Apply to Pharmacist Manager – Inuvik, NT

Looking for more than just a pharmacy job?

At Northern/NorthMart, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a real difference—every single day. Step into a career where your expertise improves lives, where you're valued by your community, and where you're supported with an industry-leading compensation and relocation package.

We’re hiring Pharmacist Managers to serve remote and northern communities across the Northwest Territories. This is a relocation-based opportunity, with full financial and logistical support provided by The North West Company (NWC).

Why Join Us?
Relocating for work is a big step—we make it worth it.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary
Sign-on bonus, retention bonus, and annual performance incentives
Subsidized housing
Monthly food allowance
Paid vacation travel
Employer-paid pension plan
Employee Ownership Plan with company-matched contributions
Optional RRSP program
Opportunities for spousal employment
Full financial and logistical relocation support

In many of our communities, everyday expenses such as rent, groceries, and utilities are heavily subsidized or covered. That means you can bank the majority of your earnings, allowing you to reach your financial goals faster—whether it’s paying off student loans, saving for a home, or planning your next adventure.

Our Mission
“To advance and provide comprehensive and innovative patient-centered health services to under-served and hard-to-reach regions.”

Your Role

Comply with Provincial Pharmacy Regulations and ensure adherence to Practice Standards and Guidelines
Follow the Provincial Drug Formulary and advise the Manager, Retail Pharmacy, on any regulatory changes
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow practices consistent with the Privacy Act
Ensure compliance with NIHB Claims Submission
Ensure compliance with Store Operating Procedures as defined by the HP&S division and implement operational standards
Lead the pharmacy team through orientation, training, and day-to-day operations
Provide patient-focused, outcome-based care with strong collaboration across the healthcare team and local agencies
Build and nurture relationships with healthcare centers, nursing stations, and physician clinics
Identify business opportunities that enhance community pharmacy services

Desired Skills & Experience

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Licensed by a Canadian Provincial College of Pharmacists
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Meets Continuing Education requirements for provincial licensure
Effective communication skills to counsel, educate, and instruct patients, staff, and healthcare professionals
Previous pharmacy management experience preferred (minimum one year)
Community-oriented mindset with a commitment to meaningful care
Proficiency in pharmacy software (Kroll experience required)
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
Passion for improving access to health services in remote communities

Location
Remote communities throughout the Northwest Territories
About Us
The North West Company is a trusted retailer serving underserved rural and remote communities in Northern Canada, Western Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean. We offer much more than groceries—we’re a community hub. Learn more at northwest.ca.

A Career with Purpose
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join a company where your work is appreciated, where you’ll enjoy professional growth, and where your success supports healthier communities. We even offer employment opportunities for spouses, because we know this can be an adventure worth sharing.

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including but not limited to: Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now. Your future—and your community—is waiting.

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Northern and NorthMart stores are owned and operated by The North West Company.
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