Pharmacy Assistant - Inventory

Position Title: PT Pharmacy Clerk

Position Type: Part time

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Permanent

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $16.60 and is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether starting or higher, will fall within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

This is a posting for an existing permanent part-time position.

Shift: Days, Evenings & Weekends

Become Our Pharmacy Clerk at Food Basics!

As a Pharmacy Clerk, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our pharmacy area is always well-stocked and visually appealing for our customers. Your responsibilities will include keeping the shelves properly stocked and displayed, as well as providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to every customer. This is your chance to make a real impact and be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community care. Assists with the proper ordering, rotation and inventory control of product in the department.

May also assist with end displays, seasonal displays, etc.

Provides customer assistance with merchandise on the sales floor and at the cash register and responds to specific requests regarding product information and location within store.

Maintains scanning / price integrity within the pharmacy department.

Performs inventory-related tasks.

Answers phones as required.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist.

Follows all applicable Company policies and procedures, Government regulations, Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations.

Customer service driven.

As a Pharmacy Clerk, you will receive direction from the Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacist. You'll interact with internal contacts, including Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy Merchandising, Inventory Control and Audit, Store Services, McMahon, and Metro IT. Additionally, you'll engage with external contacts, such as customers and direct pharmacy vendors like McMahon and others.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers.