Managing optician

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

French

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

2 years to less than 3 years

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

On site

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

• 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
• Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians
• 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

• 3-4 people

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available