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Save-On-Foods
Calgary, Alberta

Pharmacist (Temporary)

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Call expectations
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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • vision of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B. C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®. We are hiring for a Temporary Pharmacist at our Trinity Hill location in Calgary, AB. This is a temporary position expected to last approximately 5 months. You will be responsible for: Managing day-to-day pharmacy operations including dispensing, maximizing clinical opportunities, and administering vaccinations. Maintaining inventory within the pharmacy. Ensuring compliance with Provincial and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures. Remaining current on latest trends in the pharmacy industry by keeping up with new medications and clinical opportunities. Offering private consultations to our patients while maintaining a patient-centred care culture. Providing clinical services including medication management and health screening. You have: A Canadian Pharmacist licence and are in good standing with the respective College of Pharmacists. Your injection certification. Proficiency with Pharmacy Software solutions, preferably Kroll. Experience with Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) and completed mandatory training when required. The ability to assess, plan and apply clinical knowledge when required. Additional training or certifications (considered an asset). Here are some of the perks we have to offer: Comprehensive benefits package. Company-funded pension plan. Get paid every Friday! Educational reimbursements. Exclusive team member offers and discounts. Wellness and team member assistance program. Opportunities for career advancement into management or clinical positions. IND11 Join our Team! Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team! As a community-focused retailer, we offer great career opportunities in a fast-paced, exciting environment, while providing ongoing training to invest in our team members so they can develop and achieve their goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day pharmacy operations, including dispensing and administering vaccinations. Maintain inventory and ensure compliance with regulations while providing patient-centred care.

Requirements

A Canadian Pharmacist licence in good standing and injection certification are required. Proficiency with pharmacy software and experience with Opioid Agonist Treatment are also necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy Software ProficiencyOpioid Agonist Treatment ExperienceClinical Knowledge Assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist (Temporary) at Save-On-Foods 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 7,775 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pharmacist Career Context

Save-On-Foods holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 54% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

6.6/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,775 active roles in this specialty

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About Save-On-Foods

Retail
Langley, BC
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company-Funded Pension Plan
Educational Reimbursements
Team Member Discounts
Wellness Program
Career Advancement Opportunities