Pharmacist

Shoppers Drug Mart; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Burnaby, BC is seeking a licensed Pharmacist for a full-time, on-site position. You will safely dispense prescriptions, verify orders, and counsel patients on usage, interactions, and side effects.

You will review patient profiles and collaborate with prescribers to support medication therapy management. You will maintain regulatory standards, oversee pharmacy workflow, and contribute to inventory control and quality assurance while delivering patient-focused service and

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the provincial regulatory body in British Columbia (or eligibility for licensure).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients and health care providers.
• Strong clinical knowledge of medications, therapeutics, and patient counseling practices.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions accurately and apply professional judgment in complex cases.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems and dispensing software.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in community or retail pharmacy is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Certifications (e.g., vaccines, CPR/First Aid) are required.

Responsibilities

• Safely dispensing prescriptions and verifying medication orders.
• Providing counseling on appropriate use, interactions, and side effects.
• Reviewing patient profiles and collaborating with prescribers.
• Supporting medication therapy management and regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing pharmacy workflow and contributing to inventory control and quality assurance.
• Delivering exceptional, patient-focused service in-store.

Skills

Clinical knowledge of medications

Patient counseling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends

Education

Pharmacist license in good standing in British Columbia (or eligible)

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Dispensing software

Job description

Company Description

Shoppers Drug Mart is a leading Canadian pharmacy retailer built on professional expertise and personalized service, serving communities for over 50 years. What began as a single Toronto pharmacy has grown into more than 1,200 stores across Canada, becoming a trusted part of daily life for people of all ages. The organization remains committed to delivering individualized care, focusing on each customer’s health and satisfaction. Team members are encouraged to build strong relationships with customers, recognizing that lasting success comes from serving one person at a time.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Pharmacist role located in Burnaby, BC. The Pharmacist is responsible for safely dispensing prescriptions, verifying medication orders, and providing counseling on appropriate use, side effects, and interactions. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing patient profiles, collaborating with prescribers and other health care professionals, and supporting medication therapy management. The role also involves maintaining regulatory and company standards, overseeing pharmacy workflow, and contributing to inventory control and quality assurance. The Pharmacist will help lead a patient-focused environment by delivering exceptional service and supporting health and wellness programs in the store.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the provincial regulatory body in British Columbia (or eligibility for licensure).
• Strong clinical knowledge of medications, therapeutics, and patient counseling practices.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions accurately and apply professional judgment in complex cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage respectfully with patients, caregivers, and health care providers.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems, dispensing software, and basic computer applications.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in community pharmacy or retail pharmacy settings is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Certifications (e.g., injection/administration of vaccines, CPR/First Aid) are required