Pharmacy Assistant

Who We Are:
At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We’re a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. Our store teams are the heart of our mission, making sure every customer has a great experience and finds the products they need at the right price.

We’re looking for friendly, motivated people who enjoy helping people and being part of a team — this posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.

Job Title

Pharmacy Assistant

About This Role:

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Receive prescriptions from patients;

• Perform computer functions as directed by the Pharmacy Manager;

• Fill prescriptions under the Pharmacy Manager’s supervision;

• Maintain inventory control;

• Maintain supplies and clerical organization;

• Working under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, complete delegated tasks as required.

What You’ll Bring:

• Certification from a College/On-line Pharmacy Technician school and/or applicable work experience in a pharmacy or retail setting;

• Ability to work under minimal supervision;

• Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information;

• Ability to work both independently and within a team;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Excellent customer service skills;

• Highly motivated with proven organizational, planning and prioritizing skills;

• 2 or more years’ experience is an asset.

When You’ll Work:

A typical full-time schedule will consist of day shifts, two evenings per week, and alternating weekends with a schedule of 35-40 hours weekly. A typical part-time schedule will be a mix of days, evenings and weekends, up to 24 hours weekly.

Physical Demands of Position:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, you can expect to:

• Stand and/or walk.

• Bend, twist, and squat.

• Lift and/or move up to 18 kg (40 lbs.).

• Perform tasks involving firm grasping.

• Perform repetitive tasks requiring a range of hand motions.

• Reach above shoulder height and below waist level.

• Operate equipment, including using a ladder.

Employee Universal Accountabilities:

Ensures a high level of customer service;

Ensuring health and safety policies and guidelines are followed;

Ensuring Loss prevention best practices are followed;

Ensuring compliance of all policies when selling Tobacco and Lottery;

Ensuring emergency protocols are followed.

Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.

What Giant Tiger Offers:
Competitive Compensation: Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience, skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.

Profit Sharing: We provide an annual bonus opportunity equal to a percentage of your salary, based on store performance.

Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits plan (available after 3 months of full-time work) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days.

Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.

Store Discount: Enjoy savings at your Giant Tiger store with 20% off children’s, men’s, and ladies’ apparel and footwear, and 10% off health and beauty, grocery, toys, housewares, and eCommerce purchases, applied at the point of sale.

Location

612 La Ronge Avenue, La Ronge, Saskatchewan, S0J 1L0

Job Requisition

JR133173

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

 

Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs, please contact [email protected].

Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.

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