dispensing optician
Your 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.
- Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians.
- Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses.
- Advise on use and care of contact lenses.
- 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.
Requirements
Education College/CEGEP.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
2 years to less than 3 years.
What we offer
Health benefits
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits
- Commission.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits Long-term care insurance.
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Other benefits.
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.
- Travel insurance.
- Wellness program.
Other
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.
Employment terms options Evening.
Employment terms options Morning. Day.