Licensed Optician

Licensed Optician / Optical Manager – Burlington, Ontario Iris & Oak is looking for an experienced, motivated Licensed Optician to join our new boutique optical location in Burlington. We are not looking for someone who simply wants to dispense glasses. We are looking for an all-rounder who wants to help build, operate and grow a boutique business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optician who enjoys working independently, taking ownership and eventually functioning as a key manager within the practice. What we're looking for Registered/Licensed Optician in good standing in Ontario Strong dispensing and optical knowledge Confident with frame and lens selection Accurate measurements, adjustments, repairs and troubleshooting Experience with progressive, multifocal and specialty lenses Comfortable dealing with labs, suppliers and insurance Excellent customer service and sales ability Organized and capable of managing day-to-day optical operations Comfortable helping with inventory, frame buying and merchandising Able to work independently without constant supervision Interested in helping develop systems, processes and workflow Someone who treats the business like their own and wants to see it grow The role You will be involved in much more than dispensing. Depending on experience, responsibilities may include: Managing the optical floor Patient/customer consultations Frame and lens sales Measurements, fitting and dispensing Lab orders and troubleshooting Insurance submissions Inventory management Frame purchasing and vendor relationships Merchandising and displays Helping train future staff Working alongside independent Optometrists Helping improve sales, customer experience and overall operations Eventually taking on greater management responsibility as the business grows What we offer New independent boutique optical environment Opportunity to help shape the business from the beginning Significant autonomy and responsibility Competitive hourly compensation based on experience Potential performance incentives Opportunity to grow into a Lead Optician / Optical Manager position Long-term opportunity for the right person Location: Burlington, Ontario Start: September/October 2026 Position: Full-time preferred; strong part-time candidates may also be considered If you're an experienced optician who wants more responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to help build a growing independent optical business, we'd like to hear from you. Please send a private message or resume with a brief introduction.

The role involves managing the optical floor, performing patient consultations, and handling the dispensing and fitting of specialty lenses. Additionally, the candidate will oversee inventory, vendor relationships, and help develop operational systems for the boutique.

Candidates must be a Registered/Licensed Optician in good standing in Ontario with strong dispensing and optical knowledge. Experience with progressive lenses, insurance submissions, and a desire to take on management responsibilities are required.

• Performance Incentives

• Customer servicePreferred
• SalesPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Optical Dispensing
• Frame Selection
• Lens Selection
• Patient Consultations
• Inventory Management
• Insurance Submissions
• Merchandising
• Vendor Relations
• Optical Troubleshooting
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Practice Management

• Healthcare
• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Feb 13, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available