- 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