Managing Optician

Job summary

The managing optician will analyze client prescriptions, measure optical parameters, and supervise other opticians or students. They are also responsible for fitting, adjusting, and preparing lenses and frames to meet client needs.

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 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Relocation costs not covered by employer 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 Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians 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 Supervision 1 to 2 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Manual dexterity Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Judgement Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) Learning/training paid by employer

What you’ll do

The managing optician will analyze client prescriptions, measure optical parameters, and supervise other opticians or students. They are also responsible for fitting, adjusting, and preparing lenses and frames to meet client needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college or CEGEP diploma from a 1 to 2-year program and possess 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is required for this role.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
• Learning and training paid by employer

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Optical measuring
• Lens grinding
• Lens polishing
• Frame fitting
• Client consultation
• Staff supervision
• Prescription interpretation
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Retail