Job Description
“To advance and provide comprehensive and innovative patient-centered health services to under-served and hard-to-reach regions.”
The North West Company (NWC) is hiring a Pharmacist Manager for the Valu Lots store in La Ronge, SK. This dual-facing pharmacy location operates as both a central fill pharmacy—supporting remote Northern Saskatchewan stores—and a traditional retail pharmacy serving the La Ronge community. In this leadership role, you will ensure operational, regulatory, and professional pharmacy services are met in order to provide excellence in patient-centered, outcome-focused care.
Dual Practice Setting This location functions as a central fill pharmacy supporting other Northern Saskatchewan stores, alongside serving walk-in patients locally. You will oversee pharmacy operations across both settings, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and quality patient care.
Pharmacy Hours Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Why Join NWC? Joining NWC offers:
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- A dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture
NWC is a leading retailer serving under-served rural communities and urban neighborhoods across Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Learn more at northwest.ca. Go North.
Your Role - Comply with Provincial Pharmacy Regulations and Practice Standards
- Follow Provincial Drug Formulary and advise on regulatory changes
- Maintain patient confidentiality per Privacy Act
- Ensure compliance with NIHB Claims Submission
- Implement and maintain operational standards and Store Procedures
- Manage pharmacy staff, including orientation, training, and leadership
- Deliver patient-focused, positive outcome care and collaborate with healthcare professionals and community agencies
- Educate the community with a strong emphasis on health promotion
- Recognize and develop business opportunities and nurture relationships with Healthcare Centers, Nursing Stations, and Physician Clinics
Desired Skills & Experience - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
- Licensed by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacists or relevant provincial body
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Maintain Continuing Education requirements
- Effective communication skills to counsel, educate, and instruct patients and staff
- Previous management experience preferred
- Experience with Pharmacy software (Kroll an asset)
- Ability to manage a team of approximately 2-3 staff
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Location: Valu Lots Pharmacy – La Ronge, SK
Reports To: Pharmacy Market Manager, Saskatchewan
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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