Optician

Clinique Opto-Réseau de Val-d'Or; Trois-Rivières; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

RRSP

Paid time off

Job summary

Clinique Opto-Réseau de Val-d'Or is seeking an optical assistant to measure eye curvature, pupillary distance, and bridge width using optical devices, and to obtain lens prescriptions from ophthalmologists or optometrists.

The role includes guiding clients in selecting eyeglasses, advising on contact lens care, and performing lens edging and fitting with attention to detail in a fast-paced on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in optical setting.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities required.
• College/CEGEP education in optics or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the client’s eyeglasses or contact lenses and measure eye curvature, pupillary distance and bridge width with optical measuring devices.
• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
• Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses and advise on contact lens use and care.
• Cut and edge lenses and fit into frames, adjust eyeglasses for proper fit.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Optical measuring devices

Job description

LANGUAGES

French

EDUCATION

• College/CEGEP

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames
• Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client

CREDENTIALS

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Long-term care insurance

OTHER BENEFITS

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program