About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Sales. Tasks: Analyze the client's eyeglasses or contact lenses and by measuring the client's eye curvature, pupillary distance and bridge width, using optical measuring devices. Obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses. Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Area of specialization: Obtain specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses and fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Travel insurance.