Pharmacist

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Ottawa, ON, invites a licensed Pharmacist to join our full-time, on-site team. You will dispense prescriptions accurately, provide medication counseling, and support immunizations and clinical services.

Collaborate with pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals to ensure regulatory compliance, patient safety, and high-quality care in a busy community setting.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical pharmacy skills and medication therapy management.
• Proficiency in patient counseling and education on medications.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal regulations and controlled substances handling.
• Experience with pharmacy information systems and documentation tools.
• Ability to work with pharmacists, staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and provide medication counseling.
• Conduct immunizations and clinical services, including medication reviews.
• Check for therapeutic appropriateness and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain patient records and support inventory management, including controlled substances.
• Collaborate with pharmacy assistants and store colleagues to support operations.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy skills

Counseling skills

Regulatory knowledge

Dispensing accuracy

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy or PharmD

Licensed Pharmacist

Ontario licensure eligibility

Job description

Company Description

Shoppers Drug Mart is a leading Canadian pharmacy retailer that has been meeting community health care needs for over 50 years. What began as a single Toronto pharmacy has grown into a network of more than 1,200 stores across Canada. The organization combines professional expertise with personalized service, striving to deliver a positive experience for every customer. Shoppers Drug Mart remains committed to the belief that long-term success is built one customer at a time through the dedication of its team members. Pharmacists at Shoppers Drug Mart play a central role in supporting the health and well-being of Canadians of all ages.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Pharmacist role located in Ottawa, ON. The Pharmacist will dispense prescriptions accurately, provide medication counseling, and offer evidence-based advice on drug therapies, side effects, and interactions. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing clinical services such as medication reviews and immunizations, checking for therapeutic appropriateness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and store policies. The role involves collaborating with pharmacy assistants and other healthcare professionals, maintaining accurate patient records, and supporting inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and handling controlled substances. The Pharmacist will also contribute to customer service, health promotion initiatives, and the overall operational efficiency of the pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical pharmacy skills, including prescription verification, drug utilization review, and medication therapy management.
• Proficiency in patient counseling, communication, and education on medications, chronic disease management, and preventive care.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal pharmacy regulations, standards of practice, and controlled substances handling.
• Ability to use pharmacy information systems, dispensing software, and documentation tools accurately and efficiently.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills for working with pharmacy staff, store colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced community pharmacy environment.
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (or eligibility for licensure in Ontario).
• Completion of a Bachelor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or equivalent accredited pharmacy degree.
• Immunization certification and experience providing clinical services (e.g., flu shots, medication reviews) are assets.
• Commitment to equitable, inclusive, and patient-centered care, with a focus on serving diverse communities.