Questions Asked and Answered

We would like to be able to provide you with all of the information you need to apply for employment with Shoppers Drug Mart^®/Pharmaprix^®. Here are some of the more commonly asked questions:

How do I apply for a job at Shoppers Drug Mart^®/Pharmaprix^® ?

This depends on the position you are applying for. For all Pharmacist, Front Store Manager and Cosmetic Manager positions, contact your local Recruiter. If you are interested in a part-time or full-time in-store position, visit the store you are most interested in working at, and drop off your resume. For all corporate and regional office positions, mail your resume to Shoppers Drug Mart, 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4W8.

Where are jobs advertised?

Open positions at Corporate and regional offices and store management positions are often advertised in the large, daily newspapers across Canada and on Internet job boards. All part-time and full-time in-store positions are advertised at the store.

Should I call Shoppers Drug Mart^®/Pharmaprix^® to ask about the status of my application?

Once we receive your resume, it will be entered into our database so our Recruiting team can easily access your information and see how your skills best fit our current hiring needs. Don’t worry if you don’t hear from us right away; we’ll keep your resume active for up to 6 months. If there’s a match, we will contact you immediately.

How old do I have to be to work at Shoppers Drug Mart^®/Pharmaprix^®?

This depends on provincial legislation. Please visit your province's legislative web site for more information.

What are the qualifications, pay scale and types of opportunities available for a Pharmacy Technician?

You should visit a Shoppers Drug Mart^®/Pharmaprix^® pharmacy in your area and speak with an Associate/Owner or Pharmacist about the role.

My son/daughter will be attending his/her first year of university this fall. Do you have a scholarship program for first-year Pharmacy students and how does he/she apply?

Shoppers Drug Mart^®/Pharmaprix^® is committed to supporting the development of Pharmacy students by providing an opportunity to participate in a scholarship program during their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study. To find out more, check out our Campus section’s Pharmacy Scholarship Program.

How do I find out about summer student opportunities in my area?

Each of our stores is independently owned and operated by a Pharmacist called an Associate/Owner. The Associate/Owners make their own hiring decisions. Please visit the Shoppers Drug Mart^®/Pharmaprix^® store that you are interested in and contact the Associate/Owner personally. For a list of stores in your area, please visit our Store Locator.