Licensed Optician Full Time NEW

Responsibilities
Tasks
• 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
• Cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames
• Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Active registration and license in good standing with the College of Opticians of Ontario (COO) is mandatory.
• 2+ years of experience as a licensed optician is required.

Additional information
Security and safety
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

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

Benefits
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits
• Commission