Lead Optician & Eyewear Fitting Specialist

Willow Eye Clinic; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

Willow Eye Clinic in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a permanent, full-time optician to join our optical dispensary within a medical clinic. The role offers a salary of 67,340 CAD annually for a 35-hour week and involves measuring eye curvature and pupillary distance, obtaining eyewear specifications, and assisting clients with selections.

The successful candidate will supervise 1–2 staff, maintain inventory, provide patient guidance on contact lenses, and ensure high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Licensed optician in Canada.
• 3–5 years of experience in optical dispensing.
• Experience in optical dispensary is preferred.

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.
• Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians.
• Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses.
• Advise on use and care of contact lenses.
• Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client.
• Train staff.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory.
• Provide customer service.

Skills

Client focus

Accurate

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Efficient work

Education

Licensure by provincial authorities

Tools

Electronic medical records

Insurance software

Social Media

Job description

Willow Eye Clinic in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a permanent, full-time optician to join our optical dispensary within a medical clinic. The role offers a salary of 67,340 CAD annually for a 35-hour week and involves measuring eye curvature and pupillary distance, obtaining eyewear specifications, and assisting clients with selections.

The successful candidate will supervise 1–2 staff, maintain inventory, provide patient guidance on contact lenses, and ensure high-quality customer service.