Pharmacist - 1 Year Contract w. Signing Bonus

Shoppers Drug Mart; Edson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A locally owned pharmacy in Edson, Alberta is seeking a pharmacist to join their team. This role offers opportunities for full-scope practice, competitive wages starting at $70/hour, and a $10,000 signing bonus. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills. Enjoy life in a vibrant community surrounded by nature and benefit from a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $10,000

Competitive wages

RRSP matching up to 3%

Funding for CE and conferences

Store discount

Moving expenses negotiable

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and coaching abilities are essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Comfortable using pharmacy software and technology.
• Commitment to ongoing education and Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescription and OTC counselling.
• Ensure accurate dispensing and compliance with standards.
• Deliver full-scope professional services.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers.
• Maintain dispensary security and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Strong clinical judgement

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Customer service

Problem-solving

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

Summary

Join our progressive, clinically focused Shoppers Drug Mart in Edson, Alberta—a perfect opportunity for pharmacists who want to practice to full scope, grow professionally, and enjoy an active lifestyle in one of Alberta’s most scenic regions.

Why Edson?

• Unbeatable Location: Conveniently located between Edmonton and Jasper National Park—easy access to the city, with mountains, lakes, and trails minutes away.
• Outdoor Paradise: Ideal for anyone who loves hiking, skiing, camping, fishing, mountain adventures, and year-round outdoor activities.
• Young, Vibrant Community: Edson has a younger demographic, strong community feel, affordable living, and a welcoming lifestyle.

Why Our Store?

• Strong clinical focus with full-scope practice opportunities (injections, prescribing, assessments, chronic disease management).
• Supportive environment for skill development and expanding clinical services.

Compensation & Perks

• $10,000+ signing bonus with a one-year contract
• PEBC fees paid (for new grads)
• Annual licence + liability insurance paid
• Competitive wages: $70+/hour
• RRSP matching up to 3%
• Funding for CE, conferences, and additional certifications
• Store discount
• Moving expenses, living allowance, or accommodation negotiable

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Practice

• Provide prescription and OTC counselling
• Ensure accurate dispensing and compliance with all regulatory/standards requirements
• Deliver full-scope professional services
• Collaborate with other health-care providers to support patient care

Workflow & Inventory

• Maintain dispensary security and patient confidentiality
• Manage workflow queues, documentation, and will-call bins
• Monitor inventory, expired product, and ordering
• Adhere to all controlled-substance regulations

Operations

• Maintain professional, organized work areas
• Review/action store communications
• File medication or privacy incident reports

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgement, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Leadership and coaching abilities
• Excellent communication and customer service
• Comfortable with pharmacy software and technology
• Commitment to ongoing education and Health & Safety standards

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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