licensed optician

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses
• Advise on use and care of contact lenses
• Arrange for grinding or polishing of lenses or grind and polish lenses
• Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client
• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses and fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Travel insurance