Full time position available in our dispensary. We currently employ 1 fulltime optician and 1 full time optometric assistant.

Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30-5:00. Wednesday 8:30-7:00. The office is closed on weekends.

We offer a benefit package and a great work / life balance.

New graduates are welcome to apply.

Duties include:

• Prepare, fit and dispense specialty eyewear as per specifications or prescription by optometrist

• Make repairs to spectacle frames as needed, such as replacing nose pads and frame screws

• Take measurements, fit, adjust & dispense eyeglasses

• Troubleshoot when patients are unable to adapt to their glasses or have other issues with their glasses and or vision

• Advise on use and care of contact lenses

• Assist patients in selecting eyeglasses by advising on lens materials, frames, tints and anti-reflection coating

• Operate frame heater, lensometer , pupilometer

• Handle insurance and related government documents and bill to 3rd party

Qualifications:

• Registered Optician with the College of Opticians in Ontario

• Experience in an optical store or lab with optical dispensing experience

• Excellent customer service skills

• Must be fluent in English with superior reading, writing and computer skills