Pharmacy Manager

About Sobeys

Join Sobeys Inc., recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 employers, where your skills will contribute to our dedication to excellence and positive community impact. Our national pharmacy team operates coast-to-coast under different banners such as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs, or FreshCo depending on the province.

Role Overview

We seek passionate, knowledgeable, and professional individuals who prioritize meeting patients’ health needs. As part of our pharmacy team, you'll deliver exceptional patient-centered care, consistently exceeding expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Surpass internal and external customer expectations by cultivating strong relationships and providing customer-focused solutions; mentor and uphold customer service standards among staff daily.
• Implement pharmacy programs and product launches to promote patient service quality, drive sales, regulate labor costs, monitor margins, and manage shrinkage.
• Champion patient interests by applying professional scope of practice and supporting team execution of company programs.
• Foster a positive, patient-first culture and ensure product availability, adherence to customer service standards, and completion of business plans to meet KPIs.
• Engage actively with all Fusion areas ensuring a consistent pharmacy experience across sites.
• Represent company values by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives, and nurturing an inclusive pharmacy environment.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, development, employee performance, and succession planning processes.
• Develop strong team relations within a motivating workspace, balancing labor effectively and maximizing team potential.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies like OHS and Loss Prevention within the department; train staff accordingly.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Must hold an active pharmacist license in good standing within the applicable province.
• Certification in Injection and First Aid.
• At least 2 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.
• Experience with Kroll pharmacy software is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program supporting well-being at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, benefits may include health and dental coverage, retirement and savings plans such as an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at select banners, virtual healthcare, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Our compensation structure is competitive, equitable, and designed to encourage growth and performance. Exact salaries vary based on qualifications, background, and internal equity within legislated pay transparency ranges.

Additional Information

External websites might display compensation estimates for comparison but these are unofficial and not verified by Sobeys. We may use Artificial Intelligence tools to streamline candidate screening and hiring processes; however, hiring decisions rest solely with human hiring teams.

We are committed to accessible and inclusive hiring. Accommodations are available upon request during recruitment. Successful applicants must prove legal authorization to work during onboarding, with documentation evaluated before employment begins.