Pharmacist - Red River Co-op

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail co-op in Manitoba is seeking a Pharmacist to provide patient-focused services and oversee pharmacy staff. The role requires a valid Manitoba pharmacist license and strong communication skills. Candidates with at least 2 years of experience preferred. Benefits include group insurance, a pension plan, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Group insurance

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of pharmacy experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused services and advice on medications.
• Supervise pharmacy staff to ensure prescription accuracy.
• Ensure accurate medication dispensing and oversee delivery.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Valid pharmacist license for Manitoba

Tools

Kroll pharmacy software

Job description

Start Your Career with one of Manitoba’s Top Employers!

Our roots ground us in a rapidly changing world, allowing us to innovate and grow. We started with one Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg and have expanded to 50 gas bars, 24 car washes, 6 cardlocks, 9 food stores, 8 pharmacies, and an oil supply centre. Our trucks deliver fuel across Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

We continue to grow by developing modern ways to deliver premium products and exceptional customer service.

This role offers opportunities for career advancement within Red River Co-op, a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System with 160 retail co-ops across western Canada.

Red River Co-op is seeking a Pharmacist. The Pharmacist provides patient-focused services and professional advice on prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and health issues. They build relationships with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and oversee Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants in medication delivery and patient assistance.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Providing services such as injections, medication reviews, and minor ailment prescribing.
• Offering advice on prescriptions and OTC medications, including indications, dosages, side effects, and interactions.
• Ensuring accurate medication dispensing, managing timely delivery, reporting, invoicing, ordering, and communication.
• Supervising pharmacy staff to ensure prescription accuracy and effectiveness.

About You:

To succeed, you should have:

• A valid pharmacist license for Manitoba, good standing with the College of Pharmacists Manitoba, and no practice restrictions.
• At least 2 years of pharmacy experience (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Kroll pharmacy software is an asset.
• The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong, independent problem-solving skills.

Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment process by contacting Human Resources at [phone] or in person at 10 Prairie Way, Winnipeg.

Total Rewards:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including group insurance, a pension plan, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional development with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary courses. Additional details will be shared during the interview process.