The Family Vision Centre is a northern owned and operated optical company. We strive to provide quality eyewear with excellent customer service to all residents of the North.

Family Vision Centre is currently looking for an Optician’s Assistantto join our team.

This is a permanent full time position. Travel will be required as we provide essential vision care services to all remote indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories. Applicants can generally expect 1-2 trips per month.

We are looking for a motivated individual who works well alone as well as with a group. Job duties will include but are not limited to fitting and dispensing eyeglasses, booking appointments, maintaining confidential medical records in accordance with privacy regulations, handling patient inquires and complaints, oversee front desk to ensure proper workflow, Compiling reporting and billing for Non Insured Health Benefits, Metis Health Benefits and Extended Health Benefits, general office duties (answering phones, filing, general cleaning duties.)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person