Lead Optometrist

LEAD OPTOMETRIST Ottawa, Ontario Step into clinical leadership with flexibility within Specsavers Ottawa College Square — with the freedom to grow your practice, your way. Establish your clinic in Ottawa. Ottawa College Square clinic is well positioned to serve an established and expanding community. It's an excellent opportunity to grow your practice and make a meaningful impact on patient care. This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at the Loblaws located in College Square, benefiting from reliable foot traffic — supporting consistent access to new and returning patients. This is a strong opportunity for brand visibility and patient engagement. This clinic operates in a fully fitted, professionally designed space with one exam room and pre-test room. The Specsavers retail store is owned and managed by experienced optician, Andrew Gravestone. The team of trained eyecare consultants at the store welcome and guide your patients through pre-testing. Your opportunity This role is designed for optometrists seeking greater autonomy, leadership, and a pathway towards ownership: Start your own clinic your way — practice as an independent optometrist with full clinical autonomy Flexibility to grow at your pace — start with as little as one day per week and expand over time; you have the flexibility to maintain your current commitments how it works for you Build and lead your team — shape the culture and patient experience within your clinic Pathway to ownership — unlock future partnership opportunities Deliver clinical excellence — your clinic includes access a full suite of advanced diagnostic technology, including: NIDEK Tonoref 3 NIDEK automated lensometer Topcon Maestro2 Reichert Manual Phoropter S4OPTIK slit lamp Support when you need it — benefit from Specsavers’ back office support, resources, and professional development, so you can stay focused on patient care. What You’ll Bring Registered optometrist in Ontario Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leadership and delivering quality, patient-centred care Motivated to take on leadership and grow a practice Interested in building toward greater independence and ownership What makes being a Lead Optometrist with Specsavers different? At Specsavers, we believe quality eyecare starts with a simple idea: putting people first, always. For over 40 years, Specsavers has been committed to making quality eyecare and affordable eyewear accessible to everyone — because we believe no one should have to compromise on their eye health, regardless of their background or circumstances. That’s why we’ve made OCT available as a standard part of eye exams. Today, we’re the world’s largest privately owned optical retailer and still a family-owned business. We’re a place where you can feel you belong, and be part of something that truly makes a difference. Make it your own – with the confidence and support of being backed a globally trusted brand. Learn more about this location and more Reach out to Anne Abrahamian at [email protected].

The Lead Optometrist will establish and manage an independent clinic, overseeing patient care and clinical operations. They are responsible for building a team, shaping the patient experience, and utilizing advanced diagnostic technology.

Candidates must be a registered optometrist in Ontario with an entrepreneurial mindset. They should be motivated to take on a leadership role and interested in growing a practice toward future ownership.

• Professional Development • Back Office Support • Pathway To Ownership

• Clinical carePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical Leadership
• Patient Care
• Practice Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Diagnostic Technology
• Patient Engagement
• Clinical Autonomy

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Retail

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 3, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level