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Casual Staff Pharmacist - Express Scripts Canada
Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company · 🇺🇸 Burnaby, BC
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company
The US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Title: Casual Staff Pharmacist Location: BC Pharmacy Employment Type: Casual Contract Reason for Vacancy: Replacement Work Arrangement: On-site Department Name: Pharmacy Operations Pay Typed: Hourly Pay Range: $48 to $51 Please note that this is a general posting range and offer range will be varied based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills required and location for this role. About Us Express Scripts Canada (ESC) is a leading health benefits management company. Serving over 12 million members, we help insurance carriers, third party administrators, and the public sector optimize the value of health benefits by linking the talent and professional expertise of our people with leading edge information management systems and technology. ESC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Express Scripts Inc., one of the largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies in North America, part of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a global health company. Together, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that improve access, affordability, and health outcomes for Canadians. Job Summary The Express Scripts Canada Pharmacy, with regional services across the country is transforming the Canadian prescription drug landscape and the way patients make decisions about their medications. Our Pharmacies are seeking Pharmacists that provide meaningful support at the right time to our members for better health and peace of mind. We are actively looking for Casual Pharmacists who are: • Available Monday to Friday • Available to start ASAP • Are passionate about health care The candidate will be required to vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs, provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians, interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions, verify and confirm validity of controlled substances, verify prescription information entered in the Kroll Pharmacy software system by data entry or order entry, train and mentor other less-experienced or new pharmacists, and provide back up for other pharmacists, as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Verify prescriptions to be dispensed contain the correct medications and are correctly labeled, according to corporate and regulatory guidelines • Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians • Provide patient counseling on new prescriptions and handle patient clinical queries • Train and mentor other less experienced or new pharmacists and/or technicians • Additional duties as assigned by leadership QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Science-Pharmacy or PharmD • Experience in a retail pharmacy/mail order pharmacy setting preferred • Knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations • Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy • Ability to read and interpret prescriptions • Ability to evaluate current state and analyze possible solutions in business workflow • Ability to train and coach less-experienced staff to desired team results • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment • Ability to learn quickly, solve problems and make decisions • Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • Experience with Kroll Pharmacy software system is an asset • Knowledge of Pharmacy Benefits Management Industry/Managed care industry is an asset • Willingness to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times • Valid BC pharmacist license required • Must be able to work scheduled shifts or on call as necessary Why Join Us • Competitive compensation, benefits and pension plan • Career development and advancement opportunities • A cultur