Location: This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site at our Burnaby, BC office and 2 days remote per week.

Term: This is a 12 to 18-month contract position.

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000

Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience
We also offer quarterly variable compensation package (bonus) + benefits

About Specsavers

Welcome to Specsavers – where we’re not just about eyewear and eyecare, we’re a purpose-driven organization committed to changing lives through better sight. Ranked as the 11th Best Workplace™ in Canada and 16th Best Workplace™ in the world by Great Place to Work®, we take pride in our optometrist-owned business model, providing quality eyecare and affordable eyewear to Canadians across the country.

Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,700 healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than 44 million patients and customers worldwide.

At Specsavers, we believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That’s why we go above and beyond to transform the eyecare experience in Canada. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we’re here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

But that’s not all – we’re also dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive work culture. We strive to create an environment where our partners thrive while benefiting from the collective support and resources of our dedicated teams.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, providing incredible care, and being part of a values and purpose-driven organization, join us on our journey to revolutionize the way Canadians experience eyecare. Together, we can change lives through better sight.

What You’ll Do

Purpose of the role

The Sourcing Specialist – internally titled Partnership Recruitment Specialist – sits within the partnership recruitment team and is responsible for generating candidate leads for the Partnership Recruitment Team.

As Partnership Recruitment Specialist you will source and speak with optometrists and retail professionals, providing them with an expert overview of the Specsavers Brand and generating interest in ownership (Partnership) opportunities across the province(s) in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and agreeing key target lists for each partner vacancies in each province with each partner recruitment manager.

• Researching and qualifying candidates against set criteria, for retail and optometry ownership roles (Partners) using industry and internal databases

• Generating candidate interest by using a variety of methods (sample list but not exhaustive)

• Face to face, meeting with prospects in person, mapping our competitors.

• Telephone – calling cold and warm prospects.

• Email communications to generate leads for the partner recruitment team.

• Social media networking such as LinkedIn to build and nurture your optometry and retail networks.

• Regular meeting with the partnership recruitment team to detail progress on lead generation, delivering on bespoke approach/plans for specific “hard to fill” locations.

• Work with our recruitment marketing team to ensure we utilise the best channels to advertise our partnership opportunities.

• Participate at optometry/opticianry events as required.

• Work closely with the clinical and retail recruitment team in ensure that candidate information (optometrists and opticians) is exchanged between the teams for partnership, associate and employed positions.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience in sourcing and building talent pipelines, ideally within the health, consumer products, or retail industries
• Strong research skills and a creative, solutions-oriented mindset
• Resilient and driven to meet targets
• Proficient in using CRM and ATS platforms
• Experienced with LinkedIn Recruiter and proficient in database/Boolean search techniques
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong influencing and negotiation abilities

Nice to have

• Experience sourcing senior-level or highly specialized/educated talent

• Knowledge of the optometry or optical environment is an asset

Our Fellow ‘Speccies’ Enjoy

• Generous vacation allotment and 1 paid volunteer day

• 1 extra paid day off and an eyecare voucher on your birthday

• RRSP matching

• Quarterly performance bonus

• Healthcare spending account

• Health and dental benefits effective on your first day

• Team and company social events

Behaviours We Value

• Collaborative: We work together as one Specsavers to deliver our purpose
• Curious: We question, explore, and seek out diverse perspectives to develop our knowledge and understanding
• Courageous: We challenge the status quo, we experiment with good ideas, and we are brave, bold, and fast in our decision making
• Compassionate: We care, support, and help each other
• Commercial: We treat money wisely and make decisions that are good for our customers, our partners, our people, and good for the long term

We hope that in applying with us, you value these things as well!

Our Hybrid Work Model

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Specsavers, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work environment and enables us to achieve our goals. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you believe you can contribute to our mission and vision, we welcome your application, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We value the unique skills and perspectives each individual brings to our team.

Accessibility and Accommodations

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.