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Pharmacy Student

  • Edmonton, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 18, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Internship / apprenticeship
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 13, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Internship

Job summary

The Pharmacy Student provides superior customer service while undergoing training to become a licensed Pharmacist. Key duties include prescription assembly, data entry, compounding, and managing pharmacy operations and administration.

Job details

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? The Pharmacy Student is responsible to provide superior customer service while completing the essential training to become a licensed Pharmacist. The student will gain a progressive learning experience in all aspects of pharmacy operations, administration, customer care, Profile programs and professional services. Actively contributes to an environment of employee and customer engagement. Here’s where you’ll have an impact: Professional pharmacy activities appropriate to level of education Prescription Assembly – Data Entry Process Customer Transactions, Receive and Release Prescriptions Answer Phones Promotion of all Profile Programs Compounding Pill Pack Assembly Filing Prescriptions, Ordering and replenishing supplies, cleaning Drug order creation and receiving Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards Other duties as assigned What you bring to the table: Technical Skills Above average communication skills (both oral and written) Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Ability to be self-directed and to work independently in meeting strict deadlines will be essential. Education and Experience: Enrollment in Pharmacy program from a recognized institution. Previous pharmacy experience 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. Additional Information External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization. We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams. 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.

What you’ll do

The Pharmacy Student provides superior customer service while undergoing training to become a licensed Pharmacist. Key duties include prescription assembly, data entry, compounding, and managing pharmacy operations and administration.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a pharmacy program from a recognized institution. Previous pharmacy experience and strong communication and organizational skills are preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Retirement Programs • Savings Programs • Employee Share Ownership Plan • In-store Discount • Virtual Healthcare • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Learning And Development Opportunities • Parental Leave Top-up • Paid Vacation

Listed skills

  • Time management · Preferred
  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Data entry · Preferred
  • Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Customer Service
  • Prescription Assembly
  • Data Entry
  • Compounding
  • Pill Pack Assembly
  • Communication Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention To Detail
  • Time Management

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Education