Licensed Optician - Calgary

Oscar Wylee Pty; Calgary; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free prescription glasses every six m​

Family & Friends discounts

Store in Calgary core location

Team coaching and collaboration

Eyewear training and career growth

Clear career trajectory

Job summary

Oscar Wylee is seeking a Licensed Optician in Calgary to dispense prescriptions and guide customers through frame selection, pre-testing, and service tasks. You will also support our Optometrists and manage patient experiences.

The role requires a provincial Optician license and involves handling third-party claims, frame adjustments, repairs, and order follow-ups in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed optician with provincial license or recognized certification.
• Experience assisting customers in frame selection.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work mall hours including evenings and weekends.
• Supervisor or managerial experience in Optical or Retail.

Responsibilities

• Dispense customers' prescriptions.
• Conduct pre-testing activities.
• Assist with submitting third party benefit claims.
• Remake, adjust and repair frames.
• Follow up on outstanding customer orders.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Provincial Optician license or certification

Job description

Join our team as a Licensed Optician, where you will dispense customers prescriptions alongside supporting our customers through the frame selection process. You will be responsible for:

• Conduct pre-testing activities.
• Assist with submitting third party benefit claims.
• Remake, adjust and repair frames.
• Follow up on outstanding customer orders.

About You:

The Licensed Optician will be capable of delivering excellent patient experiences and a high standard of support to our Optometrists. Successful applicants will possess the following:

• An appropriate provincial Optician license or certification by a nationally or provincially recognized opticianry college
• Capable of confidently and effectively working with customers through the frame selection process.
• Strong and effective time management and organizational skills.
• Works with a sense of urgency and adaptability to any situation.
• Flexibility to work Mall hours including evenings and weekends.
• Supervisor or Managerial experience in the Optical or Retail industry

Perks:

• Get a free pair of prescription glasses every six months
• Treat your loved ones to Family & Friends discounts twice a year!
• Work at our Calgary store, located in the heart of downtown Calgary, within one of the city’s premier shopping destinations The Core. With direct access to major public transport routes, nearby parking options, and close proximity to key business and retail districts, commuting to work is easy and flexible.
• Work with a supportive and energetic team in a fast-paced retail environment, with a strong focus on coaching, collaboration and celebrating the big wins together!
• The opportunity to learn about all things eyewear through training, including styling with our many frames on offer!
• A clear career trajectory with opportunities for management roles in the future

About Oscar Wylee

Oscar Wylee is a leading optometry and eyewear company with over 140 stores across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, employing more than 1,000 team members worldwide.

Working at The Core places you right in the heart of downtown Calgary, surrounded by one of the city’s most iconic shopping destinations. With a wide range of retail stores, dining options, and convenient access to the vibrant Stephen Avenue district, there’s always something to enjoy before or after your shift while being part of the dynamic atmosphere at Oscar Wylee The Core.

We design our eyewear in-house, drawing inspiration from global fashion trends and delivering it directly from our manufacturers to our customers.

We’re committed to providing exceptional patient care, affordable products, and meaningful career opportunities for our people.

Visit our website for more information!