Pharmacist

Pharmaprix; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaprix in Gatineau, QC is seeking a licensed pharmacist to join our community-focused team. You will dispense prescriptions, provide medication counseling, and help clients understand drug interactions and safety in a welcoming environment.

You will collaborate with pharmacy assistants and health professionals, manage medication profiles and inventory, and contribute to health promotion initiatives while upholding provincial regulations and company standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (or eligibility for licensure in Quebec).
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and medication safety, including drug interactions and contraindications.
• Proficiency in prescription interpretation, dispensing systems, and pharmacy management software.
• Excellent client service and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, empathetic counseling in both routine and sensitive situations.
• Attention to detail and sound clinical judgment when reviewing prescriptions and medication profiles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and coordinate with pharmacy staff and other healthcare providers.
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage workload, documentation, and inventory in a busy community pharmacy.
• Fluency in French; functional English communication skills are an asset for serving diverse clients.
• Previous experience in a community pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Commitment to ethical practice, continuous learning, and adherence to regulatory and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently.
• Provide medication counseling and advise clients on use, interactions, and safety.
• Review prescriptions, perform clinical assessments, and manage medication profiles.
• Collaborate with pharmacy assistants and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain inventory and records, and support health promotion initiatives in-store.
• Deliver attentive, personalized service and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Pharmacology knowledge

Prescription interpretation

Patient counseling

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

French fluency

Ethical practice

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Prescription dispensing systems

Pharmacy management software

Job description

Company Description Pharmaprix has been serving communities across Quebec for over 50 years through a locally managed network of pharmacies. The company is committed to professional expertise and personalized service, placing individual client satisfaction at the center of its success. Deeply rooted in local communities, Pharmaprix maintains strong ties to its origins and values dedicated, client-focused care. Team members are encouraged to prioritize the health, beauty, and everyday needs of clients while providing a thoughtful and tailored in-store experience.

Role Description This full-time Pharmacist role is an on-site position based in Gatineau, QC. The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescription medications accurately, providing medication counseling, and advising clients on appropriate use, side effects, and drug interactions. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing prescriptions, performing clinical assessments, managing medication profiles, and ensuring compliance with provincial regulations and pharmacy standards. The role also involves collaborating with pharmacy assistants and other healthcare professionals, maintaining inventory and records, and supporting health promotion initiatives within the store. The Pharmacist is expected to deliver attentive, personalized service and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for all clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (or eligibility for licensure in Quebec).
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and medication safety, including drug interactions and contraindications.
• Proficiency in prescription interpretation, dispensing systems, and pharmacy management software.
• Excellent client service and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, empathetic counseling in both routine and sensitive situations.
• Attention to detail and sound clinical judgment when reviewing prescriptions and medication profiles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and coordinate with pharmacy staff and other healthcare providers.
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage workload, documentation, and inventory in a busy community pharmacy.
• Fluency in French; functional English communication skills are an asset for serving diverse clients.
• Previous experience in a community pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Commitment to ethical practice, continuous learning, and adherence to regulatory and company policies.