Lead Optometrist

Specsavers; Chatham; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers Chatham, Ontario, is seeking a Lead Optometrist to establish an independent clinic within the Specsavers Real Canadian Superstore, offering autonomy, leadership, and a pathway to ownership. Start with as little as one day per week and grow, while you build and lead your team toward a distinctive patient experience.

Access to OCT as a standard part of eye exams, support from Specsavers’ back office, and opportunities for ownership await the right candidate who is eager to lead and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Start your own clinic with full clinical autonomy.
• Grow at your pace; start with one day per week and expand over time.
• Build and lead your team to shape culture and patient experience.
• Pathway to ownership with future partnership opportunities.
• Deliver clinical excellence with access to advanced diagnostic technology, including NIDEK Tonoref 3, NIDEK automated lensometer, Topcon Maestro2, NIDEK RT-6100, S4OPTIK slit lamp.
• Back-office support and professional development to stay focused on patient care.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Growth mindset

Education

Registered optometrist in Ontario

Tools

NIDEK Tonoref 3

NIDEK automated lensometer

Topcon Maestro2

NIDEK RT-6100 refractor

S4OPTIK slit lamp

Job description

Chatham, ON

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

Establish your clinic

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers Real Canadian Superstore in Chatham with reliable foot traffic — supporting consistent access to new and returning patients. This is a strong opportunity for brand visibility and patient engagement.

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
• NIDEK intelligent refractor RT-6100
• 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.

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