Licensed Pharmacy Technician – Full Time | Amherst, NS

MacQuarries Pharmasave Group | Trusted Community Pharmacy Since 1920
Location: Amherst, Nova Scotia
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Very competitive wages and benefits — let's talk!

About the Role

MacQuarries Pharmasave Group is seeking an experienced and passionate Licensed Pharmacy Technician in our Amherst location. If you're a pharmacy technician who thrives in a patient-focused environment and enjoys team leadership and clinical service expansion, we’d love to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working with a dynamic and supportive pharmacy team.

Key Responsibilities

The number one thing we look for is superior customer service. Our patients are very important to us and we want to make sure they are treated with respect.
Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, a Licensed Technician would play an essential role as part of a very strong pharmacy team.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and professional standards
Foster a positive work culture aligned with our mission and values
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners to support wellness initiatives

Qualifications

Licensed and in good standing as a pharmacy technician in Nova Scotia
We use Kroll software in our innovative pharmacy so having this experience would be an asset.
Strong clinical knowledge and interest in patient care services
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable with pharmacy systems and workflow optimization
Committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and team engagement

Compensation & Benefits

Very competitive salary, based on experience
Extended Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
RRSP program
Annual reimbursement for:
- PANS dues
- Licensing fees
- Liability insurance
- Injection certification renewal
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Opportunities for continued professional development

Why Join MacQuarries Pharmasave?

A positive and collaborative workplace culture
A company deeply rooted in Nova Scotia communities since 1920
A shared commitment to our ABC’s: Attitude, Behavior, and Contribution to the team
We operate with integrity, compassion, and a strong focus on patient care

Please note: some of our locations include stairs and light physical duties.
Candidates who are 18 years or older will be required to complete a criminal background check.

Our Mission and Vision

Mission: To make people feel better
Vision: To be the Drug Store of choice in every community we serve

Diversity & Inclusion

MacQuarries Pharmasave Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees and customers.

Call to Action

Ready to join a pharmacy team that makes a difference every day?
Apply today to join the MacQuarries Pharmasave family.

About the company

MacQuarries is a community pharmacy group based in Truro, Nova Scotia, serving communities across the province's mainland. Its pharmacies dispense prescriptions and provide advice on medicines, alongside everyday health products and other retail goods. The group also runs a home health care business supplying mobility aids, rehabilitation equipment and products that help people manage daily activities at home. Staff help customers choose equipment for purchase or rental and provide servicing and repairs through the group's dedicated home health centre. Founded in 1920, the business grew from a Truro drugstore into a regional pharmacy operator and remains part of the Pharmasave network.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Truro, Canada

Founded

1920

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Professional costs: The Amherst pharmacist opening reimburses annual licensing fees, association dues, liability insurance and injection-certification renewal.
Relocation option: The Brookfield Pharmacy Manager position offers moving assistance, a company-supported mobile plan and an employee store discount.
Relief travel costs: The Valley pharmacist opening provides mileage and travel reimbursement.

What critics are saying

Clinical accountability: Amherst pharmacists must maintain professional standards, protect patient confidentiality and expand services alongside routine pharmacy work.
Management breadth: Brookfield's manager handles staffing, performance feedback, inventory, budgets and safe dispensing alongside clinical-service growth.
Multi-store coverage: The Valley relief-pharmacist role includes weekend rotations and vacation cover across the group's locations.

What makes MacQuarries Pharmasave Group unique

Clinical scope: Pharmacies offer assessment and prescribing for common conditions, alongside compounding and medication reviews.
Specialist fittings: The Truro Home Health Care Centre offers custom compression fittings, lymphedema services and custom orthotics.
Independent network model: It combines family ownership with membership in Pharmasave, a banner collectively owned by its independent pharmacy members.

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