Dispensing optician

Job summary

Analyze clients’ eyeglasses or contact lenses and take optical measurements to obtain or verify specifications. Help clients select and care for eyewear, arrange or perform lens processing, fit lenses into frames, and adjust finished eyeglasses.

Job details

Overview Languages French Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. 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 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Interpersonal awareness Team player Benefits Health benefits Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer Other benefits

What you’ll do

Analyze clients’ eyeglasses or contact lenses and take optical measurements to obtain or verify specifications. Help clients select and care for eyewear, arrange or perform lens processing, fit lenses into frames, and adjust finished eyeglasses.

Requirements

The role requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting one to two years, along with three to less than five years of experience. Provincial or territorial licensure is required; French is listed as the language.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Vision Care Benefits
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Paid Learning and Training
• Other Benefits

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Prescription Interpretation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Eyeglass and Contact Lens Analysis
• Optical Measurements
• Prescription Interpretation
• Eyeglass Selection Assistance
• Contact Lens Care Advice
• Lens Grinding and Polishing
• Lens Cutting and Edging
• Lens Fitting
• Eyeglass Adjustment
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Retail