Lead Optometrist

Specsavers; Midland; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Specsavers Midland is seeking a Lead Optometrist to provide clinical leadership with autonomy within a real-world retail setting. You can start by practicing one day per week and build your own clinic at your pace, while benefiting from an established patient base and supportive team.

The role offers pathway toward ownership, a collaborative culture, and access to advanced diagnostic technology such as NIDEK Tonoref 3, S4OPTIK slit lamp, Topcon Maestro2, and an eye-care team to guide patients.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered optometrist in Ontario.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership potential.
• Desire to grow a practice toward ownership.
• Ability to start with one day per week and expand.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead your own autonomous clinic within Specsavers Midland.
• Grow the practice flexibly, starting with one day per week.
• Build and lead a team to shape patient experience.
• Pursue ownership opportunities through partnership pathways.
• Deliver clinical excellence with access to advanced diagnostic tech.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership

Patient-centred care

Team building

Education

Registered optometrist in Ontario

Job description

LEAD Optometrist
Midland, Ontario

Step into clinical leadership with flexibility within Specsavers Midland - with the flexibility to grow your practice, your way.

Establish your clinic

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers in Midland. Set within the Real Canadian Superstore at 9292 County Road 93, the location benefits from consistent foot traffic throughout the week and on weekends.

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
• Reichert Manual Phoropter
• S4OPTIK slit lamp

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 OCT is made 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].