Technologist - Senior - Opticianry

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 [email protected].

Maintain and monitor Opticianry laboratory equipment to ensure functionality and safety for student learning. Coordinate equipment repairs, manage inventories, and provide technical guidance and orientations to faculty members.

Requires a minimum two-year diploma in Opticianry and registration in good standing with the College of Opticians of Ontario. Candidates must have at least three years of optical dispensing experience and proficiency in repairing specific opticianry equipment.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Equity in Education
• Workload Organization
• Equipment Calibration
• Inventory Management
• Laboratory Safety
• Vendor Management

• Education
• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Trades

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 18, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

24 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable