Pharmacist

Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented pharmacist who thrives on building meaningful relationships with patients?

At Howe Sound Pharmacy, we take pride in our role as a trusted healthcare provider in the community, and we’re looking for a pharmacist who shares our commitment to patient-centered care.

Why Join Howe Sound Pharmacy?

In this role, you will work at the top of your license—offering clinical services, prescribing and adapting medications, supporting medication management, and coordinating our medication synchronization program. You will also provide emergency refills and collaborate with healthcare teams to support long-term care, mental health facilities (tertiary and community-based), and palliative care.

For 47 years, our locally owned pharmacy in Gibsons, BC, has been a cornerstone of the community. Our professional team of 20+ includes Clinical Pharmacists, Registered Pharmacy Technicians, and certified Pharmacy Assistants, all bringing diverse expertise in automation, home health, and specialized care.

We are more than a pharmacy—we are innovators in clinical research, technology integration, and advanced medication management training. As a long-time partner in university, government, and industry-based research, we continuously test and refine new pharmacy initiatives.

Make a Meaningful Impact

We are a busy, high-impact pharmacy playing a critical role in filling gaps in local healthcare. Here, you won’t just dispense medications—you’ll form lasting connections, guiding patients through their health journeys from childhood to old age.

If you are an empathetic, forward-thinking pharmacist looking to make a real difference, we’d love to meet you. Let’s shape the future of community pharmacy together!

Responsibilities

1. Work as a member of the pharmacy team providing outstanding patient care
2. Receive and review prescriptions for patients in a timely manner
3. Gather patient information during drug therapy visits
4. Communicate with patients and pharmacy staff regarding their needs, questions, and concerns
5. Participate in CE at your own time and location to ensure you are up to date with the latest medications in the field
6. Maintain accurate pharmacy records

Skills

1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
2. Effective communication and listening skills, with patients and colleagues
3. Ability to explain complex health processes to patients so they understand and embrace treatment
4. Strong time management and triage skills in order to identify and focus on priorities
5. Comfortable with technology to operate dispensary software, document management and electronic communications
6. Desire to continuously learn new skills
7. Participate in vaccine campaigns in pharmacy and care homes
8. Strong desire to be involved in the community through health initiatives, seminars

Transportation and Housing

- Housing and transportation will be the pharmacist's responsibility upon being hired.

- Short-term stay available to facilitate getting established.

- We will pay airfare, transportation and hotel for successful applicants when you come in for an initial visit to the pharmacy and the BC Sunshine Coast.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary: $49.48-$64.96 per hour

- Bonus pay

- Overtime pay

- Paid time off

- Paid sick days

- Extensive 3rd party medical insurance plan

- BC College licensing and professional liability insurance reimbursed by the pharmacy.

- Yearly and monthly performance bonuses

- Signing bonus provided to applicants after working with us for negotiated length of time.

Career Development and Training

- Some CE and certificates (such as First Aid) paid by pharmacy.

Other Job Details

- Business hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30

- Shifts are: 8:00 to 4:00, 9:00 to 5:00, 10:00 to 5:30

- Coverage for pharmacists:

- From 8:00-9:00 - 1 pharmacist, 1 assistant, and 1 technician

- From 9:00-4:00 - 3-4 pharmacists, 4-6 assistants, and 1-2 technicians

- From 4:00-5:30 - 2-3 pharmacists, 3-5 assistants, and 1-2 technicians

- Due to our care home and mental health contracts, we are contractually obligated to have 1 pharmacist on call for rare emergencies in evenings and weekends.

- The on-call pharmacists are on a rotation.

- Compensation for on-call pharmacist works out to an average of 5 hours per week.

How To Apply

Email letter and resume to: info@howesoundpharmacy.ca

Website: https://howesoundpharmacy.ca/job-opportunities/