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 Staff Pharmacist for the Muskehki Pharmacy located inside the NorthMart store in Winnipeg, MB. In your role as the Staff Pharmacist, you will be a valued member of a collaborative healthcare team, working to improve the health status of patients living in remote communities in Northern Manitoba. Your enhanced scope of practice will contribute to making a difference in the lives and health of the people you serve. Your practice will be patient-focused and consultative, with a mission to be the trusted provider of healthcare solutions.

Dual Role: Central Fill + Front-Facing Pharmacy

This pharmacy site serves a dual function. One portion of the pharmacy serves as a

central fill location

, where medications are prepared and supplied to remote Northern pharmacy sites, including NorthMart and Northern store pharmacies. The other portion functions as a traditional, front-facing pharmacy, providing walk-in services to customers in the Winnipeg community.

Because of this, tasks and responsibilities will rotate between central fill operations and direct patient care, depending on operational needs -- offering a dynamic and well-rounded practice environment.

Work Hours

Pharmacy hours are

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

and

Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

. It is expected that you will provide services to Muskehki Pharmacy for 7.5 hours per day (or 37.5 hours per week). Should there be a need to work beyond these hours, prior approval must be granted by the Operations Manager.



You will be expected to deliver excellence in patient-centered, outcome-focused care according to the objectives, policies, and standards set by Muskehki.

Travel Opportunities

You may have the opportunity to travel to other NWC pharmacy locations in MB, NU, and NWT to provide relief coverage when needed. Financial assistance is available for licensing and annual reimbursement for maintaining licenses in MB, NU, and NWT.

Why Join NWC?

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development, a competitive hourly wage and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.



NWC is a leading retailer serving under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in regions such as Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Learn more at northwest.ca.

Go North.

Your Role:

Comply with Provincial Pharmaceutical Regulations, including all Practice Standards and Guidelines Accurately and safely fill prescriptions and comply with NIHB claims submission guidelines Provide patient care services while maintaining an excellent standard of customer service Assist with pharmacy staff supervision and reporting Maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, healthcare professionals, and community access workers Provide medication information and consult on various therapies Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement

Desired Skills & Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Licensed with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba Meets Continuing Education Requirements Effective communication and counseling skills in English Experience using pharmacy software (Kroll is an asset) Previous experience in high-volume environments, including blister packaging Knowledge of NIHB billing processes (an asset) Additional certifications in disease management (an asset) Previous management or supervisory experience (preferred)

Reports to:

Pharmacy Manager

Location:

Inside NorthMart, Winnipeg, MB

Our Culture

We create a collaborative and constructive workplace by:

Being Enterprising o Committing to our Customers o Working with Passion o Leading and Developing Others o Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity o Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates, including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop, and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.