Pharmacy Manager

Loblaw Companies Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 68,880 - 94,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Comprehensive training

Flexible work options

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is hiring for a Pharmacy leadership role in Canada. You will supervise staff, manage budgeted sales and the dispensary, and ensure accurate medication preparation and patient counseling.

The role emphasizes inventory control, customer service, and ensuring high standards of safety and professionalism in a busy pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy degree and a Class A Pharmacists license are mandatory.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven people management and customer service strengths.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance to staff.
• Hire and manage staff performance.
• Ensure accurate preparation and timely dispense of medications to patients.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels for patient needs.
• Counsel patients and educate customers on medications.

Skills

Communication

People management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy

Pharmacist license (Class A)

Tools

Healthwatch Pharmacy systems

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Here at Loblaw, we take pride and ownership in helping Canadians live life well. We’re looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for our Pharmacy customers and delighting them every step of the way! We can offer progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a great benefits package! Come share our vision and passion in delivering a superior customer experience. Be a part of our growing Health & Wellness philosophy that includes: Pharmacy, Dietitian, Medical and Optical services.

This position reports to the Director of Pharmacy Operations and is responsible for receiving, preparing and delivery of Rx accurately and timely. Ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet patient’s needs, and counsel with appropriate documentation to all patients. Provide friendly, positive and pro‑active interaction with all internal and external customers as well as create awareness and educate customers through public relations. Supervise and provide guidance and direction to staff, with the accountability of the financial and operational success of the department.

What you’ll do

• Supervise and provide guidance and direction to staff
• Responsible for hiring and managing the performance of staff
• Accountable for the financial and operational success of the department
• Prepare, dispense and control medications accurately and timely to patients
• Ensure medication and over the counter supplements inventory levels is adequate to meet patients’ needs
• Counsel patients in regards to new and additional medications in a friendly, positive and pro‑active interaction
• Create awareness and educate customers through public relations (public health days, clinics, etc.)
• Provide timely and positive resolution to patient’s needs and Doctor’s requests/issues
• Obtain and review budgeted sales and net contribution
• Identify and report sales opportunities both internally and externally
• Review and control costs at all levels within Loblaw Pharmacy (dispensary)

What you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy and a Class A Pharmacists license mandatory
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail environment
• Strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong people management skills and the ability to motivate and coach others
• Excellent customer service skills and a strong sense of professionalism
• Proven ability to build the business using community based marketing strategies
• Strong problem solving skills including the experience formulating and executing action plans
• Strong personal computing skills, as well as knowledge of Healthwatch Pharmacy systems, an asset

If you want to join a fast‑paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you!

Apply today!

We have a long‑standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Must be 18 years or older to complete mandatory criminal background check, details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range: $50.00 - $68.75 per hour. Self‑reported experience, knowledge and regional factors may influence the actual offer for the position.