Job requirements Retail Pharmacist in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a retail pharmacist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Pharmacists (NOC 31120).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- A university degree in pharmacy and a period of supervised practical training are required.
- Licensure is required in all provinces and territories for community and hospital pharmacists.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Pharmacists
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP)
British Columbia
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
Manitoba
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Pharmacists of Manitoba
New Brunswick
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
New Brunswick College of Pharmacists (NBCP)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board
Northwest Territories
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Nova Scotia
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists
Nunavut
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Registrar, Department of Health Professions
Ontario
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Pharmacists
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Prince Edward Island College of Pharmacists
Québec
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Pharmacist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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