Optometry Summer Student Program Wide

2026 - Optometry Summer Student Program, Canada Wide

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you a Doctor of Optometry student eager to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic and innovative healthcare environment this summer?

FYidoctors
, a leading provider of optical and eye care services, is excited to offer a unique opportunity for motivated individuals looking to kickstart their careers. As a summer student at FYidoctors, you'll have the chance to work alongside industry professionals, expand your knowledge, and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional eye care to our patients. Join us for a summer of learning, growth, and making a real impact in the world of optometry.

Have an opportunity to experience different business models as well. FYiHealth Group is delighted to include solis optics and Bon Look as part of our business brands. These brands are more retail focused and provide fantastic insight into different what different opportunities can look like post graduation.

Our Program will be a 16 week run starting May 4 through August 21, 2026. This is a structured program and we ask applicants to plan to work 4 to 5 days a week to gain the most they can from the experiences offered.

• Experience every job in the clinic, from front desk to pretesting, dispensing and potential Optometrist shadowing
• Help guide patients through the clinic as they follow our Patient Pathway. Experience first hand what different doctor schedules can look like and how they affect the flow of a clinic.
• Put your university learnings into practice in the workplace, and get to learn about other topics that may not have yet been covered in depth.
• Learn the importance of dispensing practices – from adjusting glasses to learning which frames work best for certain prescriptions.

• Must be an active Doctor of Optometry student in good standing, in either year one or two of a School of Optometry program. Students who have just been accepted into an Optometry program will also be considered.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• An unparalleled desire to learn and take every learning opportunity presented
• An active listener who is open to coaching
• Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

If you are interested in joining one of our clinics, please submit your application and one of our campus recruiters will be in touch with you to discuss the program in further detail. Please note that while location preferences are considered, there is no guarantee for placement at a clinic listed as a preference. We greatly appreciate all interest in the program, and would like to note that spots in the program are limited.

Clinic Locations are available Canada Wide.

Applications Close January 15, 2026.

About FYi

FYidoctors is Canada’s leading diversified healthcare organization. Doctor-led, professionally managed, and patient‑focused, the organization concentrates on delivering outstanding eye care and medical aesthetics treatments along with patient‑centric products and services. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for four years, and a certified Great Place to Work, the organization operates over 350 locations across the country. Rooted in a mission to enhance life, FYidoctors supports a wide array of philanthropic causes and initiatives.

Through numerous community‑centric programs and the Enhancing Life Foundation, FYidoctors enhances the lives of Canadians both inside and outside its clinic doors.