Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: French
Hours: 35 to 38 hours per week
Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: 5 years or more
Opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician
or equivalent experience

Work setting

Relocation costs not covered by employerWilling to relocate

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 devicesObtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometristSupervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticiansAssist clients in selecting eyeglassesAdvise on use and care of contact lensesArrange for grinding or polishing of lenses or grind and polish lensesCut and edge lenses and fit lenses into framesAdjust finished eyeglasses to fit clientWelding experience

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Area of specialization

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentManual dexterityAttention to detailCombination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

AccurateClient focusDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationJudgementReliabilityTeam player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

EveningMorning

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

Vision care benefits

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employerTeam building opportunities

Support for persons with disabilities

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilitiesApplies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognitionOffers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youthOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Clinique d'Optométrie St-Joseph (Opto-Réseau)

Open Positions

dispensing optician