Avant-garde Licensed Optician

Ocean Optometry; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end optical practice in Halifax is seeking a Licensed Optician to provide exceptional patient care and personalized eyewear consultations. This role requires strong communication skills and a passion for high-quality eyewear. You will contribute to a supportive team environment that values craftsmanship and client relationships, making every patient's experience delightful.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Optician in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Opticians.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-end or boutique optical setting preferred.
• Strong eye for aesthetics and a passion for high-quality eyewear.
• Exceptional communication skills with a natural ability to build relationships.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to providing precise service.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through personalized eyewear consultations.
• Ensure comfortable fit and optimal function of lenses and frames.
• Provide advice on lens technologies and materials.
• Build trusting relationships with clients.
• Participate in the curation of eyewear collections.

Skills

Patient satisfaction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Aesthetics

Education

Licensed Optician in good standing

Job description

Overview

Ocean Optometry is a practice focused on genuine care, offering comprehensive eye examinations and advanced treatments, including Myopia Control and Neurolens services. We feature a curated collection of handmade eyewear and provide bespoke, custom-designed frames.

The Role

As a Licensed Optician, you will be a vital part of our team, ensuring every patient feels understood and cared for.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Guiding patients through a personalized eyewear consultation, helping them discover frames that resonate with their style and needs from our exclusive collection.
• Ensuring the perfect, comfortable fit and optimal function of high-end lenses and frames.
• Providing expert, easy-to-understand advice on the latest lens technologies, materials, and premium coatings, always with the patient's best interest at heart.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and their experience is truly delightful.
• Participating in the thoughtful curation and welcoming display of our unique eyewear collections.

Why Join Our Team?

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a supportive, high-end boutique environment, a refreshing alternative to the typical optical chain model. You'll be at the forefront of fashion and technology in the optical industry, collaborating with a team that cherishes craftsmanship, artistry, and exceptional patient relationships. We are a small, cohesive team where your expertise and empathetic approach will be deeply valued.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Optician in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Opticians.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-end or boutique optical setting is preferred, with a focus on patient satisfaction.
• A strong eye for aesthetics and a genuine passion for high-quality, handmade eyewear.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a natural ability to build warm, trusting relationships with clients.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a steadfast commitment to providing thoughtful and precise service.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated individual with a true appreciation for quality craftsmanship and a dedication to providing a truly elevated and caring patient experience, we invite you to connect with us. Please send your resume and cover letter to Stuart Cooksey at [e-mail] with the subject line "Licensed Optician Application Ocean Optometry"

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Medical Practices