dispensing optician

Government of Canada; Val-d'Or; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Val-d'Or, Canada is seeking an Optician to analyze eyeglasses and contact lenses for clients. The role involves obtaining specifications from prescriptions, assisting clients in selecting eyewear, and advising on lens care. Candidates must hold relevant licensure and have 2 to 3 years of experience in opticianry. The position requires excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills, with health care and vision benefits provided as part of the employment package.

Benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in opticianry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the client’s eyeglasses or contact lenses using optical devices.
• Obtain specifications from prescriptions prepared by ophthalmologists or optometrists.
• Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses and advise on contact lenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician

Job description

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)