Student Optician-Oshawa, ON-LensCrafters

LensCrafters; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 15,153 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

LensCrafters is seeking a Student Optician for a casual part-time role in Oshawa. You will deliver personalized eye-care experiences, assist customers with selections, and learn to measure and adjust eyewear under supervision.

Strong communication, sales skills and tech comfort are essential. Current enrollment in an Opticianry program is required; optical dispensing experience and knowledge of inventory systems are valuable assets.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Opticianry program and pursuing practical skills.
• Experience in optical dispensing is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of optical theory and available merchandise.
• Familiarity with store inventory systems and stock handling.
• Be a strong communicator and active listener.
• Sales skills with ability to use a tablet for transactions.
• Comfortable engaging patients and customers with technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Signature Customer Experiences to customers.
• Assist selections, provide recommendations and educate on services.
• Record measurements and ensure eyewear fits customer needs.
• Operate the POS with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Present a neat store appearance and attractive visual displays.
• Work under the supervision of a Licensed Optician.

Skills

Strong communicator

Active listener

Sales skills

Technology literacy

Customer service mindset

Education

Currently enrolled in Opticianry program

Tools

IPAD/tablet

POS terminal

Inventory management systems

Job description

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.

Requisition ID: 936993

Store #: 001637 LensCrafters

Position: Casual Part-Time

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!

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Student Optician creates exceptional value in the lives of customers by delivering Signature Customer Experiences. Ensures customers are always delighted by performing the key steps of our selling model. Develops the optical skills of others and creates an effective learning environment.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Commitment to providing unsurpassed Customer Service
• Proactive & solution driven, accurate execution & product knowledge
• Assists customers with selections, provides recommendations & educates on adjustment services
• Patient & courteous with indecisive customers; provides answers to questions or products
• Is a leader in optical acumen that provides a voice for associates due to their expertise
• Under the Supervision of a Licensed Optician
• Records measurements, adjusts/fits eyewear correctly, ensure it meets customer needs
• Operates the Point of Sale terminal inputting customer and prescription information with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Takes pride in appearance of the store & visual displays

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Opticianry program
• Optical dispensing experience
• Knowledge of current optical theory and merchandise
• Knowledge of current store merchandise assortment and use of Inventory management systems.
• Strong communicator and listener
• Sales skills - ability to use and carry a IPAD / tablet
• Comfortable with use of technology to engage patients, customers and associates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively studying LensCrafters Final Inspector Certification
• Actively studying LensCrafters Quality, Fitting and Adjusting Program
• Previous experience in customer service and retail

Pay Range: 17.60 - 0.00

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, 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.