Pharmacy Manager
Location: Northern BC (Near Fort St. James / Prince George area)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (40 hours/week) — No weekends, evenings, or statutory holidays!
Software: Kroll
About the Opportunity
Are you a leadership-minded pharmacist looking for a managerial role where you aren't burned out by extreme script volumes or skeleton staffing?
We are seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead our community-focused pharmacy in Northern BC. This is a rare management opportunity where the infrastructure is already built for your success: you will inherit a highly experienced, deeply loyal team of assistants, a manageable daily pace, and a schedule that leaves your evenings and weekends completely free.
Discover Life in Our Community
If you love nature, crystal-clear water, and a tight-knit community feel, you will fall in love with this beautiful area. Situated right on the shores of a massive, picturesque lake, it balances tranquil rural living with absolute paradise for the outdoor enthusiast:
- A Waterfront Paradise: Right on your doorstep, the pristine lake offers legendary fishing (rainbow trout and char), boating, kayaking, and a beautiful sandy beach park perfect for long summer evenings.
- Four-Season Recreation: The area is famous for outdoor adventure. Hike up the local mountain trails for stunning panoramic views of the entire valley, explore extensive cross-country skiing and snowmobile trails in the winter, or hit the local 9-hole golf course.
- A Warm, Welcoming Vibe: This is a friendly, culturally rich, and stress-free place to live where neighbours know each other and the pace of life is wonderfully relaxed. Plus, when you want a "big city" day of shopping or major amenities, Prince George is an easy, scenic drive away down the highway.
Why You’ll Love Managing This Location
- A Self-Sufficient Team: You won't spend your days constantly hiring and training. You have a minimum of 2 to 3 highly trained, experienced assistants on the floor from open to close every single day. They know the community, the patients, and the workflow inside and out.
- True Work-Life Balance: We completely close the store for 30 minutes at lunch every day so you can step away and recharge in peace.
- Built-In Coverage: A semi-retired local pharmacist is available to cover shifts, meaning you can actually take your vacation time and scheduled days off without the stress of scrambling for relief coverage.
- Low-Stress Clinical Scope: Minimal compounding (essentially just Diclofenac cream; everything else is outsourced to Prince George) and a low volume of MACS (primarily UTIs and contraception).
The Work Environment & Practice Structure
- Daily Volume: Average script count is 175–200 per day, providing ample time to focus on quality patient care and operational oversight. Approximately 80% are straightforward refills.
- Compliance Packaging: A core part of our service is managing our 130 blister pack patients (prepared entirely in-house by your stellar support team).
- Demographic & Clinical Care: Serving a predominantly older demographic managing chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, COPD/asthma, heart disease, and chronic pain).
- Indigenous Health Care: Serving a large, vibrant local Indigenous population, which includes frequent, familiar billing through BC PharmaCare's Plan W for OTC products.
- OAT Program: Highly manageable workload with currently only 8 Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) patients (2 daily witness, 1 twice-weekly, and the rest weekly/bi-weekly).
Flexible Hiring Structures (Employee vs. Contractor)
We want this role to fit your financial and professional preferences. We are fully open to arranging this position as an Internal Employee (on payroll) OR as an Independent Contractor (Manager).
Option A: Internal Employee (Payroll)
- 1-Year Term:
- Wage: $72.50 / hour
- Signing Bonus: $5,000
- Perks: Free housing/accommodations (including utilities and Wi-Fi) + Full Health & Dental Benefits package.
- 2-Year Term:
- Wage: $72.50 / hour (Year 1) $\rightarrow$ $75.00 / hour (Year 2)
- Signing Bonus: $12,000
- Perks: Free housing/accommodations (including utilities and Wi-Fi) + Full Health & Dental Benefits package.
Option B: Independent Contractor
Prefer to incorporate or manage your own tax structure? We offer premium hourly rates in lieu of the health benefits package:
- 1-Year Term: $82.50 / hour + $5,000 Signing Bonus + Free Accommodations & Utilities
- 2-Year Term: $82.50 / hour (Year 1) $\rightarrow$ $85.00 / hour (Year 2) + $12,000 Signing Bonus + Free Accommodations & Utilities
Qualifications & Leadership Requirements
- Licensed and in good standing as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (CPBC).
- Eligible to assume the role of Pharmacy Manager under CPBC regulations.
- Experience with Kroll pharmacy software is preferred.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with an established, high-performing support team.
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort working with Indigenous health programs (Plan W) is an asset.
Ready to step into a fulfilling management role with incredible compensation and zero weekend burnout?
Apply Today: Send your resume to [email protected] or DM us to schedule a confidential discussion.
Pay: $75.00-$85.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
