Lead Optometrist

Specsavers; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers Orillia invites a Lead Optometrist to join a brand-backed clinic with strong autonomy and leadership opportunities. Begin with as little as one day per week and expand your practice over time, balancing current commitments while shaping patient care.

Lead the clinic, drive growth, and engage a supportive team. Access advanced diagnostic tech and Specsavers back office resources to focus on clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered optometrist in Ontario.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership ambitions.
• Motivated to lead and grow a practice.
• Interested in ownership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow an independent optometry clinic within Specsavers Orillia.
• Provide high-quality patient care with clinical autonomy and leadership.
• Build and lead your team to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
• Pursue pathway to ownership and partnership opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Patient-centred care

Practice growth

Education

Ontario OD registration

Tools

NIDEK Tonoref 3

NIDEK lensometer

Topcon Maestro2

S4OPTIK slit lamp

Job description

LEAD OPTOMETRIST

Orillia, Ontario

Step into clinical leadership with flexibility within Specsavers Orillia — with the freedom to grow your practice, your way.

Establish your clinic

Orillia offers an exceptional quality of life with beautiful waterfronts, a vibrant downtown, and year-round outdoor recreation. Its welcoming community, affordable living, and scenic surroundings make it an ideal place to build both your career and your lifestyle.

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at the Zehrs in the County Fair Plaze in Orillia,benefiting from reliable foot traffic — supporting consistent access to new and returning patients. This is a strong opportunity for brand visibility and patient engagement.

This clinic operates in a fully fitted, professionally designed space with one exam room and pre-test room.

The Specsavers retail store is owned and managed by experienced optician, Shreeki Patel. The team of trained eyecare consultants at the store welcome and guide your patients through pre-testing.

Your opportunity

This role is designed for optometrists seeking greater autonomy, leadership, and a pathway towards ownership:

Start your own clinic your way — practice as an independent optometrist with full clinical autonomy

Flexibility to grow at your pace — start with as little as one day per week and expand over time; you have the flexibility to maintain your current commitments how it works for you

Build and lead your team — shape the culture and patient experience within your clinic

Pathway to ownership — unlock future partnership opportunities

Deliver clinical excellence — your clinic includes access a full suite of advanced diagnostic technology, including:

• NIDEK Tonoref 3
• NIDEK automated lensometer
• Topcon Maestro2
• S4OPTIK slit lamp

Support when you need it — benefit from Specsavers’ back office support, resources, and professional development, so you can stay focused on patient care.

What you’ll bring

• Registered optometrist in Ontario
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leadership and delivering quality, patient-centred care
• Motivated to take on leadership and grow a practice
• Interested in building toward greater independence and ownership

What makes being a Lead Optometrist with Specsavers different?

At Specsavers, we believe quality eyecare starts with a simple idea: putting people first, always. For over 40 years, Specsavers has been committed to making quality eyecare and affordable eyewear accessible to everyone — because we believe no one should have to compromise on their eye health, regardless of their background or circumstances. That’s why we’ve made OCT available as a standard part of eye exams.

Today, we’re the world’s largest privately owned optical retailer and still a family-owned business. We’re a place where you can feel you belong, and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Make it your own – with the confidence and support of being backed a globally trusted brand.

Learn more about this location and more
Reach out to Anne Abrahamian at [e-mail].