Pharmacy Operations Relief Coordinator - Atlantic Canada at Loblaw Companies Limited

Location

3601 Joseph Howe Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 4H8

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Objective

To coordinate pharmacist relief coverage, both internal and external, for stores and act as a liaison between relief pharmacist (agency), Pharmacy manager and Director. Process, approve and validate invoices and maintain overview of relief spending. First line of contact for feedback and coordination of relief pharmacists.

Build the process of managing relief pool in an effective manner

• Schedule relief pharmacists (internal and external) to cover vacations and absences in stores
• Ensuring relief shifts are covered within timely manner
• Manage availability of internal relief pool and identify risks where external relief needs to be engaged
• Act as a liaison between Relief Pharmacists, the Director, and Pharmacy Managers
• Ensure Relief Pharmacists are up to date on all corporate training and communications as required
• Connecting with relief pharmacists, as needs require
• Reviewing and approving expense reports for relief
• Manage invoice processes and tracking with external relief vendors
• Liasing with TAS on recruitment and hiring of Relief Pharmacists
• Provide regular reporting to Senior Leadership on Relief activity, spending, recruitment etc.

• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-directed and able to work independently to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and resourceful seeking out new and efficient way of executing the processes.
• Ability and desire to use new communication tools.
• Ability to work efficiently
• Flexibility in scheduling, able to work evening and weekend as necessary
• Strong sense of urgency

Education and Experience

• Previous experience in a pharmacy setting preferred
• Experienced with Microsoft tools – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and SharePoint. Experience with webform surveys is an asset

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type

Full time

Type of Role

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$39,000.00 - $49,500.00 / 39.000,00$ - 49.500,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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