Lead Optometrist

Vision Expert; High Level; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $200,000

Relocation support

Ownership pathways

Personalized incentives (accommodation

Job summary

FYidoctors in High Level, AB is seeking a Full-Time Lead Optometrist. Join a high-demand practice with hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday–Friday, supported by a full team. You will perform full-scope optometry, from routine exams to disease management, with co-management alongside ophthalmology and hospital physicians.

This is a rare opportunity to lead in a well-established clinic, with generous incentives, relocation support, and ownership pathways as part of a growing group.

Qualifications

• Licensed optometrist with OD degree and eligibility to practice in Alberta.
• Experience in full-scope optometry and co-management with specialists.
• Clinical leadership and mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy optometry clinic with Monday–Friday schedule.
• Provide routine exams, medical care, and disease management.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists and hospital physicians.
• Drive professional growth and mentor future optometrists.

Skills

Leadership

Full-scope optometry

Patient care

Co-management with ophthalmology

Education

OD degree

Tools

OCT

Optomap

Humphrey Visual Field

Digital Anterior Imaging Camera

TONOREF

Job description

FYidoctors in High Level, AB is seeking a Full-Time Lead Optometrist. Step into a thriving, high-demand practice that is booked months in advance and ready for you to make an immediate impact.

The Clinic

One of FYidoctors original clinics, it was established over two decades ago. Enjoy true work-life balance with consistent Monday to Friday hours, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Supported by a fully staffed team, you can focus entirely on delivering exceptional patient care. As the only Optometrist within a 3-hour radius serving a catchment of up to 25,000 people, you’ll practice full-scope optometry—from routine exams to medical care, disease management, and co-management with the local ophthalmologist and hospital physicians. This is a rare opportunity to build a rewarding, community-impact career in a well-established, respected clinic where your skills are truly valued.

The Technology

• OCT
• Optomap
• Humphrey Visual Field
• Digital Anterior Imaging Camera
• TONOREF

The Incentives

• Generous Signing Bonus of up to $200,000
• Competitive Guaranteed Compensation to support your financial success from day one
• Relocation Support to ease your move
• Personalized Incentives, including accommodation assistance
• Ownership Pathways within our growing group
• Professional Growth through coaching, mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities to engage with future optometrists through campus engagement initiatives

The Location

Living and working in High Level offers an optometrist the opportunity to build strong patient relationships in a close-knit, affordable northern community with high demand for care. With limited competition, you can establish a thriving practice while making a meaningful impact on regional eye health. When you’re off, the area offers stunning northern lights, wide-open landscapes, and endless outdoor recreation.

The FYi Team

FYidoctors started as a group of 30 Optometrists in 2008 and have grown to over 750 Optometrists across Canada. Today, as Canada’s fastest growing Doctor-Owned eye care provider and consecutively named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, the FYidoctors team includes respected leaders from provincial and national associations who are dedicated to the values long associated with Optometry.