About this role
Education: College/CEGEP. Opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician. Work setting: Optical dispensary. 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. Advise on use and care of contact lenses. Cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames. Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client. 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: Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: To be determined. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Other benefits: Other benefits. Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.). Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.