Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

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
- Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians
- 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
- Cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames
- Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client

Supervision

- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization





- Obtain specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses and fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Bonus
- Group insurance advantages
- Life insurance

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental advantages

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Variable or compressed work week
- Wellness program

📌 Optician (Winnipeg)
🏢 Prairie Eye Care
📍 Winnipeg