Staff Pharmacist

What you’ll do :

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy Department by ensuring all prescriptions are filled accurately, efficiently, and safely.
• Provide patient counselling and education on prescriptions and non-prescription medications, administer injections / immunizations and review patient profiles to identify drug related problems and monitor medication adherence.
• Complete adjudication and sale of prescriptions and other purchases using the pharmacy software and point of sale (POS) systems.
• Supervise and train other dispensary staff as required to maintain efficient workflow within the dispensary.
• Support accurate pricing, ordering, and receiving procedures to minimize shrink and optimize sales, and assist customers in locating merchandise on the sales floor.
• Comply with all Federal and Provincial legal requirements, Pharmacy Standards of Practice and with Homestead Co-ops policies and procedures.

Who you’ll work with :

The Team : You will report to the Pharmacy Manager and work with the Pharmacy team to demonstrate customer focus and strive for a culture of trust, teamwork, and self-development.

The Community : Portage la Prairie is the City of Possibilities, in Central Plains Manitoba. About 45 minutes west of Winnipeg, you’ll find this city and world’s largest Coca Cola can! Home to about 13,000 residents, Portage la Prairie has the big city amenities with the small town feel.

It offers low housing costs and a variety of fun-filled activities. Families from all over love to visit the city’s famous Splash Island Water Park and splash the day away under the prairie sun.

Why it matters :

Our commitment to our members and the community means that we strive to make a positive impact every day. We believe that our success should be shared, and we work hard to create value for our communities.

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canada, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at .

Who you are :

You are looking for a career in Pharmacy and :

• Are licensed, registered and in good standing with College of Pharmacists of Manitoba or are eligible for licensure.
• Have authorization to administer drugs and vaccines by injection.
• Are authorized to prescribe a drug for self-limiting conditions / smoking cessation and / or other advanced practice authorizations would be considered an asset.
• Experience with Kroll pharmacy software would be considered an asset.
• Are honest, trustworthy, results oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do.
• Can work in a team environment or independently, have strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

What we offer :

• Competitive salaries reviewed annually, purchase rebate, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• An annual short-term incentive (bonus) program, where for the first 2 years of employment in this position, Homestead Co-op will guarantee a minimum of 5% of your salary to be paid out.

To qualify, you must be employed by Homestead Co-op at the time of the bonus payout.

• Reimbursement for approved continued education courses / activities, annual licensing fees, Pharmacists Manitoba membership, liability insurance and PEBC exam fees for new graduates.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply online. This position will remain posted until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP

Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work.

We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.