District Relief Pharmacist (North Ontario) - Full Time

METRO; Barrie; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STIP plan

Flexible scheduling

Benefits from day one

Pension plan

Vacation entitlement

Personal days

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

METRO in Barrie, Ontario is hiring a District Relief Pharmacist to support multiple locations across North Ontario on a permanent full-time basis. The role supervises the dispensary and front shop, provides direct patient care, and helps achieve company goals including customer-focused pharmacy services, store standards, and inventory management. The successful candidate will hold a B.Sc.

Phm. and be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, with injection and smoking cessation

Qualifications

• Education – B.Sc. Phm. Degree (4-year University Pharmacy Program)
• Licensure – Registered Part A Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Injection certified and Smoking Cessation certified, and registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Proficient with PC systems, MS Office programs and pharmacy software (Kroll)
• Strong communication, organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Responsibilities

• Dispense and provide patient counseling and pharmacy services
• Fulfill dispensary orders and manage front shop tasks
• Provide services under expanded scope of pharmacy practice
• Collaborate with health care professionals to deliver patient care
• Supervise pharmacy staff in absence of the Pharmacy Manager
• Ensure pharmacy opens/closes per hours; manage inventory and shrink
• Follow recall procedures and maintain store standards
• Address staffing and customer service needs during shifts
• Support paperwork and reporting for the Pharmacy Manager
• Deliver consistent, exceptional customer service and resolve issues

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Language skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Constructive feedback

Initiative

Education

B.Sc. Phm. Degree

Ontario pharmacist licensure

Job description

Career Opportunities: District Relief Pharmacist (North Ontario) - Full Time (49598)

Requisition ID49598-Posted21/09/2026-(2547) BARRIE 555 ESSA RD-Pharmacy-Permanent

Requisition ID:49598

Division:Pharmacy 2546 (80289362)

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Position Type:Permanent The typical hourly salary range for this position is$63.00 - $73.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations

This is a posting for an existing permanent full-time position

Joining our team has its advantages:

• This position is eligible for participation in a non-discretionary Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP), which is determined by both individual and company performance
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Group benefits starting on day one
• Competitive pension plan
• Generous vacation entitlement
• Personal days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities

Looking for Full-Time District Relief Pharmacist in North Ontario

Must be able to support multiple locations involving travel to all following areas:

SUMMARY:

Provide direct patient care. Supervise the dispensary and front shop. Contribute to the achievement of Company goals and objectives, including customer-focused patient care, pharmacy services, store standards, sales profitability, and the management of inventory, shrink, expenses and productivity while adhering to Company operating standards and OCP standards of practice.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all professional activities of dispensing, patient counseling and pharmacy services
• Perform all tasks required to satisfy dispensary orders
• Perform all acts under the expanded scope of pharmacy practice- Provide pharmacy services and Company initiatives
• Collaborate with other health care professionals in the provision of patient care
• Supervise the pharmacy department in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager
• Ensure the pharmacy opens and closes according to hours of operation
• Ensure compliance with the Company Recall Procedure
• Ensure proper procedures are maintained to manage shrink
• Address emergency staffing concerns while on duty
• Assist Pharmacy Manager with dispensary paperwork as directed
• Satisfy the Company's expectations on the delivery of consistent, exceptional customer service
• Resolve any customer complaints or issues arising while on duty
• Maintain store standards and conditions
• Cash register operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – B.Sc. Phm. Degree (4-year University Pharmacy Program)
• Licensure – Registered Part A Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Injection certified, Smoking Cessation certified and registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists- Proficient with current PC systems, MS Office programs and pharmacy software (Kroll)
• Interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships and positive work environment
• Language skills to communicate clearly and listen carefully in a respectful manner
• Organizational skills to prioritize, plan, manage time and be punctual
• Customer service skills to achieve customer satisfaction by recognizing customer needs/wants
• Receptivity to accept constructive feedback for continuous improvement
• Initiative to identify and complete tasks independently

Relationships

Support Pharmacist will receive direction from the Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacy Operations Manager and provide direction to Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacist Assistants, and Pharmacy Clerks. They will interact with internal contacts (Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy Services, Pharmacy Merchandising, Inventory Control and Audit, Store Services, McMahon, Metro IT) and external contacts (direct pharmacy vendors: McMahon, McKesson, Kroll Canada, VoiceTech Inc.).

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO, we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.