Pharmacy Intern - Red River Co-op
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Mar 23, 2026. Federated Co-operatives scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Opportunity:
Red River Co-op is recruiting for the part-time position of Pharmacy Intern. This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for assisting the Pharmacy team with the overall operations of the Pharmacy department.
Application and Registration
Before employment at Red River Co-op, the pharmacy intern will have already gone through the successful application process via the Registrar of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba.
Once commenced, an internship of 600 hours must be completed in a period of not less than 15 weeks and not greater than 21 weeks. An internship of 360 hours is to be completed in a period of not less than 9 and not greater than 15 weeks.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Be a liaison and public relations representative for the Co-op within the communities we serve.
Fully comply with Federal and Provincial laws pertaining to the Pharmacy, as well as all professional industry pharmacy standards and Red River Co-op standards of business conduct.
Deliver world-class customer service that is fast, friendly and efficient.
Approach your internship training with a commitment to actively participate in all learning experiences.
Develop lifelong learning skills, including: self-assessment, self-directed learning and reflection on learning.
Identify yourself as an intern; do not represent yourself as a pharmacist.
Keep all practice site policies, operations, records and patient information strictly confidential. If you are asked to sign a Confidentiality Agreement, be sure to carefully read and understand what you are signing.
Safely practice within the boundaries of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Acquire knowledge and develop new skills by observing, asking questions, researching information, being open-minded, and willing to cooperate.
Perform a variety of tasks and activities to apply your acquired knowledge and skills in practice situations under the direct supervision of your preceptor.
Maintain a daily personal log of activities performed. Use this log to recall competencies demonstrated while filling out the Evaluation Forms with your preceptor.
Receive approval or advice from your preceptor or another pharmacist before implementing professional decisions or judgments.
Do not publicly question the advice, direction or criticism of your preceptor, or other pharmacist, but discuss any concerns in private.
Seek regular consultation with your preceptor or other pharmacists to obtain feedback on your performance.
Seek help when you are unsure of what you should do.
Evaluate your own experience fairly and objectively, offering constructive feedback to your preceptor.
Be familiar with and apply the principles of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in order to prevent errors and improve safety.
Be familiar with the goals of the internship program and bring course materials to the site each day.
Immediately notify the College office if you discontinue your training program.
Discuss any issues or barriers to learning with the supervisor and the College in a timeframe that allows for supportive action to be taken.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or [email protected], or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.
Total Rewards:
Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance, a strong pension plan, and an employee discount. Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work. Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process.