Relief Scheduling Coordinator in Burnaby, British Columbia

Requisition ID: 188230

Career Group: Corporate Office Careers

Job Category: Pharmacy Operations BC & Prairies

Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: British Columbia; Alberta; Manitoba; Saskatchewan

City: Burnaby

Location: Vancouver Office

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Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Sobeys Inc. is a growing Canadian company. We are a market leader in grocery and pharmacy that operate under multiple banners spanning over 1,600 stores in communities across the country. Our family of over 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are on a mission to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our teammates.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to Make an impact?

As a Relief Scheduling Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our pharmacies are staffed efficiently and effectively. Reporting to the Lead Pharmacy District Manager, you’ll collaborate with the Director of Operations and Pharmacy District Managers to create and manage pharmacist relief schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for our pharmacies during vacations, staff shortages, and new store openings.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will:

• Work closely with the Director of Operations and Pharmacy District Managers to plan and manage pharmacist relief schedules

• Create and communicate staffing schedules for various needs, including vacation coverage, relief schedule rotations, staffing shortages, and new store openings

• Respond to and coordinate emergency relief requests promptly

• Provide support for various pharmacy-related events and programs

• Assist in forecasting future staffing and hiring needs across the region

What you have to offer:

Your resume should highlight:

• A relevant college diploma or university degree (e.g., Business Administration, Commerce, Information Management)

• Relevant work experience, with a strong focus on customer service

• Proven experience in planning and scheduling personnel

• A strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

• Experience in pharmacy is preferred

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $48,000.00-$66,000.00. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.

• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.

• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.

• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.

• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.

• Paid Vacation

• Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.