Pharmacist

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Cobourg, ON is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to deliver safe, patient-centered pharmacy services. You will dispense prescriptions, verify orders, counsel patients, and support vaccination and wellness programs.

You will work on-site with a collaborative healthcare team, manage refills, oversee inventory, maintain detailed records, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Ontario license in good standing and strong knowledge of pharmacology are required.

Qualifications

• Active licensure as a Pharmacist in Ontario and eligibility to practice in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and clinical guidelines.
• Experience with prescription processing systems and pharmacy technology.
• Proficiency in patient counseling and education on medication use and health conditions.
• Ability to collaborate with pharmacy colleagues and other health professionals to support patient care.
• Attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills and ability to support diverse patients.
• Ability to manage workflow, inventory, and documentation in a busy retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and verify medication orders.
• Provide medication counseling including dosage, side effects and interactions.
• Conduct clinical services and medication reviews.
• Manage refills, oversee inventory and ordering.
• Maintain detailed patient records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote vaccines and health-wellness programs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient care.

Skills

Ontario Pharmacist Licence

Clinical knowledge

Prescription processing

Counseling patients

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacist license (Ontario)

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 pharmacy in Toronto has grown to more than 1,200 stores nationwide, becoming a trusted part of daily life for people of all ages. Despite this growth, the organization remains committed to its founding values of customer-centered care and individual attention. Team members are encouraged to build strong relationships with customers, recognizing that success is achieved one person and one interaction at a time.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Pharmacist role is based in Cobourg, ON and focuses on delivering safe, accurate, and patient-centered pharmacy services. The Pharmacist will dispense prescriptions, verify medication orders, and provide medication counseling, including dosage instructions, potential side effects, and interactions. Daily responsibilities include conducting clinical services, prescribing, medication reviews, managing refills, overseeing inventory and ordering, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards. The role also involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals, maintaining detailed patient records, and promoting health and wellness initiatives such as vaccinations and disease prevention programs. The Pharmacist will contribute to a supportive team environment while upholding high standards of professional ethics and customer service.

Qualifications

• Active licensure as a Pharmacist in Ontario and eligibility to practice in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and current clinical guidelines.
• Experience with prescription processing systems, pharmacy technology, and accurate dispensing practices.
• Proficiency in patient counseling, clear communication, and providing education on medication use and health conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care.
• Attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage workflow, inventory and documentation efficiently in a busy retail environment.
• Prior community pharmacy or retail pharmacy experience is an asset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.