OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

French

EDUCATION

• College/CEGEP

EXPERIENCE

1 to less than 7 months

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
• 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

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

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Productive interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player