Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy
The Assistant Department Manager is responsible for overseeing pharmacy operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing staff performance and training. They also focus on building the pharmacy business, controlling inventory, and providing high-quality customer service.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Aug 11, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Not just a job… a community a partnership a team You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, patient focused professionals to join our team! You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, patient focused professionals to join our team! We currently have opportunities for: Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy The Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy is a developmental position used to educate and prepare the individual for the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Manager position. This person is responsible for: • Ensuring the pharmacy meets all the standards set by the provincial pharmacy regulatory body and all legislative requirements • Fostering professionalism, good business practices and a strong work ethic • Operating the pharmacy efficiently with a focus on staff productivity, staff training, team building and payroll usage • Resource planning which addresses manpower needs, staff performance standards, training and development plans • Ensuring all company directives, policies & procedures, programs and initiatives are well communicated and executed • Ensuring good inventory control and measures are in place • Building the pharmacy business and increase the pharmacy sales and profit In addition to the above duties, this is also a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, applicants must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while at the same time providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner. Minimum requirements to be considered for this position: • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2-3 years of pharmacy experience • Strong supervisory skills • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • High level of self motivation and resourcefulness • Good organizational skills and diligence • Good business sense Your proven ability to build the business will include a strong dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards as well as an ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management. We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including: Helping you plan for your future with Company matched RRSPs Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage for you and your family Lifelong learning through ongoing in-house training & education courses Employee discounts Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals, Apply Now! London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services. London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy. To protect yourself, do not respond to unsolicited job offers from individuals or e-mail addresses, and never disclose any sensitive details about your identity (including personal or financial) to anyone you do not know or trust or on any unverified website, or website you do not trust.
What you’ll do
The Assistant Department Manager is responsible for overseeing pharmacy operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing staff performance and training. They also focus on building the pharmacy business, controlling inventory, and providing high-quality customer service.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and possess 2-3 years of relevant pharmacy experience. Strong supervisory, communication, and organizational skills are required to succeed in this fast-paced retail environment.
Benefits
• Company matched RRSPs • Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Prescription coverage • Vision coverage • In-house training • Education courses • Employee discounts • Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
- Problem solvingPreferred
- LeadershipPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Pharmacy management
- Staff supervision
- Inventory control
- Team building
- Resource planning
- Customer service
- Regulatory compliance
- Business development
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Staff training
- Performance management
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Resourcefulness
- Professionalism
- Supervision
- Organizational Skills
- Pharmacy Experience
- Strong Work Ethic
- Self-Motivation
- Business Acumen
- Management
- Customer Service
- Training And Development
- Sales
- Innovation
- Interpersonal Communications
- Inventory Control
- Lifelong Learning
- Medical Prescription
- Resource Planning
- Team Building
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
- Pharmacy Department Manager
- Retail Pharmacy Manager
- Pharmacists
- Medical and Health Services Managers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
