How can I learn more about the licensing process?

The licensing process varies from province to province. A starting point for understanding the licensing process would be the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada website www.pebc.ca as well as the website of the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities www.napra.ca Each of these websites also has links to the Pharmacist Regulating body for each province. Please also review the licensing section of our website which provides a detailed outline of the licensing process.

How do I become a Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacist?

If you are living in Canada, we will consider your application only when you have passed all of the PEBC examinations. Please do not contact the Pharmacy Recruitment Specialist until you have completed all of the PEBC exams, including the MCQ and OSCE.

Once you have completed all the Qualifying exams, please email the Pharmacy Recruitment Specialist in your region here with your resume and cover letter indicating the region in which you would like to work. It should be noted that most of our opportunities will be in smaller communities, outside of the larger cities (ie: nothing available in Toronto).
Due to the high number of resumes received we regret that we are unable to contact applicants further, unless your competencies and location preferences reflect our needs. Preference will be given to candidates who are located in, or are willing to relocate to areas in which we have the greatest need. No phone calls please.

If you have not completed all PEBC exams then you can only work as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Assistant and our Associate-Owners are responsible for their own hiring. Please contact stores directly with a copy of your resume. You can find a list of stores on our website at www.shoppersdrugmart.ca under the store finder tab. If applying in person at a store, always introduce yourself and ask the Associate-Owner if they have time available to talk with you for a few minutes or if they would prefer you come back at a set time.

If you are offered a position as a technician, please contact the Pharmacy Recruitment Specialist to introduce yourself and to provide the store number or name of the Associate-Owner you are working for, so that you can be advised of potential opportunities for training or considered for a future position as a pharmacist with our organization.

Does Shoppers Drug Mart provide financial assistance with the licensing exams?

Yes. Shoppers Drug Mart will reimburse International Pharmacy Graduates that successfully pass the required exams and have signed a contract to work with Shoppers Drug Mart for a period of time after they become licensed to practice in Canada.

How can I get work as a technician as I progress through the licensing process?

If you are in Canada and have permission to work in Canada, please directly contact the Shoppers Drug Mart stores that you might like to work at as the stores hire directly for Pharmacy Technicians/Assistants. The Corporate office does not hire for these positions. Please do not contact the International Recruitment Coordinator for a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant position. For a list of store locations, please use the store finder tool.

Who do I talk to if I have any questions about becoming a Canadian licensed Pharmacist?

If you require more information on licensing, work permit issues or how to find a Preceptor, please e mail your inquiry to the Pharmacy Recruitment Specialist who will respond as soon as possible.

If you are applying for a position, we thank you for your interest but must advise that due to the high number of applications we receive we regret that we are unable to contact applicants further, unless your competencies and location preferences reflect our need s. Preference will be given to candidates who are located in, or are willing to relocate to areas in which we have the greatest need . No phone calls please.