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PHARMACIST – SALMON ARM, BRITISH COLUMBIA

$65–$70/hour | Signing Bonus up to $10,000 | Relocation Assistance up to $10,000

PRACTISE PHARMACY. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. ENJOY WHERE YOU LIVE.

Askew’s Foods is looking for a dedicated pharmacist to join our established community pharmacy in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.

If you are currently practicing elsewhere in Canada and have considered making a move to BC, this is an opportunity to join a supportive community pharmacy in the heart of the Shuswap.

Start Date: As soon as possible

WHY ASKEW’S?

• Competitive compensation: $65–$70/hour based on experience
• Signing bonus: Up to $10,000
• Relocation assistance: Up to $10,000 for eligible candidates
• Expected hours: 28.5–38 hours per week
• Good pharmacy hours: No evenings, Sundays or statutory holiday pharmacy service
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits and pension plan
• No corporate quotas: Focus on patients and professional care, not sales targets
• Established community pharmacy and patient base
• Supportive pharmacy, store and senior management

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Provide safe, accurate dispensing and prescription verification
• Counsel patients and support medication management
• Provide professional pharmacy services within your scope of practice
• Maintain appropriate records and support regulatory and practice standards
• Work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Manager and pharmacy/store team
• Provide thoughtful OTC recommendations and excellent customer service
• Contribute ideas and help strengthen services that benefit our patients and community

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A pharmacist licensed and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of BC, or eligible for registration
• A professional, approachable pharmacist committed to excellent patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized, dependable and able to manage competing priorities
• Injection certification
• KROLL experience is an asset

LIVE AND WORK IN THE SHUSWAP

Salmon Arm offers the advantages of a vibrant community surrounded by Shuswap Lake and mountains, with boating, hiking, skiing, golfing and year-round outdoor recreation close to home.

A GREAT PHARMACY JOB SHOULD LEAVE ROOM FOR A GREAT LIFE.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Full-Time, Permanent
Pay: $65–$70/hour
Expected hours: 28.5–38 per week

BENEFITS

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• Store discount

Work location: In person – Salmon Arm, British Columbia

Askew’s Foods is an equal opportunity employer.