dispensing optician

Boardwalk Optometry; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team. This role involves analyzing clients' eyeglasses and contact lenses, providing expert advice on selection and care, and ensuring a perfect fit for each client. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a strong focus on client satisfaction. With opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development, this position offers a rewarding career path in the optical field, where your contributions will directly enhance the lives of clients. Join a supportive team that values accuracy and teamwork!

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is required.
• Experience in optical measurements and client assistance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze eyeglasses/contact lenses using optical measuring devices.
• Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses and advise on contact lens care.
• Adjust finished eyeglasses to ensure a proper fit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client focus

Judgement

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Tools

Optical measuring devices

Job description

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience: Experience an asset

Tasks:

1. Analyze the client's eyeglasses or contact lenses by measuring the client's eye curvature, pupillary distance, and bridge width, using optical measuring devices
2. Obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist
3. Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses
4. Advise on the use and care of contact lenses
5. Arrange for grinding or polishing of lenses or grind and polish lenses
6. Cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames
7. Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit the client

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

1. Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

1. Fast-paced environment
2. Work under pressure
3. Ability to distinguish between colours
4. Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability:

1. Accurate
2. Client focus
3. Efficient interpersonal skills
4. Interpersonal awareness
5. Judgement
6. Reliability
7. Team player

Other benefits:

1. Free parking available
2. Learning/training paid by employer
3. Team building opportunities
4. Variable or compressed work week

Support for persons with disabilities:

1. Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees:

1. Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths:

1. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
2. Offers mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities for youth