Pharmacist

Ucluelet Consumers Co-operative Association is hiring a Pharmacist at our food store location in Ucluelet, British Columbia.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently.  As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.  To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.uclueletcoop.crs

The flourishing community of Ucluelet (pronounced “yew-kloo-let”) has about 1600+ full time residents and thrives on outdoor recreation and eco-tourism. Ucluelet is surrounded by the 150,000 acres Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, with the Broken Group Islands to the South and Long Beach to the North. Ucluelet is a year-round travel destination, only 40 minutes from Tofino that will have you

basking in its picturesque beauty, ancient cedars and spectacular tree-lined horizons along the Wild Pacific Trail. For more information on life in Ucluelet visit:

https://www.discoverucluelet.com

What you’ll do:

The Pharmacist will work in a supportive professional environment, which is characterized by a manageable volume of prescriptions in a newly renovated facility. Primary responsibilities will include dispensing, patient counseling, patient profile reviews, and public education activities.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Deliver a high standard of usual Pharmacy functions including accurate preparation and counselling of medication
• Be encouraged and supported in practicing with the expanded scope-of-practice – including medication reviews and administering injections
• Promote health and wellness and educate customers and as appropriate, engage with customers both in and outside the store through community events, clinics, etc.
• Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures, professional standards and applicable laws and regulations
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager in developing and revising operational policies and procedures
• Lead and motivate support team members through coaching and talent development
• Practice within a culture of safety through adherence to Co-op standards for health and safety, loss prevention and environmental due diligence
• Provide positive, friendly and proactive interaction with all internal and external customers; maintain high customer service standards at all times

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. 

Ucluelet Co-op is pleased to offer the following:

• Full Benefits Plan including Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Matched Pension Program (7.5% matched)
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Competitive wages
• Retail Purchase Rebate
• An environment that encourages ongoing learning, professional development,  teamwork, collaboration, and innovation

This is a permanent full-time position that requires relocation to Ucluelet, British Columbia. As required, the Co-op may assist with providing relocation assistance as well as a retention bonus to the successful candidate.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

If you feel this role would be a great fit with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply! The ideal candidate will appreciate community, have a connection to the ocean and natural environments and enjoy outdoor activities.