Optometry Job Offers

Job Title: Optician

Location: Barrhaven, Ottawa

Compensation: Up to $35 per hour

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us:

Barrhaven Eyecare is a family owned optometry clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care and high-quality eyewear to our community. Our team of optometrists and eye care professionals work together to ensure every patient receives exceptional service, from examination to eyewear selection.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and personable Optician to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and a passion for patient care, helping patients find eyewear solutions that enhance their vision, comfort, and confidence.

Responsibilities:

    •    Work closely with optometrists to interpret prescriptions and assist in patient care

    •    Guide patients in selecting frames and lenses that meet their visual and lifestyle needs

    •    Measure, fit, and adjust eyewear to ensure optimal vision and comfort

    •    Educate patients on lens options, coatings, and proper eyewear maintenance

    •    Process and manage eyewear orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery

    •    Maintain inventory and support daily operations of the optical dispensary

    •    Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and professional service to every patient

Qualifications:

    •    Licensed Optician 

    •    Minimum 2 years of experience in an optometry or optical setting preferred (not necessary)

    •    Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

    •    Attention to detail and a commitment to patient satisfaction

    •    Familiarity with optical software systems and current eyewear technologies

Benefits:

    •    Competitive hourly wage of up to $35/hr

    •    Flexible scheduling and work-life balance

    •    Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth

    •    Employee discounts on eyewear and services

    •    Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume to info@barrhaveneyecare.com with the subject line “Optician Application – [Your Name]”. We look forward to welcoming the next member of our patient-focused care team!

Are you passionate about eyewear, customer service, and creating a positive experience for patients? We are looking for a friendly, dedicated and skilled individual to join our team. If you have a flair for helping customers find the perfect eyewear and ensuring seamless patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Engagement & Service

• Provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional customer service.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via phone and in person.
• Schedule appointments, confirm bookings, and recall patients with attention to detail.
• Troubleshoot and resolve patient concerns to ensure high satisfaction.
• Help achieve store sales goals by providing expert guidance to customers on eyewear.
• Collaborate with frame representatives to source the latest styles and trends.

Appointment Management & Billing

• Manage appointment scheduling and patient check-ins efficiently.
• Generate invoices and handle direct billing to Third-Party providers.

Eyewear Selection & Dispensing

• Assist customers in frame selection based on prescription, facial features, and style preferences.
• Explain lens and frame features and the benefits of various coatings confidently.
• Accurately measure pupil and segment heights for precise fittings.
• Dispense, adjust, and repair eyeglasses with care and accuracy.
• Monitor job statuses with optical labs, ensuring timely delivery for patients.
• Order contact lenses and notify patients when their orders are ready for pickup.

Knowledge & Education

• Stay up-to-date with the latest eyewear technologies and confidently communicate these advancements to customers.
• Perform optical pre-tests for the optometrists and collaborate on prescription accuracy.
• Educate customers on proper eyewear care and maintenance.

Store Maintenance & Inventory

• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment.
• Monitor inventory levels, restocking, and rotating as necessary, while ensuring products are fresh and in stock.
• Manage competing tasks efficiently while maintaining a high standard of store cleanliness.
• Showcase strong multitasking abilities, effectively prioritizing tasks and managing competing priorities.

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience & Expertise

• Minimum of 2 years of optical experience preferred, though optician licensure is not required.
• Knowledge of frames, lenses, and contact lenses.
• Familiarity with sales techniques and optical software is an asset.
• Experience with optical pre-testing is a plus.

Communication & Medical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of medical terminology related to optometry.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to problem-solve and think critically in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Professionalism & Commitment

• Consistent, punctual attendance and a commitment to high professional standards.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Why Join Us?

We offer competitive pay based on experience and a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and love delivering exceptional customer service in the optical field, we’d love to see your application!

Applicants can drop off their resumes at our clinic or submit them via email. We thank everyone for their interest but only select candidates will be contacted.

Full time office manager position in desirable Nelson, BC! Our office is looking for a manager with experience in an optical setting. Office manager will be responsible for:

-Upholding our office’s core values of respect, knowledge, and accountability

-Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure that staff are completing their tasks in an appropriate and timely fashion

-Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with each of our 3 full time staff members to ensure employee satisfaction and touch base on job performance

-Coordinate excellent patient care with our Front Desk Lead and Owner Optometrist

In addition to management responsibilities, we are a small team so the manager will be expected to fill in with routine patient care when other staff members are unable.

Hourly rate between $25-$35/hr depending on experience.

8hr shifts between 8am-5pm Mon-Fri.

Benefits include: Health Spending Account, Optical Benefits, Free Parking

Confidential inquires to Dr Katie Markin:

Email: katie.axwik@gmail.com

Cell: 2502156864

Join our Eyecare Team!

Location: North Shore Optometry Clinic, 216-3650 Mt Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver

Position: Optician/Optometric Assistant

Are you passionate about helping people see their best? Do you want to work, learn, and grow in a close-knit team?  North Shore Optometry Clinic is seeking a friendly detail-oriented Optician to join our boutique Optometry practice.  Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and helping clients choose glasses in a welcoming, patient-centered environment. 

Responsibilities include:

·      Assisting patients in selecting and fitting eyewear that meets personal style and vision needs

·      Educating patients on lens options, coatings and frame care

·      Ordering and verifying lenses

·      Measuring, adjusting and repairing eyeglass frames

·      Collaborating with our Optometrist and other team members to ensure excellent patient experiences

·      Patient pre-testing with top-of-the-line optometric equipment

·      Support patient bookings, orders, payments, and other records

Qualifications:

·      Previous experience as an optician or in optical sales is ideal with preference given to those with knowledge of lens materials, coatings and current eyewear trends (or desire and drive to learn)

·      Excellent communication and customer service skills

·      Strong attention to detail

·      A professional demeanor and caring approach with people

We offer:

·      Competitive pay (based on experience)

·      Paid time off and employee discounts on eyewear

·      Supportive and fun team atmosphere with opportunities for growth

If you’re enthusiastic about styling eyewear, enjoy helping people and want to work in a collaborative and caring environment we’d love to hear from you!

To apply please send your resume and a brief note about yourself to hiring.nsoc@gmail.com

Join our thriving and well-established optometric practice! We are a highly energetic, very busy store with a fantastic team.

• Licensed Optician or Certified Optometric Assistant is a plus
• Strong customer service and satisfaction skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and team members.
• Knowledge of optics

• Licensed Optician or Certified Optometric Assistant is a plus
• Strong customer service and satisfaction skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and team members.
• Knowledge of optics

Here's what the role looks like:

• Greet patients
• Analyze patient's optical and eyeglass prescription
• Assist patients in their choice of frames and optical products
• Ensure measurements, comfort and adjustment of patients' eyeglasses
• Provide advice on the care and handling of contact lenses and optical products
• Verify, cut and mount ophthalmic lenses in our optical laboratory
• Verify, validate and track supplier orders
• Resolve optical problems, repair eyeglasses and provide after-sales service
• Meet with optical representatives
• Manage credits and returns
• Manage inventories
• Perform other related tasks

Desired profile

• Optician or student in Optics and Eyewear or Diploma of dispensing optician / Optics and Eyewear
• Member of the Ordre des opticiens d'ordonnances du Québec
• Communication skills (French and English, verbal and written)
• Autonomy
• Effective management of priorities
• Punctuality
• Professionalism
• Team spirit
• Experience in optics and customer service, an asset

Here's what the role looks like:

• Greet patients
• Analyze patient's optical and eyeglass prescription
• Assist patients in their choice of frames and optical products
• Ensure measurements, comfort and adjustment of patients' eyeglasses
• Provide advice on the care and handling of contact lenses and optical products
• Verify, cut and mount ophthalmic lenses in our optical laboratory
• Verify, validate and track supplier orders
• Resolve optical problems, repair eyeglasses and provide after-sales service
• Meet with optical representatives
• Manage credits and returns
• Manage inventories
• Perform other related tasks

Desired profile

• Optician or student in Optics and Eyewear or Diploma of dispensing optician / Optics and Eyewear
• Member of the Ordre des opticiens d'ordonnances du Québec
• Communication skills (French and English, verbal and written)
• Autonomy
• Effective management of priorities
• Punctuality
• Professionalism
• Team spirit
• Experience in optics and customer service, an asset

Our clinic is looking for the perfect fit for our awesome team! We are looking for an optician who is passionate about eye care and customer service. The candidate must have experience as an optician or optometric assistant and also needs to be fluent in French and English.  

Please send your resume to visionplusmoncton@gmail.com

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide patients through the frame and lens selection process, including specialty coatings, blue light protection, and progressive lenses.
• Perform precise measurements and fittings, including PD, height, and adjustments.
• Manage laboratory orders, oversee production timelines, and conduct thorough quality checks.
• Dispense, fit, and adjust eyewear, as well as perform minor repairs.
• Provide instruction and support for contact lens wear and care (experience in this area is considered an asset).
• Contribute to merchandising and presentation of the optical boutique, maintaining a polished and inviting environment.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold clinical standards and professional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in good standing with the College of Opticians of Ontario.
• Strong technical expertise in measurements, adjustments, and quality control.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while demonstrating autonomy and precision.
• Bilingual skills (English required; French an asset).
• Experience with contact lenses and electronic medical record systems is an advantage.

What We Offer

• A respected, growing practice with modern equipment where quality of care and patient experience are top priorities.
• A full-service optical boutique with a broad range of frames and lenses, offering the opportunity to exercise your skills at the highest level.
• Full-time hours, continuous training, and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and additional benefits (to be discussed during the interview process, based on candidate experience).

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to info@hooveroptometry.ca (subject line: Application – Licensed Optician). You may also contact us at 613-546-6384 for more information.

As Practice Administrator, you will:

• Oversee and optimize internal business operations across departments.
• Support revenue growth, manage costs, and ensure financial health.
• Lead Human Resources functions -hiring, performance management, payroll, and career development.
• Partner with the CEO on strategic planning and culture-building efforts.
• Ensure operational compliance, performance tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and leadership team alignment.

 Key Responsibilities are: 

• Drive company operations to meet financial goals and KPIs.
• Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, & expense management.
• Collaborate with Ods and team leads to set performance goals and accountability systems.
• Lead HR initiatives- recruitment, onboarding, training, & staff development.
• Implement business systems that enhance efficiency & support practice growth.
• Serve as a champion for communication & alignment with our organizational why.

Competencies:

• Leads with an Outward Mindset
• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Passion for culture-building & team development
• High integrity, maturity, & emotional intelligence
• Ability to innovate, take calculated risks, & lead change
• Results-oriented with strong organizational & decision-making skills

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in healthcare, business operations, or practice management
• Strong understanding of HR processes and financial performance metrics
• Experience in strategic planning and organizational development
• Familiarity with the Arbinger "Outward Mindset" approach is an asset. 

   

  Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with our mission and values.

A fast-paced, friendly, and fashion-forward optical studio is seeking a motivated and professional Optician to join our team. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional retail service and support to clients selecting eyewear.
• Accurately frame, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames according to written optical prescriptions or specifications.
• Offer expert advice on lens types, frame styles, and eyewear products tailored to individual patient needs.
• Conduct adjustments, repairs, and follow-up care for customers’ eyewear.
• Maintain the professional appearance and cleanliness of the optical studio.
• Assist with lab work including edging and minor repairs (experience required).
• Build lasting rapport with customers through product knowledge and a caring, consultative approach.
• Demonstrate urgency and attentiveness in meeting customer needs and expectations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an ophthalmic or optical retail environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency with optical theory and dispensing practices.
• Knowledge of fashion trends and ability to guide clients in frame styling.
• Excellent command of the English language and professional telephone manner.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work