Licensed Optician

Licensed Optician at Specsavers – Calgary, AB (Gates of Walden)

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You chose a career in dispensing for a reason – to make a difference by ensuring that every customer leaves your store with an eyecare regime that really meets their needs. We support you with the tools and resources you need to provide quality eyecare and eyewear to customers.

• Product Excellence
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  We use the latest clinical technology, rigorous testing, and extensive quality assurance processes to develop our lenses so that you can support your customers and patients with a full range of top‑quality products you’re proud to offer.
• Clinical Excellence
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  We rely on your clinical expertise to ensure we deliver clinical excellence – contact lens practitioners are at the heart of our dispensing. You’ll also have access to leading equipment, such as OCT for all patients, to ensure that all patients receive the best accessible, quality eyecare.
• Support
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  Opticians are supported and empowered by Specsavers to practice within the full scope of their qualification, while being encouraged to further their career growth.
• Professional Development
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  As experts versed in optics, opticians provide mentorship to student opticians and the retail team, assist with the development of our people and continuously deliver high standards of service.

• Being part of a company that values opticians as a key piece of our business – our vision is to elevate the role of opticians by putting opticianry at the heart of our business, along with optometry.
• A commitment to continued investment in your professional development: annual stipend for industry events, opticianry development training programs, and support for completing the Continuing Competence Program / Quality Assurance Program.
• In some locations, 100% coverage of your OAC membership and licensing renewal fees.
• An opportunity to set a benchmark for patient care and grow your clinic by earning patient trust, long‑term care, and referrals.
• EAP, 3 weeks’ vacation, 6 sick days (PT and FT), one paid volunteer day per year, and birthdays off.
• First 2 pairs of glasses free and discounted rates for additional Specsavers products.
• Access to the latest clinical technology, training, and the opportunity to be part of Specsavers’ exciting journey in Canada – be at the forefront for new opportunities and ownership.

You will need to be a licensed/registered optician holding a valid Dispensing Optician and/or Contact Lens Fitter License in your province. Beyond your experience, you’re passionate about eyecare and are committed to exceptional customer experience and patient care.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Retail