Lead Optometrist - Ottawa College Square

Specsavers Norge; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Back office support

Job summary

Specsavers Ottawa College Square in Ottawa is seeking a Lead Optometrist to establish and grow an independent practice with full clinical autonomy and brand backing.

Begin with as little as one day per week and gradually expand, building your team and shaping the patient experience in a supported, flexible environment.

Join a well‑established Specsavers clinic with access to advanced diagnostic technology and back‑office resources, plus a clear pathway toward ownership.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered optometrist in Ontario.
• Ability to lead and develop a practice while delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow your own independent optometry clinic within Specsavers Ottawa College Square.
• Lead and develop the clinic team to deliver patient-centric care.
• Pursue ownership opportunities with support from the Specsavers group.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-centred care

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team building

Education

Registered optometrist in Ontario

Job description

Lead Optometrist - Ottawa College Square

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

Establish your clinic in Ottawa. Ottawa College Square clinic is well positioned to serve an established and expanding community. It's an excellent opportunity to grow your practice and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at the Loblaws located in College Square, 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, Andrew Gravestone. 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:

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.

Reach out to Anne Abrahamian at [e-mail].