Pharmacy Student

Loblaw; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is offering a community pharmacy internship in Ottawa where you will gain practical experience bridging academic studies with real-world practice at a leading Canadian retailer. You will engage with customers, learn the expanding responsibilities of a community pharmacist, and grow your skills alongside licensed professionals in a busy retail setting.

You will develop communication with patients, staff and health care colleagues, deepen knowledge of OTC products and

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a pharmacy program.
• Interest in community pharmacy practice.
• Focus on delivering a positive customer experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers at the pharmacy counter.
• Protect customer confidentiality and manage consent per privacy rules.
• Remain visible and approachable while on duty.
• Learn about expanding responsibilities of a community pharmacist.
• Improve communication with patients, staff, and health professionals.
• Expand knowledge of OTC products, pharmacotherapy, disease-state management, and patient counseling.
• Gain experience in retail pharmacy management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Privacy compliance

Retail pharmacy

Education

Pharmacy student

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.

This position offers practical experience for pharmacy students within a community retail setting. This role is designed to help you bridge your academic studies with real world practice.

What you’ll do

• Greet customers as they approach the pharmacy counter.
• Maintain customer confidentiality and manage consent according to privacy requirements.
• Remain clearly identifiable to the public while on duty.
• Learn about the expanding responsibilities of a community pharmacist.
• Improve your communication skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
• Expand your knowledge of OTC products, drug therapy, disease state management, and patient counseling.
• Gain experience in the management of a retail pharmacy.

What you’ll need

• Current enrollment in a pharmacy program.
• An interest in community pharmacy practice.
• A focus on providing a positive experience for customers.
• Strong communication skills.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

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.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$20.90 - $28.60 / 20,90$ - 28,60$ (per hour / de l’heure)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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