Pharmacist – Costco – Saskatoon, SK

Costco’s pharmacy in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is looking for a licensed Pharmacist to deliver high-quality patient care in a busy, member-focused dispensary environment. If you’re a registered pharmacist who wants to practise to the fullest extent of your expanded scope, this role offers the chance to do meaningful clinical work while being part of one of Canada’s most respected retailers.

Day to day, you’ll be dispensing medications, counselling patients, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and taking full advantage of the expanded scope of pharmacy practice permitted under Saskatchewan regulations — from adapting prescriptions to administering injections and conducting medication reviews.

About the Role: Pharmacist

This position goes well beyond counting pills. You’ll be responsible for the complete clinical and operational side of pharmacy care, checking prescriptions for therapeutic appropriateness, resolving drug therapy problems, and leading health and wellness clinics. You’ll also act as Pharmacist-In-Charge when the pharmacy manager is away, overseeing the dispensary and supervising pharmacy interns and students.

Patient safety is at the heart of this role. You’ll participate in a culture that actively works to reduce and eliminate prescription incidents, follow Costco Pharmacy’s established policies and procedures, and maintain all required certifications and continuing education requirements to keep your licence in good standing.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known for offering its employees competitive compensation and a strong benefits package. While specific salary details for this role are not listed in the posting, Costco consistently ranks among Canada’s top employers for pay and workplace culture. Benefits typically available to Costco employees include health and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan, and employee membership perks, among others.

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacist at Costco Saskatoon, your work spans clinical care, patient education, and dispensary management. These responsibilities reflect the full scope of what a modern community pharmacist does — and Saskatchewan regulations allow you to put all of your skills to work.

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and apply appropriate auxiliary labels
• Review prescriptions and OTC medications for therapeutic appropriateness, including drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, dosing, and dosage form
• Verify prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone and accept verbal prescriptions as needed; select therapeutic substitutions where appropriate
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to identify and resolve drug therapy problems
• Educate patients on proper medication use and answer questions about over-the-counter products while preserving patient confidentiality
• Conduct full medication reviews, best possible medication histories, and medication reconciliation; participate in medication therapy management and patient follow-up
• Administer medications by injection and perform specific acts under prescriber delegation or collaboration, to the extent permitted by provincial regulations
• Recruit and run health and wellness clinics, documenting interventions where permitted
• Order and communicate laboratory tests to the extent permitted by provincial regulations
• Supervise pharmacy interns and students, and act as Pharmacist-In-Charge in the pharmacy manager’s absence
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and keep all certifications current

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a fully licensed, patient-focused pharmacist who brings strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills to every interaction. The right candidate is comfortable in a high-volume environment and committed to both patient safety and professional development.

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
• Active Pharmacist licence in good standing in Saskatchewan
• Computer skills to support dispensary software and patient record management
• Strong math aptitude for accurate dosage calculations and prescription verification
• Patient care and member service skills — the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients
• Ability to work collaboratively with Registered Technicians and other healthcare professionals

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Costco’s hiring portal. Make sure your resume and licence information are up to date before submitting.

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