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Pharmacy Manager

St. Paul, AB
CA$65/hourly
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health, dental, and life insurance coverage
Sick leave and disability coverage
6% pension plan match

About the role

Cornerstone Co-op invites applications for the position of Pharmacy Manager to join our Pharmacy team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Associate Director of Food & Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Manager will be accountable for the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy Walk-in Clinic at our location in St. Paul, AB.

Why this opportunity stands out:

We have a medium-volume pharmacy looking for a dynamic leader to join our team. This role offers excellent compensation, a supportive and innovative environment, and low-stress operations—making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow in their pharmacy career. If you’ve never managed a pharmacy before, this is the perfect environment to learn, with a strong, experienced team to support you.

What you’ll do:

  • Delivering exceptional service through direct interaction with member-owners and customers.
  • Providing confidential, high-quality pharmaceutical care and value-added customer service aligned with pharmacy operations standards.
  • Scheduling, developing, coaching, training, and directing departmental personnel to ensure consistent delivery of quality patient care.
  • Overseeing prescription dispensing while ensuring accuracy, safety, and patient confidentiality.
  • Managing inventory, budgets, and merchandise transfer, maintaining stock levels and department assets efficiently.
  • Ensuring ordering, receiving, and storage of merchandise complies with prescribed guidelines.
  • Leading a culture of safety through adherence to Co-operative and legislative standards.
  • Being available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends on a rotational basis.
  • Building strong relationships with patients, staff, and the broader healthcare community.
  • Demonstrating daily actions that reflect and strengthen our Co-operative’s purpose, values, and commitment to safety.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

The Pharmacy:

  • Medium-volume pharmacy (150 prescriptions/day)
  • No methadone
  • Kroll paperless system
  • Robotic filling system
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sat 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Current team includes 2.5 pharmacists and a licensed tech with over 70 years of combined pharmacy experience and 40 years of management experience. Assistants have 55 years of combined experience.

Who you are:

  • You have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.Sc.Phm.) or a Doctorate. in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized institution.
  • You are a Pharmacist in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacy and be qualified to hold a pharmacy license.
  • You are registered on ACP’s Clinical Pharmacist Register or as a Pharmacist in another Canadian jurisdiction for the past two consecutive years or more.
  • In the past 5 years served as a licensee or the equivalent in a Canadian jurisdiction for at least one year, without being subject to discipline proceedings.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Retail Pharmacy Manager is an asset.
  • Additional Prescribing Authority (APA) is an asset.
  • Canadian Diabetes Educator Certificate is an asset.
  • Asthma Action Plan experience is considered an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and team leadership skills.
  • You are customer-focused, collaborative, and build trust in all interactions.
  • You believe in teamwork, value different perspectives, and work toward common goals.

Alberta Practice Model:

Alberta has the broadest scope of pharmacy practice in Canada. The reimbursement model allows pharmacists to prescribe and specialize, creating a highly satisfying and autonomous work environment.

Who we are:

Cornerstone Co-op is a thriving organization with annual sales of $180 million. The pharmacy is part of a large, stable operation but functions with autonomy, allowing the manager to innovate and shape the direction of the pharmacy.

  • Strong emphasis on service expansion in the community.
  • On-site walk-in clinic with two prescribing pharmacists.
  • Diabetic educator with 12 years of experience working with the local PCN, doctors, and Indigenous communities.
  • Excellent environment for an innovative thinker.

What We Offer:

  • Hourly Rate: $65.00 (negotiable)
  • Relocation expenses reimbursed
  • Bonus and discount program
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and life coverage
  • Sick leave and disability coverage
  • 6% Matching pension plan

Plus, a comprehensive Total Rewards Package including:

  • Mental Health and Wellness Support Programs
  • Professional Development and Training Opportunities
  • Community Volunteerism Recognition Program

About the Location:

Located 2 hours East-Northeast of Edmonton, St. Paul is a vibrant town of 5,000 people offering an affordable and family-friendly lifestyle:

  • Housing: Full house rentals under $1,500/month and home ownership options around $300,000.
  • Education: Public, Catholic, and Francophone schools available.
  • Recreation: Known as Lakeland for a reason—dozens of lakes, cabins for purchase/rent, and year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, quading, boating, snowmobiling, hunting, camping, and sailing. Community: Small-town hospitality with active local events and recreational opportunities.

If this opportunity speaks to you, email your cover letter, and resume to careers@cornerstone.crs. This position will remain open until filled.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tennille Ballas, Talent Advisor.

careers@cornerstone.crs | 780-853-6732, ext. 2019

Team Members interested in the above position are to inform their immediate supervisor of their intentions before they approach the contact person. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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