Pharmacist

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Hamilton, ON, is hiring a full-time Pharmacist to provide safe, patient-centered pharmaceutical care on-site.

The role includes dispensing prescriptions, reviewing therapy for safety and effectiveness, and counseling customers on medications, interactions, and proper use. The Pharmacist will collaborate with health care providers, support vaccination programs, supervise staff, manage inventory, and ensure regulatory compliance while contributing to a welcoming

Qualifications

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, in good standing.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and therapeutic guidelines, with strong clinical judgment.
• Proficiency in dispensing systems, prescription processing, and inventory management in a retail setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for counseling and collaboration with health care professionals.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance, patient safety, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and safely.
• Review medication therapy for safety and effectiveness.
• Counsel customers on proper medication use, side effects and interactions.
• Collaborate with health care providers and internal teams to support medication management.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and patient safety across operations.
• Supervise pharmacy assistants and technicians.
• Manage inventory and support immunization services and medication reviews.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment for the community.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing systems

Prescription processing

Inventory management

Job description

Company Description

Shoppers Drug Mart is a leading Canadian pharmacy retailer with over 1,200 stores nationwide, built on a strong foundation of professional expertise and personal service. Originating as a single pharmacy in Toronto, the organization has grown to become an integral part of the daily lives of Canadians across generations. The company is committed to delivering accessible health care services and trusted advice in local communities. Shoppers Drug Mart emphasizes customer-centered care, believing that success is achieved one customer at a time. Team members are encouraged to uphold high standards of service, integrity, and professionalism in every interaction.

Role Description

The Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role based in Hamilton, ON, responsible for providing safe, accurate, and patient-centered pharmaceutical care. Day-to-day responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, reviewing medication therapy for safety and effectiveness, and providing counseling to customers on proper medication use, side effects, and interactions. The Pharmacist collaborates with other health care providers and internal teams to support medication management, chronic disease management, and health promotion initiatives. The role also involves maintaining regulatory compliance, supervising pharmacy assistants and technicians, managing inventory, and supporting store health care programs such as vaccinations and medication reviews. The successful candidate will help foster a welcoming, inclusive environment that promotes trust and supports the health and well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, in good standing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and therapeutic guidelines, with strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in pharmacy dispensing systems, prescription processing, and inventory management in a retail or community pharmacy setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to counsel patients, collaborate with health care professionals, and provide respectful, inclusive service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance, patient safety, and confidentiality, including adherence to provincial and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Experience with immunization services, medication reviews, and other clinical pharmacy programs is an asset.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required in a community pharmacy setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or equivalent recognized pharmacy degree.