optical laboratory assistant

Employment and Social Development Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment and Social Development Canada is looking for a dedicated professional to join their optical retail store team in Toronto. The role requires setting up equipment, clean maintenance procedures, and managing patient records. A high school certificate along with relevant experience in a similar environment is fundamental. Join us to provide excellent customer service while thriving in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Basic high school education is required.
• Experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and dismantle equipment.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Posted onJune 18, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details I - LIFESTYLE

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Job details

• Location Toronto , ON M4H 1C3
• Salary 34.10 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Work setting

• Optical retail store

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Perform general clerical duties
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-07-18

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