WHITE ROCK Full-time staff pharmacist required at Peoples Drug Mart at White Rock. If you are a pharmacist who is looking for a great opportunity that provides growth, development and a great work environment then we have the opportunity for you! Email: cformosa@telus.net; phone: 778-772-4636 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT BRITISH COLUMBIA COSTCO PHARMACY - part-time staff pharmacists and certified technicians required for various locations across British Columbia (Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Port Coquitlam, Langley, Langford, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops and Prince George). Costco Pharmacy provides a practice environment which enhances patient care and equipped with semi-private and private counseling areas. We have a great working environment, opportunities for advancement in addition to highly competitive rates. Our benefit package includes, extended health coverage, contribution to company pension, RRSP plans and CE reimbursement. Costco Pharmacy is seeking ambitious, high-energy Certified Pharmacy Technicians, who enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment. If you are highly motivated to provide excellent pharmacy care and customer service and would like to inquire about available positions please Call, Fax or Email your resumes to: Ed Toth, BSP, Pharmacy Operations Manager, Western Canada, Phone: 604.444.9344, Fax: 425.427.7735, E-mail: etoth@costco.com
possible pharmacy care in a pharmacy first environment. Our Long Term Care Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians provide highly specialized clinical and medication management services for residents of nursing homes, retirement residences, assisted living facilities and group homes through dedicated pharmacies. Registered Pharmacy Technicians in Abbotsford, Burnaby and Victoria. If you are interested in applying or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact a member of our team: Omar Saad, Regional Pharmacy Director osaad@rexall.ca or Neerav Joshi, Pharmacy Recruitment Manager njoshi@rexall.ca SHOPPERS DRUG MART - is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing. The company is the licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart (Pharmaprix in Québec). With over 1,000 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores operating in prime locations in each province and three territories, the Company is one of the most convenient retailers in Canada. At Shoppers Drug Mart, we have always remained true to our belief that the root of our success lies with our people. We pride ourselves on the quality and commitment of our employees who thrive on exciting challenges.
HBC PHARMACY GROUP - Discover a challenging and rewarding career as a pharmacist with Zellers or Bay Pharmacy, and help to ensure the quality of life for all Canadians! It’s not just about filling prescriptions: You’ll serve as a primary health care advisor who gives patients guidance to help them make good choices about their health. Making a difference in your life and the life of others! Please forward your resume in confidence to either: Zellers Head Office, Attn: Pharmacy Human Resources Manager, Stores, catherine. williams@hbc.com , BC Regional Pharmacy, Attn: Regional Pharmacy Operations Manager, Tel: (604) 340-8179, janey.johnson@hbc.com LONDON DRUGS is accepting applications for pharmacist positions throughout BC. Pharmacists will have the opportunity to be involved with various patient care initiatives offered at London Drugs such as INR monitoring, Long Term Care, Certified Diabetes Education, immunization and various clinics such as osteoporosis screening, heart health, diabetes, sun and smoking cessation. We offer competitive salary and benefit package, moving allowances, professional working environment, scheduled meal breaks, semi-private counseling booths, automated robotic dispensing machines and employee discounts. Please apply in confidence to: Shawn Sangha, B.Sc. (Pharm), London Drugs Ltd. Pharmacy Operations Manager, BC. Tel: 604.272.7469, Fax: 604.448.1075 E-mail: ssangha@londondrugs.com OVERWAITEA FOOD GROUP - consisting of Overwaitea Foods, Save-On-Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Urban Fare and Coopers Foods are hiring. Staff Pharmacist positions are available in 100 Mile House, Campbell River, Chilliwack, Cranbrook, Creston, Fort Nelson, Grand Forks, Kelowna, Kitimat, Parksville, Prince George, Quesnel, Squamish, Terrace, Williams Lake, Fort McMurray, Red Deer and Lethbridge in Alberta. Relief Pharmacist floater positions and Pharmacy Technician positions in British Columbia and Alberta are also available. We provide an excellent pharmacy practice environment with personal growth and career development potential. Very competitive wages and benefits including a Pharmacist incentive plan. We thank all applicants however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Contact: Chi Quon, Regional Pharmacy Manager, 604.881.3574, fax: 604.882.7896, chi_quon@owfg.com, www.saveonfoods.com PEOPLES DRUG MART and Peoples Pharmacy have several locations throughout beautiful British Columbia offering a desired combination of employment opportunity and unbeatable lifestyle. Contact: Smita Natha , Professional Services Manager, Peoples Drug Mart, 520-4400 Dominion Street, Burnaby, BC. V5G 4G3 Tel: 604.431.3595 ext. 26, Fax: 604.431.3596, Email: smitan@pdmstores.com
Pharmacy Operations Specialist (British Columbia) position summary: Reporting directly to the Vice President, Operations the incumbent monitors and achieves projected counts, sales and profit margins and optimizes the performance of Pharmacy components by identifying performance gaps, providing guidance, information and direction to improve results. The incumbent drives to maximize pharmacy business growth and performance to achieve or exceed financial goals as set out in the common year plan. This position does not supervise any other position; however it does provide advice and collaborates with pharmacy employees on operational issues. This position is also responsible for solving store level problems for the pharmacy when necessary. This may involve changing or altering processes or procedures as necessary. This role is the corporate resource to Pharmacists and Associates and the store level expert in all pharmacy driven store operations. Learn more at www.shoppersdrugmart.ca THRIFTY FOODS - Bring your professionalism and your dreams to Thrifty Foods new frontier and become an important part of our company as we grow together. Pharmacy manager and staff positions available. Thrifty Foods Pharmacy is committed to offering a comprehensive pharmacy service to these communities. Competitive wages and benefits. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes to Nafeesa Shaikh, Pharmacy Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Sobeys Pharmacy Group. Toll Free #: 1-800-790-0733 x. 7704; Phone #: (902) 468-1000 x. 7704; Fax #: (877) 662-1955 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Port Alberni - A super community pharmacy for sale. Viable Rx department. Price will include 2700 sqft. Strata lot. Easier financing if required. Alberni Valley economy is on rebound. Tel: 250.723.9323, Fax: 250.723.8221 At PHARMASAVE we understand that you want to be in business for yourself, not by yourself. You can have the best of both worlds! Maintain your freedom and independence while having access to the most comprehensive retail and professional programs in the industry. Pharmasave’s proven products, programs and strong national Brand are always at your service. Pharmasave is unlike any other independent pharmacy venture in Canada. We are a true cooperative that is 100% member owned and governed. With Pharmasave, not only do you benefit from owning your own business, but you also share in the economic advantages of a 400+ strong group of stores. Plus, you will be an owner in an organization that delivers all of its profits directly back to you, the shareholder. Allow us to demonstrate the advantages of Pharmasave. If you are a store owner or a pharmacist interested in purchasing a pharmacy, or if you are planning on selling your business, please give us a call. PHARMASAVE’S only priority is you and your success! Contact: Dave Reston, CEO, Pharmasave Pacific, Tel: 604.575.5730 or 1.800.665.3344, Email: dreston@pharmasavebc.ca
REXALL – Since 1904, Rexall has been a trusted name in retail pharmacy. Rexall is also the flagship pharmacy for Katz Group Canada, a leading drug store company and the largest integrated retail pharmacy network in Canada, with more than 1,800 corporate, independent and franchise pharmacies across the country. As the umbrella brand for a family of pharmacies including the Rexall, Rexall Pharma Plus, The Medicine Shoppe, Guardian and I.D.A. banners, Rexall is dedicated to the health and well-being of our customers and patients and strives to provide the best
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NEW MEMBERS General Ahmed Abdelhady, Behnaz Alijani, Jaqueline Alonso Mederos, Khaled Anany, Mitul Bhalodia, Brody Blair, Tricia Bonell, Mark Chambers, Kenny Chan, Sonia Cheema, Dan By Cheong, Eling Chow, Kevin Chow, Sylvia Chow, Gaurav Dhankhar, Tamer Eid, Ahmed El Shaarawy, James Epp, Ahmad Fakih, Odette Farag, Yue Furre, Gina Galindez, Lin Gao, Mahtab Ghaneizadeh, Sara Goel, Tiffany Gore, Ma. Cristina Gumangan, Faeza Haj-Ibrahim, Akhlaq Hakim, Raef Hamaed, Kyungjoo Han, Wan Ju Hua, Michelle Huculak, Jane Huntingford, Atefeh Jadidian, Wendy Jansen, Rezin Jasim, Sandeep Joshi, Abuhena Kamal, Melissa Keith, Wayne Kroschinsky, Arturo Lam, Dana Lambert, Leanne Larsen, Quintin Larson, Lance Laskoski, Chris Lee, Erik Lee, Kris L’Heureux, Wilson Li, Melissa Lowe, Amrit Mann, Michael Marino, Blaine Martens, Hajra Mirza, Mahmoud Mohamed, Timothy Mok, Ann Nadalini, Rami Nagi, Samson Ng, Rochelle Ong, Brian Oster, Hiren Patel, Jaydeep Kumar Patel, Waldemar Ponich, Arash Pourzare, Ric Procyshyn, Adeline Sin, Marc Sowinski, Singh Sudhir, Kendra Sundher, Omkar Trivedi, Edmond Tung, Parveen Verma, Nicola Ward, Renate Winkler, Alexandra Wolf, Jia Jin Wong, Nathan Wong, Takashi Yamazaki Corporate Main Street Remedy’s Rx, Medicine Guru Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy #321 Pharmasave #063, Pharmasave #244, Pratt’s Pharmacy Safeway Food & Drug - Pharmacy #082 Shoppers Drug Mart #2243, Shoppers Drug Mart #2252 ASSOCIATION CONTACTS Geraldine Vance Chief Executive Officer 604.269.2860, Geraldine.Vance@bcpharmacy.ca Parkash Ragsdale Deputy CEO, Director, Professional Services 604.269.2862, parkash.ragsdale@bcpharmacy.ca Cyril Lopez Director, Member and Corporate Services 604.269.2869, cyril.lopez@bcpharmacy.ca Kate Hunter Director, Communications 604.269.2863, kate.hunter@bcpharmacy.ca Elise Riedlinger Manager, Communications 604.269.2866, elise.riedlinger@bcpharmacy.ca Krista Martin, Communications Specialist, 604-269-2867, krista.martin@bcpharmacy.ca. Riva Pickering Coordinator, Professional Services, 604-261-2092, riva.pickering@bcpharmacy.ca Bryce Wong Manager, Professional Services 604.269.2865, bryce.wong@bcpharmacy.ca Linda Tinnion Assistant, Member Services 604.269.2864, linda.tinnion@bcpharmacy.ca Laura Chok Event Coordinator, Member Services 604.267.7081, laura.chok@bcpharmacy.ca Ray Chow Database Administrator Member & Corporate Services 604.269.2868, ray.chow@bcpharmacy.ca Pam Ratcliff Executive Assistant 604.269.2861, pam.ratcliff@bcpharmacy.ca Starr Rempel Receptionist and Administrative Assistant 604.261.2092, starr.rempel@bcpharmacy.ca 604.261.2092, Toll-free: 1.800.663.2840 info@bcpharmacy.ca, www.bcpharmacy.ca
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