Registered Pharmacy Technician - Central Fill - FT

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to start fresh?
We are looking for a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) to join our Central Fill Pharmacy team. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment focused on the safe, accurate, and efficient preparation and distribution of prescriptions to our retail pharmacies.

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families our communities.
Here’s where you’ll have an impact:
RPT’s will have independent authority, responsibility, and liability to prepare, process and compound prescriptions including:
• Perform technical duties within the Central Fill pharmacy, including prescription processing, filling, checking, packaging, and order preparation.
• Operate and monitor automated pharmacy equipment and technology, including VBM blister packaging, vial filling automation, and other automated systems.
• Complete final product verification in accordance with Alberta pharmacy standards and company policies.
• Ensure prescriptions are prepared accurately and efficiently while maintaining high quality and patient safety standards.
• Perform inventory management, including receiving, stocking, replenishment, and identifying medication shortages.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and workflow issues and escalate concerns when required.
• Complete required documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Support narcotic and controlled drug handling in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, technicians, and retail pharmacy teams.
• Assist with training and mentoring pharmacy assistants and other team members.
• Follow all pharmacy, workplace safety, privacy, and operational policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help maintain an efficient Central Fill workflow.

What you bring to the table:
• Licensed and in good standing as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
• Previous pharmacy experience; Central Fill or automated pharmacy experience is an asset but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with pharmacy technology and automated equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily production and service targets.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality, and professional standards.

Work Schedule
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Rotating schedule: 2 weeks of 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, followed by 2 weeks of 1:00 PM–9:00 PM.
• Saturdays off.
• Alternating Sundays: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.

What We Offer
• Opportunity to work in a modern, technology-driven Central Fill pharmacy.
• Exposure to automated pharmacy systems and innovative workflows.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to develop technical, operational, and leadership skills.

Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.