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Assistant Practice manager - Optician

  • Campbell River, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 11, 2026
  • 1 position

$28–$32 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Assistant Practice Manager will support the Practice Manager in daily operations while mentoring the team to drive business success. This role involves managing patient care, meeting sales targets, and preparing for a future transition into the Practice Manager position.

Job details

IRIS The Visual Group is looking for an Assistant Practice Manager - Optician in Campbell River, BC ---------------------------------------- Are you looking for that next step in your career? Do you want to work in a company where you’ll be appreciated? Do you love making customers happy? Do you enjoy supporting your teams and motivating them for success? Have you answered “YES” to these questions? Don’t look any further, IRIS is what you are looking for! We're seeking an experienced Optician who is ready to take the next step in their career. This full-time Assistant Manager opportunity is part of a planned succession strategy, providing mentorship and leadership development with the goal of transitioning into the Practice Manager role in our Campbell River location. If you're passionate about patient care, team leadership, and helping drive business success, we'd love to hear from you. Nestled on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Campbell River offers an exceptional quality of life with a rare balance of affordability and adventure. Known for its stunning ocean views, world-class fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and easy access to nature, it's the perfect place to build a rewarding career while enjoying an active West Coast lifestyle How do we take care of you? * Full-time position * Competitive wages based on your experience * Benefit program including health, dental (after 1yr), LTD, RSSP with employer contribution * Complimentary Employee eyeglasses annually What do you need? * Licensed Optician status * Ability to meet personal sales goals torugh excellent customer service * Great organizational and time management skills * Motivational skills that will energise your team and drive success * Financial understanding of sales, targets and budgets * PC skills to use iOS and microsoft platforms * Be an enthusiastic learner and teacher Evening Schedule : No Weekend Schedule : Saturday You like what you see? IRIS, The Visual Group is proudly Canadian and was founded by Dr Francis Jean in 1990 and has over 150 locations across Canada. At IRIS, our mission is to provide the highest quality products and professional services in the world of eyecare. We’ve got our eyes on you!

What you’ll do

The Assistant Practice Manager will support the Practice Manager in daily operations while mentoring the team to drive business success. This role involves managing patient care, meeting sales targets, and preparing for a future transition into the Practice Manager position.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Licensed Optician status and possess strong organizational and motivational skills. Proficiency in iOS and Microsoft platforms, along with a solid understanding of sales and financial budgets, is required.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Registered retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Complimentary employee eyeglasses

Listed skills

  • Team Leadership · Preferred
  • Clinical care · Preferred
  • Budgeting · Preferred
  • Time management · Preferred
  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Financial analysis · Preferred
  • Mentorship · Preferred
  • Staff Development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Opticianry
  • Team leadership
  • Patient care
  • Sales management
  • Budgeting
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Motivational skills
  • Customer service
  • Financial analysis
  • iOS
  • Microsoft platforms
  • Mentorship
  • Staff development
  • Business Success
  • Motivational Skills
  • Apple IOS
  • Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Leadership Development
  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Enthusiasm

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Management & Leadership
  • Retail
  • Sales
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Assistant Practice Manager
  • Optical Practice Manager
  • Health Service Managers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

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