Optometrist; Relief, or Locum

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Looking for more than just another clinic assignment?

Join a growing optical program delivering essential eye care services across Northern Canada. As an Optometrist with The North West Company, you'll practice with purpose, helping improve access to vision care in communities where your expertise can make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Whether you're seeking occasional relief work, recurring clinic assignments, or longer-term contract opportunities, we provide the support, logistics, and patient demand that allow you to focus on what you do best: caring for patients.

• Meaningful Clinical Work Provide comprehensive eye care services in communities where access to care can be limited and where your work makes a genuine difference in patients' lives.
• Established Patient Demand Work in well-organized clinics with strong community engagement and high patient utilization, allowing you to maximize your clinical time.
• Full Travel and Logistics Support We coordinate travel, accommodations, scheduling, and clinic logistics so you can focus on patient care rather than administrative details.
• Professional Independence Practice autonomously while being supported by experienced operational, optical, and pharmacy teams.
• Long-Term Opportunities Many providers enjoy ongoing clinic assignments and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and communities.

• Competitive compensation
• Travel and accommodation provided
• Flexible contract and relief opportunities
• Coordinated scheduling and logistical support
• Established patient demand
• Modern equipment and clinic resources
• Dedicated Optical and Pharmacy support teams
• Professional autonomy with operational support
• Opportunity to contribute to expanding access to vision care across Northern Canada

Note:

Compensation, travel arrangements, and assignment schedules may vary based on clinic location and contract type.

Vision care changes lives.

As an Optometrist, you will help patients maintain their independence, succeed in school and work, and improve their overall quality of life through access to high-quality eye care services.

Many communities face barriers to accessing healthcare. Your expertise will help reduce those barriers while supporting healthier, stronger communities.

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages
• Diagnose, manage, and monitor ocular health conditions
• Prescribe corrective lenses and recommend treatment options
• Educate patients on vision health and preventative care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Collaborate with Opticians and healthcare providers to deliver exceptional patient care
• Support continuity of care through recurring clinic services
• Contribute to community outreach and patient education initiatives

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
• Licensed and in good standing with a Canadian regulatory authority
• Eligible for licensure in the jurisdictions served by The North West Company
• Strong clinical and patient care skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to work independently and confidently in community-based practice settings

• Experience working in rural or remote healthcare environments
• Experience serving Indigenous, northern, or underserved populations
• Commitment to culturally respectful, patient-centered care
• Interest in supporting healthcare access in communities with limited local services

The North West Company is a trusted retailer serving communities across Northern Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean. Through our Pharmacy and Optical operations, we are committed to improving access to essential healthcare services and supporting the well-being of the communities we serve.

This is an opportunity to combine professional fulfillment with meaningful community impact.

Join a team dedicated to improving access to vision care, supporting underserved communities, and helping patients receive the care they deserve.