(CAN) Optician, Dual Licensed

Walmart Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada is seeking a Dual Licensed Optician to join our Vision Centre in Edmonton, AB. This role focuses on selecting and dispensing eyewear with accuracy while promoting Walmart’s brand and delivering superior customer service.

The successful candidate will maintain licensure, collaborate with optometrists, and assist customers with frame and lens selections based on RX, lifestyle, and budget. This is an on-site position at a Walmart location in Edmonton.

Qualifications

• Age - 16 or older (minimum eligibility)
• License - Optician License - glasses and contact lenses
• Must be in good standing with the respective College of Opticians.

Responsibilities

• Develop the optical business through executing programs and promoting the Walmart brand.
• Build collaborative relationships with Optometrists and other healthcare providers in Walmart and the community.
• Guide customers in selecting frames and lenses that fit lifestyle, RX, and price needs.
• Identify root causes, anticipate needs, exceed customer expectations, and provide effective solutions.
• Deliver exceptional customer service with accurate measurements, adjustments, and precise eyewear fittings.
• Ensure finished eyewear meets high standards of accuracy and quality for customers.

Education

Optician License - glasses and contact lenses

Job description

Position Summary...

The Optician, Dual Licensed reports to the Vision Centre Manager and provides the Store with expertise on the ordering and dispensing of quality eyewear while maximizing sales and profit, maintaining exemplary customer service by adhering to the 3 Basic Beliefs and values of Wal-Mart.

What You’ll Do...

• Develop the optical business through executing programs as well as promoting the Walmart brand.
• Build collaborative relationships with Optometrists and other healthcare providers in Walmart and within the community.
• Expertly guides customers in selecting frames and lenses that are best suited for their lifestyle, wardrobe, RX, and price needs.
• Proactively identifies root causes, anticipates needs, exceeds customer expectations, and delivers effective solutions.
• Performs exceptional customer service by providing accurate measurements, expertly adjusting and fitting eyewear, and performing all tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ensure all finished eyewear meets the highest standards of accuracy and quality, delivering exceptional products to customers.
• Must be in good standing with the respective College of Opticians.

The pay range for this position is $23.40 - $30.72/hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 23.40 à 30.72 $/h. La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Age - 16 or older License - Optician License - glasses and contact lenses

Preferred Qualifications...

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

16940 127 ST NW, EDMONTON, AB T6V 1J6, Canada

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