Sponsors

BC Pharmacy Association (BCPhA)

“The BC Pharmacy Association is an organization that supports and advances the professional and economic interests of community pharmacists and pharmacies in the province. In its role as an advocate for the profession and business of community pharmacy, the BCPhA works collaboratively with the Ministry of Health, UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacists of BC and other key stakeholders in pharmacy.”

Shoppers Drug Mart

Canada’s leading pharmacy retailer with over 1300 stores. Pharmacists are employed by Shoppers Drug Mart® Associate-Owners who offer the right environment and incentives for personal and professional growth with new and exciting concepts in patient care, technology and career development. Shoppers Drug Mart strives to innovate health and wellness services in Canada. From online prescription management, to virtual visits with healthcare providers, pharmacy care clinics and convenient locations.

When you become a member of a Shoppers Drug Mart® Associate-Owner team, you will be encouraged to advance your education and pursue special designations, and will be provided with unparalleled support in achieving your professional goals. Currently, Shoppers Drug Mart offers scholarships to students enrolled in a PharmD program, reach out to pharmacy.campus@loblaw.ca to find out more.

As an integral member of a community health care team, you will work with the Pharmacy team, to help make a difference to the health and well-being of Canadians through the provision of primary care services including – medication reviews, prescribing and immunizations, as enabled by provincial regulations. Several Pharmacists have also achieved the designation of Certified Diabetes Educators and many are Certified Geriatric Pharmacists, with expertise in geriatric pharmacotherapy for seniors. Others have obtained the International Society of Travel Medicine Certificate in Travel Health and provide complex travel health services in the Shoppers Drug Mart® networks’ Travel Health Centers of Excellence.

Becoming an Associate-Owner
Shoppers Drug Mart® stores are owned and operated by Pharmacists. The Associate-Owners benefit from management efficiencies inherent in being part of the Shoppers Drug Mart® family. For those who require training in management, finance, communication and/or leadership, learning occurs through interactive distance learning, on-the-job training and coaching/mentoring.

Making the move to corporate
Pharmacists who wish to work in a corporate environment have the opportunity to move into various positions in our central or regional offices. Many of our executives are Pharmacists who started their careers with Shoppers Drug Mart® in the dispensary.

https://corporate.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/careers-life-at-shoppers/

Rexall

With a dynamic history of innovation and growth dating back to 1904, Rexall is a leading pharmacy retailer in Canada.

Operating approximately 400 pharmacies across Canada, Rexall’s 8,000 employees provide exceptional patient care and customer service, dedicated to caring for Canadians’ health, one person at a time.

Our history of serving Canadians dates to the turn of the last century, through successive evolutions of Rexall from apothecary-type drugstores to the modern pharmacies we proudly operate in communities across Canada today.

Rexall is part of the Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC and a proud member of the global McKesson Canada Corporation family, ranking seventh on the Fortune 500 and the industry’s oldest, largest, most experienced, and sophisticated pharmaceutical distributor.

Celebrated for our diversity, inclusion, and outstanding employee experience, we offer professional education allowances, competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, licensing fee coverage, relocation assistance, and more Rexall actively supports rotations, placements, and co-ops for pharmacy students across Canada, providing them with valuable hands-on experience in real-world community pharmacy settings. We believe in investing in the next generation of pharmacists, by offering various opportunities, some of which are listed below:

New Grad Program:

Embark on your rewarding pharmacy career with Rexall. Offering opportunities for mentorship, full-time employment opportunities, and much more. You’ll benefit from our recognized preceptors as mentors, our award-winning culture to set the stage for your professional growth, and the assurance of a full-time position after licensing.

Tuition Reimbursement Program:

Get ready for an exhilarating journey of financial support, adventure, and success as we back your educational path towards becoming a pharmacist. Our program is designed to provide annual financial assistance to qualified individuals who aspire to help Canada one person at time.

Ready to Unlock your ALL – get in touch with our Talent Attraction Team today to learn more about our programs by contacting talentacquistion@rexall.ca.

Costco

Costco Wholesale’s pharmacy offers competitive total prescription costs, providing great value, savings and affordability to all patients. All patients using Costco can benefit immediately from Costco’s favourable pricing and can also choose to have their prescription medications delivered to their home at no extra cost using telephone or online ordering. A patient does not need to be a Costco member to use the pharmacy. In addition to this, individuals can take advantage of patient care services such as health and wellness programs, immunization services, minor ailments, and medication therapy management by their pharmacist. Visit costcopharmacy.ca for more information.

Pharmasave

Pharmasave is one of Canada’s leading independent pharmacy and drugstore retailers with over 850 independently operated locations, built by people who have a passion for patient care and the practice of pharmacy.

Pharmasave pharmacists and their dedicated teams are loved by their communities because they can tailor their unique services to the needs of their patients and share their own expertise in addition to dispensing and counseling. They can practise how they want to practise in an environment that allows them to put their education into action and be the pharmacists they want to be; valued healthcare professionals.

We are committed to providing Pharmasave pharmacy team members with the support and tools they need to help their patients, reach their own career goals, and live a balanced life. Live Well With Pharmasave, Canada’s community pharmacy.

PCCA

PCCA is an independent compounding pharmacy’s complete resource for fine chemicals, devices, training and support.

PCCA was incorporated in 1981 by a network of pharmacists who recognized the need for customized medications.

PCCA offers:

• Clinical Services – PCCA’s team of 20+ full-time pharmacists are at your disposal 24/7/365
• Formula Access – 9,400+ formulas, whenever and wherever you need them
• Exclusive Bases – PCCA’s proprietary compounding vehicles unmatched in performance and reliability
• Pharmacy Compounding Education – PCCA offers pharmacy education, training and support to help you get ahead, and stay there
• Unparalled quality control and quality assurance for all products

PCCA exists to help our members successfully practice the art and science of pharmacy compounding through a variety of products and services designed especially for their practices. Empower your pharmacy, and inquire how you can help your patients!

Loafe Cafe

Loafe Café: UBC’s favourite coffee shop.

At Loafe Café, we are proud to serve locally roasted Pallet coffee, handcrafted sandwiches, fresh, house-baked pastries and seasonal salads. We are known for having the best Happy Hour on campus, with a large patio and constant rotation of the finest craft beer BC has to offer.

We are located on the main floor of the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Check out our newest location, Loafe UBC Sauder! To get in touch, see our hours for each location, or check out our catering services, please reach out to us over Instagram (@loafecafe) or visit our website (https://loafe.ca/)

Rain or Shine

At Rain or Shine, we strive to make every one of our flavours as amazing as possible. We are constantly inspired by food and tasty ingredients, asking ourselves, how could we make that into an ice cream? Our ice cream is made from scratch in house using fresh, natural and sustainable whole ingredients sourced locally, seasonally and organically whenever possible.

We’re proud to use our business as a platform to raise awareness and funds for charities and causes we care about in our community. We do annual collaboration initiatives with The Shoe Box Project, The Writers Exchange, and Canadian Blood Services. We love supporting local schools too. We want to use our business to do good, give back, increase awareness and continue to spread happiness where we can!

AOR

At Advance Orthomolecular Research (AOR), we believe that truth and transparency are the most important values for any organization to uphold. It is through ethical discipline and evidenced-based science that we lead and advance the natural health industry. As visionaries, we seek to catalyze change and challenge conventions through continuous innovation.