Pharmacist - Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Specialty

We are recruiting a permanent, full-time Assistant Pharmacy Manager to partner with the Pharmacy Manager and help drive daily operations across a dynamic specialty pharmacy team of approximately 25 professionals in Oakville, Ontario. In this high-visibility position, you are not just another pharmacist on the bench. You are a trusted operational co-pilot with the autonomy to evaluate workflows, make real-time decisions, and guide daily excellence in a collaborative, office-style setting.

Have questions or hesitations? Contact Jennifer Andrew at 905-302-6450 or jennifer.andrew@randstad.ca for more details prior to applying.



Advantages
Pharmacist - Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Specialty Setting - Oakville, ON - Full-Time, Permanent - Healthcare

Predictable weekday daytime schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offering exceptional work-life balance with no evening/weekend/stat holiday demands.

Highly competitive base compensation commensurate with leadership experience.

Annual bonus for achievement of performance objectives.

Day-one comprehensive benefits coverage with no waiting period.

Generous paid time off policy.

Employer-supported RRSP program with matching contributions.

Employer reimbursement for annual professional pharmacist licensing and liability insurance expenses.

Modern work setting: Comfortable office-style pharmacy environment with a business casual dress code.

Structured, supportive onboarding: Thorough, task-by-task training approach designed to build your specialty pharmacy operational mastery over your first 3 to 6 months.

Direct leadership impact: Meaningful operational responsibility co-leading an established, high-morale team of 25 staff members.



Responsibilities
Pharmacist - Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Specialty Setting - Oakville, ON - Full-Time, Permanent - Healthcare

Monitor pharmacy workflow queues proactively on a regular/hourly basis to keep all operational stages running smoothly and on schedule.

Anticipate operational bottlenecks and make sound, balanced decisions to reallocate team members across workstations without inadvertently disrupting downstream processes.

Provide clear, daily operational direction and supportive leadership to a dedicated team of pharmacy assistants, while collaborating closely with registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

Act as the primary operational partner to the Pharmacy Manager, stepping in to direct daily pharmacy workflows and maintain continuity when the Pharmacy Manager is in strategic meetings or off-site.

Exercise sound critical thinking to prioritize competing daily demands, resolve workflow delays, and independently devise sustainable, proactive solutions.

Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend practical process improvements across inventory, packaging, cold-chain handling, and order fulfillment.

Maintain a well-rounded operational understanding of all department workflows, including order entry, billing and adjudication, fulfillment, and shipping coordination.

Provide hands-on pharmacy support, including prescription verification and workflow coverage, as needed during peak operational volumes or unexpected absences.

Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture where team members feel supported, motivated, and engaged.


Qualifications
Pharmacist - Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Specialty Setting - Oakville, ON - Full-Time, Permanent - Healthcare

Current, active license in good standing as a Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP Part A).

Demonstrated operational pharmacy team leadership or supervisory experience within a high volume retail or specialty pharmacy environment, with proven aptitude for guiding team members and managing multiple priorities.

Exceptional critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying workflow bottlenecks and implementing independent, practical solutions.

Strong resource allocation skills, including the ability to evaluate the operational consequences of moving personnel between departments before taking action.

Collaborative, approachable, and confident leadership style capable of establishing clear boundaries, maintaining accountability, and fostering high team morale.

Willingness and ability to work daily on-site in Oakville, Ontario, during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Prior operational experience in specialty pharmacy, long-term care (LTC), centralized fulfillment, or high-volume community pharmacy operations is required.

Hands-on familiarity with third-party billing, claims adjudication, coordination of benefits, or accounts receivable workflow processes will help set you up for success.

Previous background managing or supervising mid-to-large pharmacy teams (10-15+ employees) would support your success in this important leadership role.

Summary
Pharmacist - Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Specialty Setting - Oakville, ON - Full-Time, Permanent - Healthcare

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal.

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