About the role#
As a Pharmacy Student, you will gain hands-on experience in pharmacy operations, administration, and customer care. This role is designed to support your training as you work toward becoming a licensed Pharmacist. You will work on-site in a retail environment, contributing to daily pharmacy activities and professional services.
What you'll do#
- Perform professional pharmacy tasks appropriate to your education level.
- Handle prescription assembly, data entry, and filing.
- Process customer transactions and manage prescription intake and release.
- Support pharmacy operations through compounding, pill pack assembly, and drug order management.
- Maintain the pharmacy by ordering supplies, replenishing stock, and cleaning.
- Answer phones and promote all Profile programs to customers.
- Adhere to company standards and contribute to employee and customer engagement.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Pharmacy program at a recognized institution.
- Previous experience working in a pharmacy.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage strict deadlines.
- A self-directed approach to your work.
Location & details#
- Location: Scarborough, Ontario.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Sobeys
Sobeys is a Canadian grocery retailer with over 115 years of experience in the food industry. The company operates approximately 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces under various banners including Safeway, IGA, Foodland, and FreshCo. It also manages more than 350 retail fuel locations. Based in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, the organization employs over 17,000 people.
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