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Detailed Job Information

Job Title

Associate Optometrist

Province

British Columbia

Date Posted On

August 19, 2026

Clinic Name

Origin Optometry

Experience

0-4 years, 4+ years

Job Type

FT, PT

Phone Number

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Summary

Origin Optometry is looking for an associate Optometrist to join our team in Nanaimo — the hub of Vancouver Island. Our modern practice gives you the tools to do great clinical work, a team that keeps your day running smoothly, and a location that puts the Island's best skiing, surfing, and city trips all within a couple hours' drive.

Currently based in Vancouver, Victoria, Duncan, or elsewhere on the Island? We'll cover your travel time and travel expenses to come try us out.

The Chance

Full-time or part-time flexible schedule — days and hours built around what works for you

Steady patient base from day one — no ramp-up required

$20,000 retention and relocation incentive for 24 month commitment

$10,000 retention and relocation incentive for 12 month commitment

What You'll Love

Better pay than what many Island Optometrists are currently earning — ask us for specifics

Travel time and expenses covered — gas, ferry, or flights

Accommodation covered — hotel, AirBnB, other

Modern diagnostic equipment (OCT, VFT, UWF Retinal camera, Topography, AL, Meibography) and a practice that keeps investing in new technology and treatments A well-trained,



genuinely supportive team and a better day-to-day work environment

Work Where You Play Nanaimo is the gateway to everything Vancouver Island has to offer. Surf world-class waves in Tofino, ski or mountain bike at Mount Washington, paddle hidden coves, hike old-growth forests, or take a quick day trip to Victoria. With mild year-round weather and endless outdoor adventures, your days off can feel like a vacation.

Tofino & Ucluelet (The Wild West Coast)

The Vibe: World-renowned surfing, storm-watching, and old-growth rainforests.

The Journey: It’s a scenic but rugged 3-hour drive via Highway 4 from Nanaimo.

Key Landmarks: Chesterman Beach, Long Beach (in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve), and the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet

Mount Washington Alpine Resort (The Winter & Summer Playground)

The Vibe: Vancouver Island’s premier destination for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking.

The Journey: 1.5-hour drive north on Highway 19 towards Courtenay, then a quick ascent up the Strathcona Parkway.

Key Landmarks: Strathcona Provincial Park (the gateway to pristine backcountry hikes like Mount Albert Edward).

Victoria (The Urban Core)

The Vibe: British Columbia’s historic capital, featuring the famous Inner Harbour, vibrant nightlife, and government hubs.

The Journey: 1.5-hour drive south on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) from Nanaimo.

Key Landmarks: The BC Parliament Buildings, Royal BC Museum, and Craigdarroch Castle

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