Lead Optometrist

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

Job summary

Specsavers Owen Sound is seeking a Lead Optometrist to establish and grow a high-demand clinic in Owen Sound, Ontario. The role offers autonomy to run your own practice within the Specsavers framework and room to expand—from one day per week to full leadership of a growing team.

You will lead patient-focused care using a full suite of diagnostic tools and benefit from back-office support while pursuing ownership opportunities and brand visibility in the community.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership and patient-centred care.
• Motivated to take on leadership and grow a practice.
• Interested in building toward ownership.

Responsibilities

• Start your own clinic with full clinical autonomy.
• Flexibility to start with one day per week and expand over time.
• Build and lead your team to shape the clinic culture.
• Pathway to ownership and partnership opportunities.
• Deliver clinical excellence with access to advanced diagnostic technology.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Independence-oriented

Education

Registered Optometrist in Ontario

Job description

LEAD OPTOMETRIST

Owen Sound, Ontario

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

Overview

Establish your clinic in Owen Sound. Owen Sound offers an opportunity to step into an established, high-demand clinic in a safe, welcoming community where you can quickly build a busy practice while enjoying an excellent quality of life surrounded by nature.

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at the Heritage Grove Centre in Owen Sound, 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 Jamie McMillan. 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 to 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.

To learn more about this location or apply, please contact Anne Abrahamian at [e-mail].