Technologist - Senior - Opticianry

Job summary

Maintain, calibrate, repair, and track Opticianry laboratory equipment, supplies, inventories, and documentation while ensuring labs are safe and ready for instruction. Support faculty and student learning through lab setup, equipment guidance and orientations, resource development, and coordination with suppliers.

Job details

Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca. At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience. Position Summary Reporting to the Chair of the School of Health Sciences, this position will play a key role in supporting student success by ensuring our Opticianry laboratories are equipped, organized, and operating at the highest standard. Working closely with faculty and academic leaders, you will help create an engaging and safe laboratory experience that bridges classroom theory with real-world practice. Responsibilities Maintain and monitor Opticianry laboratory equipment to ensure it is functional, calibrated, and available for teaching and learning activities. Coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement of laboratory equipment and resources. Maintain accurate inventories, equipment records, and laboratory documentation. Ensure laboratories are safe, organized, and compliant with health and safety requirements. Set up laboratory environments and resources to support course delivery and student learning. Provide faculty members with guidance on equipment operation, laboratory procedures, and best practices. Deliver laboratory orientations for new and existing instructors, including equipment use, safety protocols, and operational procedures. Partner with faculty to develop and maintain laboratory resources that support practical skill development. Order, track, and maintain laboratory supplies, tools, and learning resources. Build and maintain relationships with industry suppliers and equipment vendors. Stay current with emerging technologies, equipment, and trends within the opticianry profession. Attend relevant team meetings to provide updates on labs. Qualifications Education, Qualifications And Other Requirements Minimum two (2) year diploma in Opticianry Registered in good standing with the College of Opticians of Ontario (COO) CPR and First Aid certification Completed WHMIS/Hazardous materials training Experience Minimum three (3) years of optical/optician dispensing experience Working experience with repairing lensometers, refraction equipment, keratometers, slit-lamps and edgers Skills Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal) Understanding of and commitment to equity in education Demonstrated ability to provide clarity in guiding/advising others to accurately explain processes and procedures Ability to organize workload, establish priorities and work with minimal supervision Job Details External Posting Date August 19, 2026 External Closing Date August 26, 2026 Job Type Regular Part-Time (RPT) Hours Upto 24 hours per week Work Type On-site Shift Flexible between 8 AM - 7 PM (Mon - Fri) + Potential Evenings & Weekends. Schedule may vary by term. Ideal Start Date As soon as possible End Date Number of Openings 1 Posting Intent Immediate Need Pay Range Payband 8 - $22.62 - $33.17 Job Category Support Pre‑Employment Verification Process Administrative and Support Positions For Administrative and Support roles, Seneca conducts standard pre‑employment verification after a conditional offer of employment is made. Faculty & Teaching Positions For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process. The compensation step will be determined based on receiving and verifying relevant formal education through official transcripts and relevant work experience, in accordance with the salary placement calculation process. Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready. None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator. Our Commitment We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca Accessibility Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.

What you’ll do

Maintain, calibrate, repair, and track Opticianry laboratory equipment, supplies, inventories, and documentation while ensuring labs are safe and ready for instruction. Support faculty and student learning through lab setup, equipment guidance and orientations, resource development, and coordination with suppliers.

Requirements

Requires a minimum two-year diploma in Opticianry, good-standing registration with the College of Opticians of Ontario, CPR and First Aid certification, and WHMIS/hazardous materials training. Candidates must have at least three years of optical or optician dispensing experience, hands-on experience repairing specified optical equipment, and strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Opticianry Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Calibration and Repair
• Optical Dispensing
• Laboratory Safety
• Inventory Management
• Laboratory Documentation
• Laboratory Setup
• Instructor Guidance and Orientation
• Supply and Vendor Coordination
• Problem-Solving
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Workload Organization and Prioritization
• Independent Work
• Equity in Education

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Trades
• Administrative
• Security & Safety

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