Pharmacy Consultant

Permanent Full Time

Canada Life currently has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Consultant. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada. This is a hybrid role requiring 1 or more days per week in the Winnipeg, MB or Toronto, ON office.

Prescription drug and disability benefits are a major component to any employee benefit program. The Pharmacy Consultant will provide pharmacy expertise that will allow Canada Life to develop the industry leading products and create solutions to assist our customers and deliver superior case management.

Under the guidance of the Manager, Pharmacy Support Services, the successful candidate will join a team dedicated to prescription drug management, disability claim optimization and client support.

What you will do:

• As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, assist in balancing the health needs of plan members with the cost management needs of plan sponsors, while contributing to the long-term sustainability of drug plans
• Provide consultative support for management of drug and disability claims
• Develop and maintain Prior Authorization criteria and protocols in collaboration with the Drug Strategy and Drug Claims Management teams
• Partner with pharmacists, nurses, and medical consultants to provide clinical opinions
• Provide customized support and recommendations to large plan sponsors and custom formularies
• Liaise with pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Using expert drug knowledge, conduct research and analysis on various drug and disability policies and strategies
• Assist in the development and maintenance of reference material related to drug and disability policy
• Maintain professional competence and expertise in the pharmacy profession through the on-going review of current pharmacy and medical literature, professional continuing education as well as through contact with professional peers

What you will bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and licensed to practice in a province of Canada
• Minimum 2 years directly related experience
• Bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset
• Demonstrated clinical judgment
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective decision-making and documentation skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a variety of roles to build collaborative partnerships across function and the business
• Effective planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change and perform effectively under pressure
• Creative problem-solving skills and strong customer orientation
• Drives results and contributes to change processes that improve organizational performance and creates a culture of accountability
• Ability to travel
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

The base salary for this position is between $76,400 - $141,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.