Pharmacy Assistant

The North West Company; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative retailer is seeking dedicated Pharmacy Assistants to support remote communities in northern Canada. This exciting role offers relocation assistance and a chance to contribute to patient-centered health services. As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient care and pharmacy operations run smoothly. With a focus on community respect and inclusivity, this position promises a rewarding career with growth opportunities. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your financial goals through competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Subsidized Housing

Paid Vacation Travel

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a pharmacy assistant required.
• Certification from a recognized pharmacy technician program is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist with prescription filling and administrative duties.
• Perform data entry and maintain inventory control.

Skills

Pharmacy Assistant Experience

Certification from Pharmacy Technician Program

Communication Skills

Kroll Pharmacy Management System

Data Entry Skills

Education

Certification from College or Online Pharmacy Technician Program

Tools

Kroll Pharmacy Management System

Job description

The North West Company is hiring pharmacy assistants to support remote communities in northern Canada. This is a relocation position, and if you are selected, NWC will provide full financial and logistical relocation support. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please note that this position is only open to candidates who are already certified by a college or online pharmacy technician school, AND have two or more years of experience as a pharmacy assistant.

Along with relocation assistance, we offer :

• Subsidized housing
• Paid vacation travel
• And more.

All of this means: We take care of most of your everyday expenses, so that you can save and achieve your financial goals faster, whether paying off student loans, saving for a house, traveling, or other personal goals.

Our mission : “To advance and provide comprehensive and innovative patient-centered health services to under-served and hard-to-reach regions.”

Joining NWC offers a rewarding career with growth opportunities and meaningful work. You will work in a community where you are appreciated and needed, with reasonable hours and a good work-life balance. We also support employment opportunities for spouses to join this adventure.

NWC is a leading retailer serving under-served rural communities and urban neighborhoods in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores focus on food and everyday household needs. Visit northwest.ca for more information.

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will assist the Pharmacist with prescription filling and administrative duties, supporting patient care and pharmacy operations as a team member.

Your Role :

• Receive prescriptions, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal/regulatory requirements;
• Perform data entry, price checks, and report generation using pharmacy systems;
• Fill prescriptions under supervision;
• Select, measure, and prepare products;
• Label prescriptions and organize for the Pharmacist;
• Assist with cognitive services and inventory control;
• Maintain stock levels and check for expired medications;
• Organize supplies and clerical tasks.

Desired Skills & Experience :

• Certification from a college or online pharmacy technician program;
• At least two years of pharmacy assistant experience;
• Experience with report generation, receipts, invoices, and filing;
• Experience with medication preparation and delivery;
• Ability to work independently;
• Proficiency with Kroll pharmacy management system;
• Experience in retail or administration is a plus;
• Strong communication skills;
• Respect for community differences and policy adherence.

Our Culture :

• Customer focus
• Passion for work
• Leadership and development
• Respect and inclusivity
• Trust building

The North West Company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including religions, ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for learning and advancement. We appreciate your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.