No salary listed — similar Pharmacist roles pay ~$139k (median of 179 jobs)

6.6/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,385 active roles in this specialty

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Calgary Co-op
Calgary, Alberta

Pharmacist - Beacon Pharmacy (Sheldon Chumir)

Pharmacist Top 10% in PharmacyFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Retail pharmacy. Injections. APA required. Great benefits. Pension after 2 years. Flexible schedule.

Join Calgary Co-op as a Pharmacist - Beacon Pharmacy (Sheldon Chumir) in Calgary, Alberta. Beacon Pharmacy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calgary Co-op and is looking for a Pharmacist to join the team. Calgary Co-op, owned by members, is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America.

Key Responsibilities

  • Routine and regular administration of injections and vaccinations.
  • Provide information and patient-orientated advice to customers concerning the proper use of prescription medication, as well as over-the-counter or self medication products.
  • Be aware and informed of Beacon Pharmacy contracts, customer care and service standards, policies and procedures, and practices while maintaining a high level of security. Pharmacy operations:
  • Be familiar with all merchandise carried in the department, as well as be aware of new products and trends pertaining to the pharmaceutical and retail pharmacy industry.

Requirements

  • Supervise pharmacy technicians according to the applicable rules and regulations.
  • Assist in department operating objectives, preparation of reports, compiling statistics, processing invoices, preparing claims, and preparing Business Plans and Budgets.
  • Participate with the yearend performance review and development action plan.
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSc. Pharm)

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with Calgary Co-op in Calgary, Alberta.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and be licensed with the Alberta College of Pharmacists. Authorization to administer medications by injection is required, and an Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) must be obtained within a specified timeframe.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmaceutical CarePrescription FillingPatient CounselingVaccination AdministrationInventory ManagementPharmacy OperationsRegulatory CompliancePatient RelationsBilling ProceduresStaff Supervision

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist - Beacon Pharmacy (Sheldon Chumir) at Calgary Co-op a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,385 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Calgary Co-op

Retail
Calgary, Alberta
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Incentive plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Vision coverage
Pension plan after 2 years
Employee discount program
In-house training and education