Licensed Optician-Ottawa, on-Lenscrafters

ESSILORLUXOTTICA GROUP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Licensed Optician to join their dynamic team in delivering exceptional customer service and high-quality eyewear. This role is pivotal in ensuring that every customer receives personalized care and expertly crafted products that exceed expectations. As part of a global leader in vision care, you will be empowered to use state-of-the-art technology and your optical expertise to enhance customer experiences. If you are passionate about eye care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Health Care

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Competitive Bonus

Qualifications

• High School diploma and state licensure required.
• Experience in optical dispensing and strong customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and set expectations for service.
• Custom fit glasses and ensure eyewear meets customer needs.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Optical Dispensing Experience

Strong Basic Math Skills

Knowledge of Current Fashion Trends

Selling Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

State Licensure

Tools

iPAD/Tablet

POS System

Computers

Calculators

Job description

Requisition ID: 880961

Store #: 000961 LensCrafters

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We've got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.

Everything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in optical care.

At LensCrafters, we want every person who enters our doors to feel our passion for care. And that's why we're committed to taking care of you, so you can bring the best quality experience to our patients and customers.

LensCrafters is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology, and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

The Licensed Optician delivers the brand value proposition & helps establish LensCrafters as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community. Creates exceptional value in the lives of customers by delivering legendary customer service & perfectly crafted high-quality eyewear which exceeds our customers' expectations.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Welcome all customers, set expectations with customers.
2. Custom fit glasses & precisely place prescription in lenses.
3. Acts as a leader in optical acumen.
4. Take & record measurements, accurately adjust/fit eyewear with attention to detail, ensure finished eyewear meets standards & customer needs.
5. Assists team with complex product needs & prescriptions.
6. Accurate & thorough use of technology despite time pressure & customer volume, exceptional product knowledge, use of appropriate tools.
7. Proactive, explores root cause of issues, forward-thinking, ensures customers are satisfied & expectations are exceeded, solution-driven.
8. Ability to multi-task, prioritize & manage time with competing priorities.
9. Strive to achieve exceptional results on Brand KPIs & competencies.
10. Take pride in store appearance, help to keep store clean, attractive & organized.
11. Inform management of safety opportunities; demonstrates safe work practices.
12. Resourceful, self-motivated with a desire for continual learning, improvement & results.
13. Adhere to company policies & procedures, including discounts, promotions & inventory management.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School graduate or equivalent.
2. State Licensure.
3. Optical dispensing experience.
4. Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener & team builder.
5. Knowledge of current store merchandise.
6. Strong basic math skills.
7. Awareness of current fashion trends.
8. Selling skills - ability to use & carry an iPAD/tablet.
9. Familiarity with POS, computers & calculators.
10. Embrace new technology & change.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Previous customer service & retail experience.

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.