Lead Optometrist

Specsavers; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Back office support

Professional development

Ownership pathway

Job summary

Specsavers Kitchener is inviting an optometrist to establish an independent clinic inside the Kitchener store. You will have full clinical autonomy, guided by an experienced team, and the opportunity to grow toward ownership while maintaining flexibility to start with one day per week.

This role emphasizes leadership, patient-centred care, and building a practice within a trusted brand. You will access advanced diagnostic tools and back-office support to focus on patient care while expanding

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

• Establish your own clinic with full clinical autonomy.
• Lead and build a team within the Specsavers clinic.
• Grow your practice and pursue ownership opportunities.
• Provide high-quality, patient‑centred eye care.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurship

Patient-centered care

Communication

Education

Registered optometrist in Ontario

Job description

Kitchener, ON

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

Establish your clinic

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at Real Canadian Superstore in Kitchener with 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. 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
• 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