Clinical Pharmacist - 6 Month Contract w. Signing Bonus

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

Summary

Join our progressive, clinically focused Shoppers Drug Mart in Edson, Alberta—an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist with Additional Prescribing Authority (APA) who wants to practice to full scope in a dedicated Pharmacy Care Clinic. This role is ideal for pharmacists passionate about direct patient care, chronic disease management, and expanding clinical services while maintaining a balanced weekday schedule.

Why Edson?

Unbeatable Location: Conveniently located between Edmonton and Jasper National Park—easy access to the city, with mountains, lakes, and trails just minutes away.

Outdoor Paradise: Ideal for anyone who loves hiking, skiing, camping, fishing, and year-round outdoor adventure.

Young, Vibrant Community: Edson offers a welcoming atmosphere, affordable living, and a strong sense of community.

Why Our Store & Clinic?

• Dedicated Pharmacy Care Clinic environment focused on patient-centered clinical services
• Full-scope practice including prescribing, injections, and chronic disease management
• Strong support for expanding clinical programs and professional growth
• Collaborative and progressive healthcare setting

Compensation & Perks

• $6,000+ signing bonus with a 6-month contract
• PEBC fees paid (for new grads)
• Annual licence + liability insurance covered
• Competitive wages: $75+/hour
• RRSP matching up to 3%
• Funding for continuing education, conferences, and certifications
• Store discount
• Moving expenses, living allowance, or accommodation negotiable

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Independently assess, prescribe, and manage drug therapy under APA
• Provide comprehensive medication assessments and follow-ups
• Deliver chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia)
• Administer injections and other expanded scope services
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes

Patient Experience

• Provide prescription and OTC counselling tailored to patient needs
• Build long-term relationships through proactive care and follow-ups
• Support health promotion and disease prevention initiatives

Workflow & Clinic Operations

• Maintain accurate documentation and clinical records
• Ensure patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance
• Manage clinic workflow, scheduling, and follow-up care plans
• Support inventory oversight related to clinical services

Professional Practice

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional clinic environment
• Stay up to date with clinical guidelines and prescribing standards
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in Alberta
• Additional Prescribing Authority (APA) required
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Passion for patient-centered care and clinical service delivery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a clinical setting
• Commitment to continuous professional development and health & safety standards

Why Work in a Shoppers Drug Mart Store?

Each store is independently owned by an Associate-Owner, offering the feel of a local business with the strength and resources of a national brand. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, a purchase discount program, and access to ongoing professional development through Academy.

Take ownership of your practice and make a meaningful impact on your patients, your team, and your community

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand.   Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.​

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$75.00 - $79.00 / 75,00$ - 79,00$ (per hour / de l’heure)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste nouvellement créé. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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