Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk‑in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

What you'll do:

• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of prepared medication by checking each prescription and ensuring legal compliance and product quality. This includes weekly strip packaged medications, compliance packages and all non‑packaged products


• Responsible for ensuring appropriate corrections are completed when identified


• Accurately count and reconcile Narcotic and Controlled medications


• Responsible for checking products in an organized and efficient manner to maintain workflow and ensure delivery routes leave at their scheduled times


• Patient privacy and confidentiality is protected in accordance with regulations


• Keep current with and align with legal requirements, professional standards, and where provided, workplace policies and procedures


• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What you bring:

• Licensed and registered with the College of Pharmacists as Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT), in good standing


• Liability insurance to legally practice as a RPhT


• A minimum of 1 year of continuous working experience in a pharmacy environment (Long Term Care, Hospital, or Retail)


• Experience with high volume filling environments is preferred


• Experience working with PacMed or PacVision is an asset


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills


• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills


• Complete work with minimal supervision


• Teammate and Leadership skills


• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate‑Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award‑winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co‑workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open‑minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast‑paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Job function

Health Care Provider

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada