Pharmacist Manager – Northwest Territories

The North West Company Inc.; Alaska; Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The North West Company as a Pharmacist Manager, where you'll work in remote communities throughout the Northwest Territories. This role emphasizes impactful healthcare, leadership, and community engagement, with substantial support for relocation. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and valuable benefits while making a difference in healthcare access.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Sign-on bonus, retention bonus, and annual performance incentives

Subsidized housing

Monthly food allowance

Paid vacation travel

Employer-paid pension plan

Employee Ownership Plan with company-matched contributions

Optional RRSP program

Opportunities for spousal employment

Full financial and logistical relocation support

Qualifications

• Licensed by a Canadian Provincial College of Pharmacists.
• Meets Continuing Education requirements for provincial licensure.
• Previous pharmacy management experience preferred (minimum one year).

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy team through orientation, training, and day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with Provincial Pharmacy Regulations and Practice Standards.
• Provide patient-focused, outcome-based care with collaboration across local healthcare.

Skills

Effective communication

Community-oriented mindset

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software (Kroll experience required)

Job description

Looking for more than just a pharmacy job?

At Northern/NorthMart, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a real difference—every single day. Step into a career where your expertise improves lives, where you're valued by your community, and where you're supported with an industry-leading compensation and relocation package.

We’re hiring Pharmacist Managers to serve remote and northern communities across the Northwest Territories. This is a relocation-based opportunity, with full financial and logistical support provided by The North West Company (NWC).

Why Join Us?
Relocating for work is a big step—we make it worth it.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonus, retention bonus, and annual performance incentives
• Subsidized housing
• Monthly food allowance
• Paid vacation travel
• Employer-paid pension plan
• Employee Ownership Plan with company-matched contributions
• Optional RRSP program
• Opportunities for spousal employment
• Full financial and logistical relocation support

In many of our communities, everyday expenses such as rent, groceries, and utilities are heavily subsidized or covered. That means you can bank the majority of your earnings, allowing you to reach your financial goals faster—whether it’s paying off student loans, saving for a home, or planning your next adventure.

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

Your Role

• Comply with Provincial Pharmacy Regulations and ensure adherence to Practice Standards and Guidelines
• Follow the Provincial Drug Formulary and advise the Manager, Retail Pharmacy, on any regulatory changes
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow practices consistent with the Privacy Act
• Ensure compliance with NIHB Claims Submission
• Ensure compliance with Store Operating Procedures as defined by the HP&S division and implement operational standards
• Lead the pharmacy team through orientation, training, and day-to-day operations
• Provide patient-focused, outcome-based care with strong collaboration across the healthcare team and local agencies
• Build and nurture relationships with healthcare centers, nursing stations, and physician clinics
• Identify business opportunities that enhance community pharmacy services

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Licensed by a Canadian Provincial College of Pharmacists
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Meets Continuing Education requirements for provincial licensure
• Effective communication skills to counsel, educate, and instruct patients, staff, and healthcare professionals
• Previous pharmacy management experience preferred (minimum one year)
• Community-oriented mindset with a commitment to meaningful care
• Proficiency in pharmacy software (Kroll experience required)
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
• Passion for improving access to health services in remote communities

Location
Remote communities throughout the Northwest Territories
About Us
The North West Company is a trusted retailer serving underserved rural and remote communities in Northern Canada, Western Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean. We offer much more than groceries—we’re a community hub. Learn more at northwest.ca.

A Career with Purpose
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join a company where your work is appreciated, where you’ll enjoy professional growth, and where your success supports healthier communities. We even offer employment opportunities for spouses, because we know this can be an adventure worth sharing.

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including but not limited to: Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now. Your future—and your community—is waiting.

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