About us:

PurposeMed is a Canadian-founded healthtech company established in 2019 with a mission to improve access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve combined our clinical roots with a drive to scale, and now our exceptional team provides specialized care to thousands of patients every month. PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units: Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affimring Care Pharmacy. Freddie improves sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community. As the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, we’re proudly dismantling barriers to sexual healthcare for patients across both Canada and the USA. Frida transforms the lives of patients through easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis and fast, affordable treatment. Foria provides trans, non-binary, and gender-affirming Canadians with specialized, gender-affirming healthcare. Affimring Care Pharmacy provides discreet, specialty prescription delivery across North America. Operating from Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, and San Antonio, they provide our patients with an integrated, end-to-end healthcare experience. We are proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte’s 2024 list of Canada’s 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most—and we make sure to have fun along the way!

Independent Contractor opportunity

16-24 hours a week (variable)

Location & Hours of Operation

Ability to commute to 2-2624 Dunwin Drive, Mississauga, ON. We’re looking for someone with the flexibility to work variable shifts during our operating hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 7:00pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Who we hope to find:

We are looking for a highly motivated and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our incredible Affimring Care Pharmacy team in Mississauga. As a Pharmacist, you will provide support for our day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth workflow continuity and delivering inclusive, affirming care to every patient. This is a unique opportunity to join an energetic and growing team that’s deeply committed to making a difference.

In this role, you’ll make an impact by:

- Providing Patient Care & Support




- Leveraging your clinical expertise within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care
- Performing patient medication counseling duties (primarily PrEP, STI and HIV care) and providing exceptional customer service both over the phone and in-person
- Coordinating with patients to set up shipping and delivery preferences
- Managing patients’ refill cycles to make sure they do not run out of their medication
- Assisting patients in navigating insurance challenges
- Providing in-person patient care, including administering injections in accordance with scope of practice and regulatory requirements
- Supporting Pharmacy Operations & Oversight
- Supervising the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants, ensuring the accuracy of all prescriptions dispensed and shipped as per College of Pharmacy regulations
- Overseeing inventory management; performing inventory audits, managing the purchasing of packaging and pharmacy supplies and coordinating medication orders with wholesalers
- Actively assisting Pharmacy Technicians with operational tasks to ensure workflow efficiency as pharmacist workload permits

- Maintaining Compliance & Driving Collaboration

- Ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and Provincial laws, rules and regulations
- Ensuring all requirements for the documentation and control of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Regulations are satisfied
- Collaborating with key team members to formulate business insights and drive operational and patient care improvements

We need someone who has:

- A Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science or Pharm-D
- An active Pharmacist license and is in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, with authorization to administer injections
- A strong understanding of pharmacy business operations and economics
- Proficiency in all aspects of pharmacy software, from data entry and billing to report generation and troubleshooting
- A positive attitude,



a strong sense of urgency and a team player mentality
- Experience navigating operational, technological and strategic change
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- The ability to set priorities and manage time effectively, and is detail-oriented
- Active listening and strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Flexibility to work different shifts including evenings and weekends

It would also be great if you have:

- Experience with Kroll

Compensation

$55 - $65 CAD per hour, as an independent contractor

What we’re offering (based on full time, permanent roles in Canada & the USA):

- Work flexibly within a team that’s remote friendly; we believe that work should fit around your life*
- 20 vacation days and a team that will remind you to use them!
- Annual winter break closure
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care from your first day of work—we cover 100% of your premiums, with coverage available for dependents 8 health/sick days
- Extended mental health coverage
- $20,000 of lifetime coverage for gender-affirming care and procedures (Canada)
- $500 learning fund to use towards courses and other professional development
- Our unique People Potential program, in which you'll partner with your manager to identify opportunities to grow and achieve your full potential

Why you should join us:

Be part of a team of great people who don’t take themselves too seriously. While we’re serious about the problems we solve, we believe in having fun along the way. Make an impact, every single day. We’re providing compassionate, affirming care to many people who have never received the proper support before. Be confident in bringing your whole self to work. Inclusivity is core to how we take care of our patients, our teammates, and ourselves. We create spaces that are safe and affirming.

PurposeMed is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer, and we highly encourage those from excluded and marginalized communities to apply. This includes groups such as (but not limited to): Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, trans and non-binary, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, and HIV-positive people. You don’t have to check every single box above. If the job description gets you excited and you think you could contribute your expertise to our team—we hope you’ll apply!

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📌 Pharmacist (Independent Contractor) (Mississauga)
🏢 PurposeMed
📍 Mississauga