optician

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Optics / optical sciences
• Opticianry / ophthalmic dispensing optician

Work setting

• Optical retail store

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 35 hours per week