Pharmacy Manager – Cates Pharmasave | Bowen Island, BC
$65–$70/hour | 2–3 Days/Week | $5,000 Bonus | Ferry Costs Covered
Love where you live? You don't need to leave it for a great pharmacy opportunity.
If you live on the North Shore, along the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast, Bowen Island or surrounding coastal communities, this position was designed with you in mind.
Cates Pharmasave is a locally owned community pharmacy on beautiful Bowen Island, and we're looking for an experienced pharmacist to take on a Pharmacy Manager / responsibility role for just 2–3 days per week.
We're approximately a 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, with ferry service throughout the day — and we'll cover your ferry commuting costs.
Whether you're based in West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Gibsons, Sechelt or another nearby community, we're open to building a schedule that works for the right pharmacist.
This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership position without giving up five days of your week.
What We're Offering
- $65–$70/hour, depending on experience
- 2–3 days per week, with flexibility based on your availability
- $5,000 signing & retention bonus
- Ferry commuting costs covered
- Up to $60,000 in Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for eligible pharmacists*
- Extended health & dental benefits if working exclusively for Cates Pharmasave
- Annual College licensing fees covered if working exclusively for Cates Pharmasave
- Professional liability insurance covered if working exclusively for Cates Pharmasave
- No late evenings
- Closed Sundays
- A supportive, experienced pharmacy team
- A locally owned pharmacy where decisions are made locally
Community Pharmacy the Way It Should Feel
At Cates Pharmasave, pharmacy is personal.
We're part of a close-knit island community where our pharmacists have the opportunity to know their patients, build long-term relationships and make a meaningful difference in their healthcare.
We're looking for someone who values excellent patient care and wants the opportunity to lead a pharmacy while still maintaining an exceptional work-life balance.
You'll have the autonomy and responsibility that comes with a Pharmacy Manager position, backed by an experienced and supportive team.
Leadership Without Giving Up Your Life
We don't believe becoming a Pharmacy Manager should automatically mean working five days a week.
Prefer 2 days? Let's talk.
Want 3 days? Even better.
We're more interested in finding the right pharmacist than forcing the right person into a rigid schedule.
This could be an excellent opportunity for:
- An experienced pharmacist ready to move into pharmacy management
- A current Pharmacy Manager looking for a better work-life balance
- A pharmacist already living on the North Shore, Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast or surrounding islands
- Someone looking to establish a consistent 2–3 day schedule
- A pharmacist who loves the coastal B.C. lifestyle and doesn't want to give it up for their career
Work 2–3 days. Keep 4–5 days of your week for everything else.
About the Commute
Bowen Island is closer than many people realize.
The ferry crossing from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver to Bowen Island is approximately 20 minutes, with regular service throughout the day.
Instead of sitting in city traffic, step onto the ferry, grab a coffee and cross Howe Sound.
Cates Pharmasave will cover your ferry commuting costs.
For pharmacists already living on the North Shore or along the Sea-to-Sky and surrounding coastal communities, we'd be happy to discuss scheduling that makes the commute practical.
About You
We're looking for a pharmacist who:
- Is licensed and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
- Has strong community pharmacy and patient-care skills
- Is comfortable providing leadership and taking responsibility for pharmacy operations
- Values building genuine relationships with patients
- Communicates well and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team
- Takes pride in maintaining high professional and regulatory standards
Previous management experience is an asset, but we're also interested in speaking with experienced pharmacists who are ready to take the next step into leadership.
Most importantly, we're looking for the right person for our pharmacy and our community.
Interested? Let's Have a Conversation.
You don't need to be actively job hunting to reach out.
If the opportunity sounds interesting, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation about the position, schedule and whether Cates might be the right fit for you.
Apply through Indeed or contact us directly at [email protected].
Come meet the team, see the pharmacy and experience Bowen Island for yourself.
Cates Pharmasave | Bowen Island, British Columbia
*Canada Student Loan Forgiveness is a Government of Canada program. Bowen Island is currently identified as an eligible community. Individual eligibility and loan-forgiveness amounts are determined by the Government of Canada and are subject to program requirements.
Pay: $65.00-$70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bowen Island, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Pharmacist: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- BC Pharmacist Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
