PHARMACIST (FULL TIME)
HAMILTON DRUGS, 364 Hamilton River Road, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0
Ready to earn $200,000+ per year?
We are open to someone looking for: Permanent, or a 12-to-24-month Contract
NOTE: The Government of Canada has added PHARMACISTS to the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program (effective December 31, 2025). Happy Valley-Goose Bay is a community designated as eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.
ABOUT:
Hamilton Drugs is seeking a Pharmacist who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care as we work closely with other health care professionals in the community to promote an environment where pharmacists can work to their full clinical abilities, providing a fulfilling work environment and best possible patient care. We understand work-life balance is extremely important and support our employees mental and physical health any way we can.
Nestled in the heart of Labrador, Happy Valley-Goose Bay offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant community life. Imagine waking up to breathtaking landscapes, with endless opportunities for outdoor adventures like fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling. Our town is steeped in history, home to the storied CFB Goose Bay, and boasts a diverse, welcoming community that celebrates a mosaic of cultures, including Innu and Inuit heritage. With excellent transportation links, Happy Valley-Goose Bay serves as a convenient hub, making it easy to stay connected while enjoying the tranquility and charm of small-town living.
Responsibilities:
- Working collaboratively with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure positive drug therapy outcomes
- Performing medication reviews and medication management services as per the provincial standards
- Applying full scope of practice as a clinical pharmacist in Newfoundland & Labrador
- Patient counseling on selection and use of non-prescription medication
- Ensuring accurate pharmacotherapy
- Compounding prescribed pharmaceutical products
- Advising patients and health care professionals on the indications, contra-indications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage of medications
- Maintaining medication profiles of patients including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs
- Ensuring proper preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of vaccines, serums, biologicals and other drugs and pharmaceuticals
Requirements:
- Licensed and in good standing with the Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Board (or eligible to become licensed)
- Strong sense of professionalism and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with patients, physicians, and healthcare partners
- Injection Certification
- Additional accreditation such as a CDE or a Geriatric Pharmacist is considered an asset
Total Compensation:
- Hourly rate range - $70 to $75 per hour
- Signing Bonus Potential up to $20,000 paid out upon offer signing (in return for a 2-year agreement)
- Retention Bonus Potential up to $20,000.00 (paid at the 12 month and 24 month)
- Housing allowance and Relocation Assistance available
- Group extended health and dental benefits
- All professional licenses and fees and Malpractice insurance reimbursed
- Northern Allowance Taxation Benefits
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- NOTE: The Government of Canada has added PHARMACISTS to the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program (effective December 31, 2025). Happy Valley-Goose Bay is a community designated as eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.
Hours/Schedule:
- Work schedule requires 40 hours per week while working only 1 in every 3 weekends.
- Monday to Saturday – 8:30am to 9:00pm; Sunday - 10:30am to 9:00pm
- We are open to someone looking for: Permanent, or a 12-to-24-month Contract
HOW TO APPLY: Email your resume to -
Jen Hamilton, Director of Recruitment & Talent Innovation
[email protected]
linkedin.com/in/jenkhamilton
Pay: $70.00-$75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Experience:
- pharmacist: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Pharmacy License (preferred)
Location:
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL (preferred)
Work Location: In person
