Lead Optometrist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Back office support

Professional development

Job summary

Specsavers Peterborough, ON is recruiting a Lead Optometrist to establish your own clinic within our Peterborough location. This role offers full clinical autonomy, leadership opportunities, and a pathway toward ownership.

Start with as little as one day per week and grow; join a trusted global brand with back-office support and professional development to help you deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered optometrist in Ontario.
• Mature leadership with patient-centered care is essential.
• Motivated to lead and grow a practice.
• Interested in building toward ownership and partnership.

Responsibilities

• Practice as an independent optometrist with full clinical autonomy.
• Start with as little as one day per week and expand over time.
• Build and lead your team to shape clinic culture and patient experience.
• Pave a pathway toward ownership opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Patient-centered care

Team building

Education

Registered optometrist in Ontario

Job description

Peterborough, ON

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

Establish your clinic

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at Superstore in Peterborough with reliable foot traffic — supporting consistent access to new and returning patients. This is a strong opportunity for brand visibility and patient engagement.

Peterborough, ON

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

Establish your clinic

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at Superstore in Peterborough 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, [name]. 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

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’swhywe’vemade 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 Jia Dafu [e-mail]