Pharmacist

Loblaw Companies Limited; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 60,614 - 83,482; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is looking for a pharmacist in Sarnia. In this role, you will prepare and dispense prescriptions, ensure inventory levels are adequate, and provide excellent customer service. Your strong communication and leadership skills will be crucial in counseling patients and managing pharmacy operations.

A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and an Ontario Class A Pharmacist licence are mandatory. The salary ranges from $44.00 to $60.60 per hour, and we encourage diverse candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Class A Pharmacist licence (Ontario).
• Superior customer relations skills and professionalism required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately to patients.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels for medications and supplements.
• Counsel patients about medications proactively.
• Administer vaccinations per regulations.

Skills

Customer relations skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Class A Pharmacist licence (Ontario)

Tools

HealthWatch Pharmacy computer system

Job description

About the Position

This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for receiving, preparing, and delivering prescriptions accurately and on time. The role includes ensuring adequate inventory levels, counseling patients, providing friendly and proactive interactions with internal and external customers, and creating awareness and education through public relations.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, dispense, and control medications accurately and timely to patients.
• Ensure medication and over‑the‑counter supplement inventory levels are adequate to meet patients’ needs.
• Counsel patients regarding new and additional medications in a friendly, positive, and proactive manner.
• Create awareness and educate customers through public relations activities such as public health days and clinics.
• Administer vaccinations and other activities legislated by the Pharmacist Scope of Practice Program.
• Provide pharmaceutical professional services such as medication reviews.
• Provide timely and positive resolution to patients’ needs and doctors’ requests or issues.
• Review and control costs at all levels within Loblaw Pharmacy.
• Provide ongoing training for all new and existing pharmacy colleagues.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Class A Pharmacist licence (Ontario).
• Proof of OCP licensure with application (OCP License number) required.
• Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism.
• Excellent leadership and performance‑management skills.
• Proven ability to build business using community‑based marketing strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including experience formulating and executing action plans.
• Strong personal computing skills and knowledge of the HealthWatch Pharmacy computer system.

Salary Range

Pay: $44.00 – $60.60 per hour.

Employee Equity and Inclusion

We have a long‑standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, and we’re committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of the application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known. Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check.