ophthalmic dispenser

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary, Alberta is looking for an Optical Technician to assist clients with eyeglasses and contact lenses. Responsibilities include analyzing prescriptions, selecting eyewear, and performing adjustments. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, commission, and training opportunities. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and the ability to work on-site, as remote work is not an option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Commission

Group insurance benefits

Mileage paid

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be trained to analyze lenses and fittings.
• Ability to assist clients in selecting eyeglasses and advise on contact lenses.
• Experience with optical measuring devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client’s eyeglasses or contact lenses using optical measuring devices.
• Obtain specifications for eyewear from prescriptions.
• Assist clients in selection and care of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Grind and polish lenses as needed.
• Adjust eyewear to fit clients.

Skills

Optical measuring

Client assistance

Eyeglass adjustment

Lens cutting and edging

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Analyze the client’s eyeglasses or contact lenses and by measuring the client’s eye curvature, pupillary distance and bridge width, using optical measuring devices
• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist
• Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses
• Advise on use and care of contact lenses
• Arrange for grinding or polishing of lenses or grind and polish lenses
• Cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames
• Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities