.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of the pharmacy business.
• Willing to participate in continued education to upgrade knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and customer/staff relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to the Pharmacy Department.
• Hire, schedule and payroll management for staff.
• Oversee training and development of Pharmacy staff.
• Engage in patient counseling and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Lead a team with coaching management style and manage fast-paced operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Customer service

Staff management

Multitasking

Pharmacy operations

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. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.

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.