Licensed Optician And Contact Lens Fitter

Sydney Indian Reserve No. 28A, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 13, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Advise customers on visual needs, prescriptions, frames, and lenses; take dispensing measurements and perform eyewear quality checks. Provide after-care and billing support, assist with contact lens promotions, coach team members, and contribute to store operations and standards.

Job details

As a Licensed Optician at Specsavers, you’ll play a key role in helping customers see and feel their best. You’ll guide them through their eyewear choices, ensuring every pair of glasses is tailored to provide comfort, style, and optimal function. Working closely with our retail and clinical teams, you’ll share your expertise to make every visit a memorable experience. You’ll be part of our mission to deliver exceptional eye care to everyone, while supporting customers with personalized advice and championing the quality and standards that Specsavers is renowned for. Key Responsibilities Assist customers in understanding their visual needs and interpreting optical prescriptions from eye care professionals. Provide personalized guidance on frame and lens selection to ensure optimal vision, comfort, and fit for each customer. Perform accurate dispensing measurements using Specsavers digital tools and conduct quality assurance checks on eyewear. Maintain strong knowledge of frames, lenses, treatments, and current promotions to inform and educate customers. Manage after-care services, including resolving complaints with effective problem-solving techniques. Support contact lens recommendations and promotions as directed by the Contact Lens Practitioner or Store Manager. Handle third-party billing professionally, ensuring compliance with fee structures and agreements. Coach and support team members in developing optical knowledge and skills, fostering professional growth. Contribute to daily store operations by maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and upholding Specsavers’ values and brand standards. What We’re Looking For Be registered with the College of Opticians and hold a valid Dispensing Optician License in your province. Have at least 2 years of previous customer service experience, preferably in an optical dispensary environment Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, staying organized and composed under pressure. Reliability and flexibility to work retail hours Friendly, outgoing, and confident demeanor, paired with the ability to provide knowledgeable product recommendations and styling advice Motivated by building long-term customer relationships, embracing Specsavers’ Customer Experience model that prioritizes lasting connections over short-term results Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Specsavers is unable to provide support for immigration or permanent residency applications

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must be registered with the College of Opticians and hold a valid provincial Dispensing Optician License, with at least two years of customer service experience, preferably in an optical dispensary. Candidates should be organized, reliable, flexible for retail hours, confident in customer-facing product and styling advice, and legally eligible to work in Canada.