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 Freddie, our complex care business unit, and partner pharmacy network, Affirming 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.
Affirming Care Pharmacy provides discreet, specialty prescription delivery across North America. Operating from six central hubs—Calgary, Mississauga, and Toronto in Canada, and Los Angeles, New York City, and San Antonio in the US—the team provides 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!

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Location & Hours of Operation: Ability to commute to #100-1900 11 Street SE, Calgary, AB. This is a full-time, permanent position at 40 hours per week. Affirming Care Pharmacy is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30am to 8:00pm. All Pharmacists participate in a rotating schedule to cover evening and Saturday shifts. To ensure a collaborative and supported work environment, schedules are strategically structured to provide overlap with another Pharmacist during peak hours. We expect to expand hours based on patient demand and business needs.

Affirming Care Pharmacy is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region which includes the nations of the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda which consists of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney. Bands, and people of the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6.

Who we hope to find

We are looking for a highly motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Manager to join our incredible Affirming Care Pharmacy team in Calgary, Alberta. The Pharmacy Manager will play a key role in leading our day-to-day pharmacy operations and the pharmacy team, helping to refine processes and ensure every patient receives the most inclusive, affirming care possible. 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

Managing the Pharmacy Team

Supporting with hiring, and supervising a high-performing team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants
Owning performance management for the pharmacy team, including setting goals, conducting regular performance reviews and coaching
Onboarding and training new team members, and identifying ongoing development opportunities for existing team members
Creating and managing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage across operating hours, including evenings and weekends

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