optometrist

Government of Canada - Western; Summerland; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prominent government organization, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the visual health of the community. As an optometrist, you'll examine patients' eyes, conduct tests, and prescribe corrective lenses and treatments for ocular disorders. Your expertise will guide patients in maintaining their visual hygiene and safety, making a significant impact on their quality of life. Join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional care, where your skills in communication and client relations will shine. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to public health while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is required.
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' eyes and conduct tests to determine visual efficiency.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and treatment for ocular disorders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Examine patients' eyes, conduct tests, and use specialized instruments to determine visual efficiency
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids to correct patients’ vision
• Prescribe treatment to conserve, improve, and correct vision and other ocular disorders
• Counsel patients on visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, working distances, and safety factors
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other physicians and surgeons when ocular or other diseases are found

Credentials

Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)

Additional Information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available