High Paying Pharmacist Jobs in Canada with Sponsorship — Terrace, BC

Advance Your Pharmacy Career in Terrace, BC with a Leading Retail Pharmacy Team, Competitive Pay, and Comprehensive Benefits
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Pharmacist
Employer: Sobeys Capital Inc.
Location: Terrace, BC
Wage: $70.00 Per Hour
Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full time
Schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

Job Overview
Sobeys Capital Inc. is seeking a qualified and patient-focused Pharmacist to join its community or retail pharmacy team in Terrace, British Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed pharmacy professional who is committed to safe medication practices, high-quality patient care, accurate dispensing, and effective pharmacy operations. The successful candidate will provide professional medication advice, review prescriptions, compound pharmaceutical products, maintain medication records, manage pharmaceutical inventory, and support the safe storage and distribution of medications. You will also supervise and coordinate pharmacy staff, contribute to quality assurance activities, and help ensure that pharmaceutical products meet required standards for safety, potency, purity, uniformity, and stability. The position offers a competitive wage of $70.00 per hour, permanent full-time employment, comprehensive benefits, and employer-supported relocation. LMIA sponsorship is available for qualified international candidates.

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a related pharmacy discipline
• Professional pharmacy education meeting applicable Canadian licensing requirements

Experience

• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
• Experience in community or retail pharmacy is beneficial
• Experience in medication dispensing, prescription review, pharmaceutical compounding, inventory management, and patient counselling is an asset
• Experience supervising pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, or other pharmacy staff is beneficial
• Experience in quality assurance or quality control is an asset

Work Setting

• Community or retail pharmacy
• Professional healthcare environment in Terrace, BC
• Employer-supported relocation costs
• Willingness to relocate to Terrace, British Columbia
• Customer-facing role involving direct interaction with patients and healthcare professionals
• Fast-paced pharmacy environment requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and professional judgement

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Advise customers on medication indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and appropriate dosage
• Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals accurately to customers and other healthcare professionals
• Review prescriptions carefully and verify appropriate dosage and medication instructions
• Advise customers on the safe selection and use of non-prescription medications
• Order, receive, organize, and maintain adequate stocks of pharmaceutical supplies
• Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by accurately calculating, measuring, and mixing required quantities of drugs and other ingredients
• Maintain accurate customer medication profiles and required records, including registries for poisons, narcotics, and controlled drugs
• Manage the safe storage, packaging, handling, and distribution of medicinal products
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, and other pharmacy staff
• Provide guidance and instruction to pharmacy team members and support their professional development
• Monitor medication and pharmaceutical handling procedures to support patient safety and regulatory compliance
• Control the quality of drug products during production and preparation to ensure required standards of potency, purity, uniformity, stability, and safety are maintained
• Evaluate pharmaceutical product labelling, packaging, and advertising for accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to prescriptions, medications, inventory, controlled substances, and pharmacy operations
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers regarding medication-related concerns
• Identify potential medication interactions, contraindications, dosage concerns, and other prescription-related issues and take appropriate action
• Follow applicable pharmacy legislation, professional standards, workplace policies, and patient safety procedures

Credentials and Professional Requirements

• Pharmacy Examining Boards of Canada (PEBC) certification
• Licensure by the applicable provincial or territorial authority
• Certification for drug administration by injection and intranasal route
• Eligibility for professional liability insurance
• Valid driver’s licence

Experience and Specialization

• Quality assurance or quality control experience is an asset
• Experience in pharmaceutical product quality, medication safety, or regulatory compliance is beneficial
• Experience supervising pharmacy personnel is an asset

Supervision

• Ability to supervise and coordinate pharmacy staff
• Experience supervising 1 to 2 people
• Experience supervising 3 to 4 people
• Experience supervising 5 to 10 people
• Ability to lead, instruct, coach, and support individuals in a professional pharmacy environment

Security and Safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safe medication practices
• Ability to comply with applicable pharmacy, healthcare, and workplace safety requirements

Transportation and Travel Information

• Valid driver’s licence required
• Ability to travel locally when required for work-related duties

Work Conditions and Professional Capabilities

• High level of accuracy required when reviewing prescriptions and dispensing medications
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment
• Strong attention to detail when handling medications, controlled substances, records, and pharmaceutical products
• Ability to manage multiple customer and pharmacy priorities while maintaining patient safety
• Ability to work morning, daytime, evening, night, weekend, and shift schedules
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive patient and medication information
• Strong organizational skills for inventory, prescription records, medication profiles, and pharmacy documentation

Personal Suitability

• Patient-focused with a strong commitment to safe and effective medication use
• Excellent oral communication skills when counselling customers and collaborating with healthcare professionals
• Strong written communication skills for maintaining accurate pharmacy records and documentation
• Detail-oriented and highly accurate when preparing and dispensing medications
• Strong professional judgement when assessing prescriptions and medication-related concerns
• Organized and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a busy pharmacy
• Reliable and accountable with consistent attention to patient safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with customers and colleagues
• Strong leadership skills when supervising and coordinating pharmacy staff
• Ethical, professional, and committed to maintaining patient confidentiality
• Adaptable to changing pharmacy priorities, schedules, and customer needs
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Team player who works effectively with pharmacists, technicians, assistants, healthcare professionals, and other staff
• Committed to continuous learning and maintaining current pharmacy knowledge and professional standards

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
• Bonus opportunities
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Stocks/shares
• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Free parking available
• Learning and training paid by employer
• Paid time off for volunteering or personal days
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Who Can Apply to This Job?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents of Canada
• Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
• International candidates eligible for LMIA sponsorship

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website