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Lead Optometrist- Goderich

The Lead Optometrist will operate as an independent practitioner with full clinical autonomy, managing a practice and having the flexibility to start small and grow the business. This involves building a team, shaping clinic culture, and focusing on delivering quality eyecare using advanced diagnostic technology.

  • On-site
  • Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh, ON
  • Posted Jun 28, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

THE ROLE New Year. Same Expertise. More Flexibility Opportunities across Canada Ready to take control of your career and run your own clinic? Specsavers is looking for Independent Optometrist across Canada. This is your chance to manage a practice with the flexibility to start small and grow big! Why Specsavers? As the world’s largest privately-owned optical retailer, we support over 2,700 healthcare businesses globally. Our mission is simple: make quality eyecare accessible to everyone. That’s why OCT is standard in our exams, and our clinics are equipped with advanced diagnostic technology. Your Opportunity * Be Your Own Boss: Operate as the independent optometrist with full clinical autonomy. * Flexible Commitment: Start with a minimum of one day per week and increase as you wish. * Build Your Team: Manage associates and shape the clinic culture. * Future Partnership: Unlock ownership opportunities as our network expands. * Clinical Excellence: Access cutting-edge equipment including NIDEK Tonoref 3, Topcon Maestro2 OCT, * Support When You Need It: Specsavers provides business resources and professional development so you can focus on patient care. What We’re Looking For * A registered optometrist in the province you wish to practise. * Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leadership and patient care. * Someone ready to take the next step toward independence and ownership. Start small, grow big and join a world class team in our mission to changing lives through better sight Apply Now If you are passionate about changing lives through better sight, reach out to our Recruitment Team,Eastern Canada: [email protected]

What you’ll do

The Lead Optometrist will operate as an independent practitioner with full clinical autonomy, managing a practice and having the flexibility to start small and grow the business. This involves building a team, shaping clinic culture, and focusing on delivering quality eyecare using advanced diagnostic technology.

Requirements

Candidates must be a registered optometrist in the province where they wish to practice and possess an entrepreneurial mindset coupled with a passion for leadership and patient care. The ideal candidate is ready to advance toward independence and potential ownership within the Specsavers network.

Listed skills

  • Clinical carePreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Clinical Autonomy
  • Leadership
  • Patient Care
  • Practice Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Diagnostic Technology Operation
  • Team Building

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Management & Leadership
  • Science & Research

Additional details

Minimum experience
5+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week