dispensing optician

Overview

Languages

French

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Credentials

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

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

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance