dispensing optician

Education:

College/CEGEP.

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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day.

Health benefits:

• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).