Relief Pharmacist – Walmart – Vaughan, ON

Walmart Canada is looking for a Relief Pharmacist to join their pharmacy team at the Vaughan, Ontario location on Major Mackenzie Drive West. This role supports the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist across all aspects of pharmacy operations, making it an ideal fit for a licensed pharmacist who thrives in a dynamic, patient-focused setting.

As a Relief Pharmacist, you’ll be moving between pharmacy locations as part of Walmart’s Relief Pharmacist program, ensuring consistent, high-quality pharmaceutical care for patients. The role blends clinical expertise with strong interpersonal skills, as you’ll be working alongside healthcare providers, district managers, and patients on a daily basis.

About the Role: Relief Pharmacist

This position involves accepting and processing prescriptions and refill requests from patients, physicians, and hospitals, while ensuring every prescription is filled accurately, efficiently, and safely. You’ll counsel patients on their medications, ensure proper pharmaceutical product storage, and execute all processes in line with established OBWs and SOPs. You’ll also ensure patients receive all eligible services they’re entitled to, including medication reviews and injections.

Maintaining patient privacy and adhering to provincial regulations set by the regulatory body is a core responsibility of this role. You’ll follow the schedules set by the Relief Program Coordinator, travel to various store locations as required, and develop collaborative relationships with other healthcare providers within the community, including clinics and Vision Centre staff.

Benefits and Salary

The pay range for this Relief Pharmacist position is $41.60 – $55.90 per hour, with the rate of pay determined based on relevant experience. Walmart Canada is committed to accommodating the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Responsibilities

The Relief Pharmacist at Walmart plays a hands-on role in delivering quality pharmaceutical care while supporting smooth day-to-day pharmacy operations. From filling prescriptions to counselling patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals, every responsibility contributes directly to patient health outcomes and the overall performance of the pharmacy.

• Accept and process prescriptions and refill requests from customers, doctors, and hospitals accurately and efficiently
• Counsel patients on all sold pharmaceutical products to ensure safe and informed medication use
• Ensure accurate, safe prescription fulfillment using established workflow models and SOPs
• Deliver eligible patient services including medication reviews and injections as appropriate
• Maintain proper storage of pharmaceutical products in compliance with regulations
• Protect patient privacy at all times and follow provincial regulatory requirements
• Operate pharmacy equipment including registers and computer systems as needed
• Travel to various locations and adhere to schedules set by the Relief Program Coordinator
• Build collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, clinics, and Vision Centre staff within the community
• Establish working relationships with Professional Services District Managers and other key stakeholders

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate is a licensed pharmacist who is comfortable working across multiple pharmacy locations and adapting quickly to different environments. Walmart values professionals who can deliver exceptional patient care, communicate effectively with a diverse team, and operate with precision and regulatory compliance at all times.

• Pharmacist License (required) — valid provincial registration is mandatory for this role
• Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) — secondary optional permit applicable in Alberta
• Knowledge of provincial pharmacy regulations and regulatory body requirements
• Ability to travel between locations as required by the Relief program schedule
• Strong patient counselling skills and commitment to excellent patient experience
• Proficiency with pharmacy software and equipment including dispensing systems and point-of-sale tools
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work alongside diverse healthcare teams

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Walmart Canada job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and that your pharmacist licence information is readily available before submitting.

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