Pays Competitive hourly ratePharmacist market median is ~$151k (30 jobs) · Top 10% in Pharmacy for work-life (6.6/10, vs 7,385 in this specialty)

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Calgary Co-op
Calgary, Alberta

Pharmacist (Dalhousie)

Pharmacist Top 10% in PharmacyFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Retail pharmacist in Calgary. Competitive hourly pay with incentive bonus. Flexible schedules. Full benefits package.

Join Calgary Co-op as a Pharmacist (Dalhousie) in Calgary, Alberta. Calgary Co-op Pharmacies provide a highly professional environment, reflecting a deep commitment to the highest patient care standards. Our pharmacy program helps keep patients well-informed, comfortable, and healthy in the most efficient way possible.

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 Calgary Co-op 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. Additionally, they must possess authorization to administer medications by injection and obtain Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) within the specified timeframe.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient carePrescription fillingMedication administrationVaccinationInventory managementPharmacy operationsCustomer serviceTeam leadershipRegulatory compliancePatient counselingBilling proceduresRecord keepingSupervisionConflict resolutionProfessionalism

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% 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 (Dalhousie) 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 30 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
CME allowance
9%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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About Calgary Co-op

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Hourly Rate
Incentive Bonus (up to 7.5%)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Pension Plan
Employee Discount Program