Hantsport Pharmacy Manager

Role: Pharmacy Manager (Licensed Pharmacist or Licensed Pharmacy Technician)
Location: Hantsport, Nova Scotia
Type: Full-Time, Permanent (no evenings or weekends)
Start: As soon as possible (flexible for the right candidate)
Compensation: Very competitive wages and benefits — let’s talk.
Relocation assistance: Available

About us

MacQuarries Pharmasave Group has been a trusted community pharmacy in Nova Scotia since 1920.
Our Hantsport pharmacy serves a welcoming, close‑knit community nestled in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. Conveniently located just 15–20 minutes from Windsor, under an hour from Halifax, and approximately 45 minutes from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the area offers excellent accessibility while maintaining a relaxed, small‑town feel. The region is also a short drive from 14 Wing Greenwood, one of Canada’s largest air force bases. Residents benefit from access to local schools and excellent post‑secondary options, including nearby Acadia University in Wolfville, renowned for its strong academic programs and beautiful campus. Hantsport offers a high quality of life with scenic surroundings and strong community connections. We are proud of the long-term relationships we build with patients, prescribers, and local healthcare partners and we’re looking for a Pharmacy Manager who shares that patient-first, community-minded approach.

Why this role

As Pharmacy Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations while continuously improving workflows and enhancing patient services. You will have freedom, flexibility, and autonomy to lead the dispensary, develop your team, and help grow clinical services backed by an experienced support team and an organization that values your ideas and input.

What you’ll do

• Oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations to ensure safe, accurate dispensing and excellent patient care.
• Lead, mentor, schedule, and support a team of pharmacists and pharmacy staff; foster a positive, learning-focused culture.
• Oversee key people processes including onboarding, training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with all provincial and federal standards, regulations, and professional requirements.
• Support and expand clinical services (e.g., immunizations, medication reviews, and other patient-care services).
• Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control; monitor budgets and key performance measures to support sustainable growth.
• Optimize workflow and pharmacy systems (Kroll experience is an asset) to improve efficiency and patient experience.
• Collaborate with prescribers and other healthcare professionals and participate in community wellness initiatives and outreach.

What we’re looking for

• Licensed and in good standing as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician in Nova Scotia (or eligible to become licensed).
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy experience in Canada (required).
• Patient-focused and committed to exceptional healthcare service.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with pharmacy technology and workflow improvement (experience with Kroll is an asset).
• Interest in clinical service delivery and continuous professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, based on experience (we are happy to discuss details).
• Extended Health, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• RRSP program.
• Annual reimbursement for professional costs, including PANS dues, licensing fees, liability insurance, and injection certification renewal.2
• Professional development support and opportunities to grow clinical services.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Mobile phone package (company-supported phone plan/allowance).
• Store discount for employees.
• No evenings or weekends.

Our mission, vision, and values

• Mission: To make people feel better.
• Vision: To be the drug store of choice in every community we serve.
• Our ABC’s: Attitude, Behavior, and Contribution to the team.

Diversity & Inclusion

MacQuarries Pharmasave Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees and customers.

Ready to apply?

Ready to lead a pharmacy team that makes a difference every day? Apply today to join the MacQuarries Pharmasave family in Brookfield.

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