Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of Temporary Full-Time Pharmacist from August 10, 2026, to September 24, 2027, at our Marketplace Pharmacy location in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Our pharmacy plays a vital role in the health and wellness of our community. We are currently seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join our team and help deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care in a friendly, customer-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work well within diverse and collaborative teams and be self-reliant, goal-oriented, and able to set and adjust priorities and workflow. If you are looking to use your pharmacy knowledge and skills to make a difference in members’ lives, then Lake Country Co-op is looking for you!
Who We Are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we are built on a foundation of honesty, innovation, responsibility, and respect—values that shape how we work, how we serve, and how we grow. We believe in working together to deliver exceptional experiences for our members and guests, strengthen the success of our communities, and reinvest in sustainable growth that benefits everyone. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring the Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at www.lakecountryco-op.crs.
Why It Matters: Lake Country Co-op is the first choice for convenience in Prince Albert. Lake Country Co-op provides a range of products and services to support our over 56,500 member-owners in 20 different communities throughout North Central Saskatchewan in the areas of Food, Pharmacy, Convenience Store, Home and Building Solutions, Ag products, Petroleum, Food Services, and Wine, Spirits and Beer. Through continuous innovation, strong collaborations with local organizations, and annual sales of $700 million, we continue to help build, fuel, feed, and grow our communities together. Our goal is to work together and build stronger, more vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.
What You Will Do:
• Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, and safety principles to make a difference in members’ lives, with a strong customer-focused approach.
• Provide legendary service at all touch points through various communication channels.
• Partner with our committed team to provide a full range of pharmacy services.
• Ensure patient safety through accurate prescription verification, appropriate medication use, and effective patient counseling.
• Perform prescription processing, dispensing, verification, and required record keeping.
• Compound in accordance with NAPRA guidelines.
• Embrace opportunities to utilize advanced scope of practice.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Provide education to clients and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote quality improvements by identifying and addressing medication errors, workflow inefficiencies, and opportunities to enhance pharmacy services.
• Exercise professional judgement and practice within federal, and provincial, legal and regulatory requirements, Pharmacist Code of Conduct, NAPRA standards of practice, and Lake Country Co-op policies.
• Provide leadership and guidance to pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and control of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Support and follow the Safety Management and Asset Protection systems, and training requirements.
Who You Will Work With: Reporting to the Pharmacy Team Leader, you will collaborate with a skilled pharmacy team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Together, you will ensure that every customer receives accurate prescriptions, trusted guidance, and a positive experience.
Discover Prince Albert: Lake Country Co-op is in one of the best areas for hunting, fishing, and outdoor experiences in Western Canada. It is a short drive to Prince Albert National Park that has over 1,500 lakes to visit and countless activities and events to choose from! The City of Prince Albert has several parks and recreational activities as well. From Little Red River Park to The Mann Art Gallery, Alfred Jenkins Field House, and EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, and the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre, there are fun-filled activities for the entire family. No matter the season, there are endless adventure possibilities within an hour’s drive, making Prince Albert like no other place in Canada!
Who You Are:
You are looking for a career in a progressive, patient-centred Pharmacy and:
• You have an accredited Pharmacy Degree with successful completion of Saskatchewan licensing requirements and are in good standing with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals.
• You have previous Saskatchewan pharmacist experience; Co-operative Retailing System experience is deemed an asset.
• You have Saskatchewan’s Advanced Method Certification (AMC) and are eager to embrace advanced score of practice.
• You are fluent with Kroll Pharmacy Software and thrive on innovation and technology.
• You have an evident commitment to patient safety, accuracy, and continuous quality improvement.
• You have demonstrable professional competencies coupled with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• You have strong clinical, analytical, and technical skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• You are a motivated life-long learner.
• You have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.
What We Offer:
• Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, including a flexible spending account, and an employer matched pension plan at one of Saskatchewan’s largest companies.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
If you share our commitment to our communities combined with a fresh, innovative vision for our future, we invite you to apply online or send your resume to Rebecca Craig, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at careers@lakecountrycoop.ca. Applications will be reviewed as received; the posting will remain open until filled.
We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us at careers@lakecountrycoop.ca. All information received will be kept confidential.
At Lake Country Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.
We can’t wait to hear from you! We thank all candidates for their interest: however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
PHARM #2026-004
