optician

Work set-up: 
On-Site
Contract: 
Work from: 
Toronto (CA)

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Ollie Quinn http://www.olliequinn.ca
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

  • Relocation costs not covered by employer

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
  • Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians
  • Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses
  • Advise on use and care of contact lenses
  • Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

  • Obtain specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses and fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Required profile

Experience

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