Lead Optometrist- Chatham

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

Job summary

Specsavers Chatham in Ontario is seeking a Lead Optometrist to gain greater autonomy, leadership, and a pathway toward ownership. Start with flexible commitment and grow your practice at your pace in a fully equipped clinic.

You'll lead a team within an independent clinic, benefit from back-office support, and access advanced diagnostic technology such as NIDEK tonoref3, NIDEK automated lensometer, S4OPTIK slit lamp, in a well-designed space.

Qualifications

• Registered optometrist in Ontario.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership and patient-centred care.
• Motivated to lead and grow a practice.
• Interested in building toward ownership and partnership.

Responsibilities

• Lead your own independent optometry clinic with full clinical autonomy.
• Build and lead a clinic team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Drive patient engagement, growth, and ownership pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Patient-centered care

Team leadership

Job description

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

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers Real Canadian Superstore in Chatham with reliable foot traffic — supporting consistent access to new and returningpatients.This is a strong opportunityfor brand visibility and patient engagement.

This clinicoperatesin 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.

Youropportunity

This role is designed for optometrists seeking greater autonomy, leadership, and a pathway towardsownership:

• Startyourownclinic 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 tomaintainyour 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 partnershipopportunities
• Deliver clinical excellence —your clinic includesaccess a full suite of advanced diagnostic technology, including:
• NIDEKTonoref3
• NIDEK automated lensometer
• S4OPTIK slit lamp
• Support when you need it — benefit fromSpecsavers’back officesupport, resources, and professional development, so you can stay focused on patient care.

Whatyou’llbring

• 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 aLead Optometrist with Specsaversdifferent?

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 eyecareand affordable eyewearaccessible to everyone — because we believe no one shouldhave 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’rethe world’s largest privately owned optical retailer andstill afamily-owned business.We’reaplace where you can feel youbelong, andbe part of something that truly makes a difference.

Make it your own–with the confidence and support of being backed a globally trusted brand.