Lead Optometrist

Specsavers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Back office support

Professional development

Job summary

Specsavers Ottawa Gloucester invites an optometrist to lead a new independent clinic with full clinical autonomy. Start with one day a week and grow your practice at your pace, building a team and shaping patient experience. This path offers ownership opportunities and access to advanced diagnostic technology in a fully fitted space.

Join a global, family-owned brand that supports your clinical leadership with back-office resources and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered optometrist in Ontario with license to practice.
• Demonstrated leadership and clinic management experience.
• Patient-centred care with high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead your own clinic within Specsavers Ottawa Gloucester.
• Grow patient base by delivering autonomous, high-quality eye care.
• Build and lead a team, with pathway to ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Patient-centred care

Education

Registered optometrist in Ontario

Tools

NIDEK Tonoref 3

NIDEK Automated Lensometer

Topcon Maestro2

Reichert Manual Phoropter

S4OPTIK Slit Lamp

Job description

LEAD OPTOMETRIST

Ottawa, Ontario

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

Establish your clinic in Ottawa Gloucester. Ottawa Gloucester offers the best of both worlds, with easy access to downtown Ottawa while enjoying the convenience of a well-established suburban community. With excellent shopping, restaurants, parks, and nearby walking trails, it's an ideal location to build your practice while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at Loblaws on Ogilvie Road, 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, Christine Grover. 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

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].

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