Pharmacist – Rural Locations Across Canada - Current and Future Opportunities

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers - Rural and Remote Communities - Canada - Healthcare - Current and Future Opportunities

Make an Impact in a Community that Needs You!

Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in a community that truly needs your expertise? Rural and remote communities across Canada are seeking dedicated pharmacists and pharmacy managers to help improve access to quality healthcare. These areas are home to resilient and appreciative patient populations, and your work could have a profound impact on their well-being.

If you are open to relocation and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you! Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced professional, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in underserved areas while advancing your own career.

We are here to help you make this important move. Tell us what you need, and we’ll advocate on your behalf to find the right opportunity.

Advantages

Advantages of Relocating to Rural & Remote Canada:

1. Competitive salary and benefits packages tailored to your role
2. Potential for sign-on bonuses or retention bonuses to reward your commitment to the community
3. Possible relocation/accommodation/travel expense support - always assessed case-by-case
4. Some companies may have the ability to consider offering long-term incentives, such as profit-sharing, possible equity programs/options (typically after a period of employment and commitment in a particular locale), or bonus structures
5. Professional development funding for continuing education or specialized certifications
6. Health & wellness programs to support your mental and physical well-being
7. Career growth opportunities, including fast-tracked development opportunities or the possibility of urban transfers

Note: Offers vary by employer and location. Share your must-haves expectations with us, and we will work to match you with the best possible opportunity.

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager in a rural or remote setting, you will play a key role in supporting both the healthcare team and the local community. Your duties will typically include:

1. Overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy, including inventory management, prescription dispensing, and patient consultations
2. Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and providing professional advice to patients
3. Collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy management
4. Leading a small team of pharmacy staff, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure high-quality service
5. Building relationships with patients and providing personalized care that improves their health outcomes
6. Offering support for community health initiatives and promoting preventive care
7. Handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, reporting, and managing financials
8. Promoting and educating the community on health services, medications, and lifestyle choices
9. Other duties that are company / pharmacy specific which we can discuss with you on a case-by-case basis

Qualifications

To be considered for current and future opportunities, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Licensed Pharmacist in Canada, in good standing with a provincial regulatory authority
2. Open to relocating to a rural or remote location for a minimum of 12 months (or longer if the right offer is made)
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team
4. Experience in pharmacy practice is an asset, but new graduates are also encouraged to apply
5. Flexibility and willingness to adapt to a variety of challenges associated with working in rural and remote communities
6. Passion for helping underserved populations and contributing to local healthcare
7. Legally eligible to work full-time hours in Canada

Summary

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal. If you prefer, you may also use this short application to get in touch with us (please ensure you highlight your relevant experience and ideally attach a resume): Application Link

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted immediately.

We appreciate your application and thank you for your interest!

Meet Randstad Healthcare:

Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division recruits for patient support, clinical, supervisory and managerial talent on behalf of healthcare facilities in major centers across Canada. Roles may be temporary or permanent in nature, however, the majority of clinical, supervisory and management roles our division recruits for are full-time and permanent.

All communication is strictly confidential - we treat your personal information, and your confidential job search overall, with a great deal of respect.

There is absolutely no cost whatsoever for job seekers to use our services. We are hired by companies to help facilitate the recruitment and selection process and support candidates as they look to find rewarding work that can carry them forward. Our involvement in the direct-hire recruitment process does not affect candidate compensation in any way.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity, and for taking the time to learn about Randstad Healthcare's professional recruitment services! We look forward to reviewing your application.

Do you have family or friends who might be interested in this position? If so, we'd love for you to present them to us! Refer them through the Randstad referral program and you could qualify for a $250 bonus when they complete a full four weeks working with us in any of our positions. To do so, please follow this link: Referral Link

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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