Pharmacy Assistant I - FT

Lawtons; Summerside; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join our national pharmacy team across banners in Canada. You will participate in prescription assembly, data entry, and behind-the-counter tasks to support patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates have a Pharmacy Assistant Diploma and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to company standards and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards.

Responsibilities

• Prescription assembly and data entry: processing prescription requests and refills.
• Filing prescriptions, ordering and replenishing supplies, and cleaning.
• Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs.
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope.
• Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns.

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 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 taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

You' ll be part of our pharmacy team that' s 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:

Prescription assembly and data entry:

• Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests)
• Receiving in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
• Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs
• Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning
• Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly
• Scheduling professional clinical services
• Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tall man lettering, manual third parties
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope

What you bring to the table:

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards

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.