Pharmacy Manager

About Sobeys Inc.

Join Sobeys Inc., recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers, and contribute your expertise to a company committed to excellence and community well-being. Our pharmacy network spans coast to coast under various banners including Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs, and FreshCo depending on your province.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service by fostering strong relationships and delivering patient-focused solutions; lead and mentor staff to uphold exemplary customer service daily.
• Implement pharmacy initiatives and new product launches to enhance patient care, increase sales, manage labor costs, monitor profit margins, and reduce inventory losses.
• Advocate for patient welfare by applying professional practice standards and collaborating with the team to deliver company programs.
• Create an encouraging and patient-centric atmosphere ensuring product availability, adherence to service standards, and achievement of business goals and KPIs.
• Engage in all facets of the Fusion system to guarantee a smooth and uniform pharmacy experience across different store locations.
• Serve as a company values ambassador; promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering a welcoming environment within the pharmacy team.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, development, performance evaluation, and succession planning for pharmacy staff.
• Maintain a supportive, motivating workplace culture, balancing staffing levels effectively and encouraging staff to maximize their potential.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies including Occupational Health and Safety and Loss Prevention; provide necessary training to the team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing for the province of operation.
• Certification in Injection and First Aid.
• At least two years' experience practicing as a licensed pharmacist.
• Experience with Kroll pharmacy software is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Sobeys offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees professionally and personally. Benefits may include health and dental coverage, retirement savings options including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at select banners, access to virtual healthcare, Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development resources, parental leave top-up, and paid vacations. Compensation is competitive and based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity in alignment with Pay Transparency Legislation where applicable.

Additional Information

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Successful candidates must provide legal documentation authorizing employment during onboarding, which will be reviewed prior to starting the role.