Pharmacist

Sobeys; Yarmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Employee share ownership plan

10% in-store discount

Job summary

Sobeys is seeking a Pharmacist to join our national pharmacy team. You will provide patient‑centered care, offer counseling on therapies, and manage medication reviews and vaccinations across Sobeys pharmacies.

This role emphasizes collaboration with team members to deliver consistent, high‑quality health services and maintain strict regulatory compliance. The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and an active Pharmacist license in good standing in the province of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in good standing in the province of responsibility.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate warmth, empathy and compassion while delivering patient‑centered care and excellent service.
• Provide patient counseling and education for new therapies to patients and caregivers.
• Initiate care plans, follow up and complete proper documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide health and wellness services across locations.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements and industry trends.

Skills

Patient counseling

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Vaccinations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

76 Starrs Rd, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2T6, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to start fresh?

We are passionate about promoting the health and well‑being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team, which is committed to providing exceptional patient‑centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s where you’ll have an impact:

• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient’s best interest to achieve excellence in patient‑centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services (e.g., disease state management, medication reviews, adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines).
• Provide patient counseling and education for new therapies to patients and caregivers, tailoring the approach to the needs and concerns of the patient (e.g., literacy, hearing loss, privacy).
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation.
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health and wellness services to all patients.
• Actively engage in all areas of Fusion to ensure patients experience seamless care and a consistent pharmacy experience across locations.
• Ensure prescription safety by prioritizing technical functions and delegating tasks to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required.
• Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings and programs, providing each customer/patient with the program that best meets their health care needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI).

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in the province of responsibility.

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in‑store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top‑up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

76 Starrs Rd, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2T6, Canada