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Pharmacy Assistant II - Sobeys, Sydney

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Posted: October 23, 2026

Apply for this jobExpires: November 22, 2026

Join Sobeys in Sydney as a full-time Pharmacy Assistant II. Support patient-centered care, prescription assembly, and health services in this vital administration and retail pharmacy role.

at a glance

Company
Sobeys
Location
0630 Sydney River Sobeys Pharmacy, Sydney, NS, B1S 1P4
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Retail - Pharmacy
Career Group
Pharmacy Careers
Travel Requirements
0 - 10%
Requisition ID
196268

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job description

Key duties

As part of the pharmacy team at Sobeys in Sydney, you will focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care and meeting the health needs of patients through daily operations and administration duties:

  • Prescription assembly – data entry
  • Process customer transactions (receive and release prescriptions)
  • Receive in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
  • Promote PROfile programs
  • Compounding
  • Pill Pack Assembly
  • Filing prescriptions, ordering and replenishing supplies, cleaning
  • Drug order creation and receiving
  • Schedule professional clinical services (i.e. medication reviews, health risk assessments, disease state managements etc.)
  • BTC management
  • Administrative Duties: cycle counts, narcotic counts, return to stocks, TML’s, manual third parties
  • Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards
  • Assist with other pharmacy operations as required

Who we're looking for

Sobeys is looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join their team. Candidates should have a commitment to health and well-being and meet the following criteria:

  • Preferred: Undergraduate degree, Pharmacy Technology Certificate or other Pharmacy Recognized program
  • Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
  • Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards

The team

Sobeys Inc. is a growing Canadian company celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers. Operating as a market leader in grocery and pharmacy across more than 1,600 stores under multiple banners, their family of over 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are dedicated to nurturing the things that make life better for families and communities. The national pharmacy team operates coast to coast under banners including Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs, and FreshCo.

Perks and benefits

Sobeys provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help teammates live better physically, financially, and emotionally. Depending on the role and location, and subject to working a set number of hours or days, offerings include:

  • A competitive total compensation package
  • Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs
  • Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings
  • A 10% in-store discount at participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs
  • Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth
  • Paid Vacation

frequently asked questions

Where is this role located?

This full-time position is located at the 0630 Sydney River Sobeys Pharmacy in Sydney, Nova Scotia (Postal Code: B1S 1P4).

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Preferred qualifications include an undergraduate degree, a Pharmacy Technology Certificate, or another pharmacy-recognized program. Previous pharmacy experience is also considered an asset.

What kind of benefits does Sobeys offer?

Sobeys offers a Total Rewards package that includes a competitive benefits package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, accidental death and disbursement insurance, a virtual health care platform, an employee and family assistance program, a retirement and savings plan, paid vacation, and a 10% in-store discount at participating banners. Note that some benefits are eligible only after working a set number of hours or days.

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