Pharmacist-13th Ave Pharmacy

What you’ll do :

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist is responsible for assisting the Pharmacy Manager with the overall operations of the Pharmacy department.

Responsibilities include delivering world-class customer service, ordering and stocking pharmaceuticals, filling patient prescriptions, and providing information to customers.

Our Pharmacists provide patient-focused care, including clinical services, counselling and professional advice on prescriptions and OTC products, and administering injections and immunizations.

• Obtain, interpret, and evaluate all prescriptions to ensure therapeutic appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with health care professionals in the community to ensure optimal patient care.
• Supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians.
• Oversee all dispensing duties carried out by a Pharmacy Assistant to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of all prescription dispensed.
• Ensure all medication dispensing processes are accurate and appropriately managed.

Why it matters :

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities.

Who you are :

You are looking for a career in Pharmacy and :

• You have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy ( or a Doctorate in Pharmacy ( from a recognized institution and are registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacy
• Preference is given to those with Additional Prescribing Authority (APA) designation or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
• You’re familiar with the Kroll pharmacy system (preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Strong leadership skills with a high level of integrity and work ethic
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Ability to adapt to new technology
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
• Action-oriented with a positive, energetic approach
• Demonstrate the Co-op values of excellence, community, integrity, and people in every aspect of their approach
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.

Core Competencies :

Proven abilities in the following competencies are considered an asset :

• Communicates Effectively developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages Complexity making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Collaborates building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Situational Adaptability adapting approach and demeanor in real-time to match the shifting demands of different situations

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.

We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.