Pharmacy assistant

Canada Job Bank; Banff; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Gourlay’s Pharmacy in Banff is seeking a Pharmacy assistant to join a busy team. The role involves supporting pharmacists, handling prescriptions, and managing inventory in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of related experience, be fluent in English, and demonstrate accuracy, reliability, and strong communication skills. Evening/weekend shifts are possible as part of a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required or equivalent.
• College/CEGEP or equivalent experience expected.
• 1–2 years in related role preferred.
• Must be accurate, client-focused and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of prescription information.
• Enter client data into databases.
• Assist pharmacists.
• Maintain inventories of medications and products.
• Maintain prescription records.
• Prepare medications for clients.
• Maintain supplies.
• Perform general clerical duties.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Dependable

Client focus

Oral communication

Organized

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Employer Name: Gourlay’s Pharmacy
Position: Pharmacy assistant
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $24.56 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 220 Bear Street (PO Box 1080), Suite 104, Banff, AB T1L 1B1

Gourlay’s Pharmacy, located at 220 Bear Street (PO Box 1080), Suite 104, Banff, AB T1L 1B1. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Pharmacy assistant. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend and Shift.

• The candidate must ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• The candidate must enter client information into databases.
• The candidate must help pharmacists.
• The candidate must maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products.
• The candidate must maintain prescription records.
• The candidate must prepare medications for clients.
• The candidate must maintain supplies.
• The candidate must perform general clerical duties.
• The candidate must order supplies and equipment.
• The candidate must organize and maintain inventory.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have College/CEGEP or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be able to multitask.

Work setting

• The candidate should be able to work in a pharmacy or drugstore, or within a supermarket or other business, where they can get prescription drugs.

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.