optician
Posted on May 15, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details IRIS
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus.- Location 6551 no 3 rd suite 1306 (IRISRichmond, BCV6Y 2B6
- Work location On site
- Salary$37.00HOUR hourly / 30 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3577038
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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