Dispensing optician

Overview

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

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

French

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 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
• 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

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player

• Health benefits
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
• Other benefits
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits