Licensed optician

KANDA OPTICAL ( Mississauga, ON) is currently looking for a skilled Licensed optician. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time. The schedule involves Weekend shifts.

Job Description

• The candidate must analyze clients’ eyeglasses or contact lenses by measuring eye curvature, pupillary distance and bridge width using optical measuring devices.
• The candidate must obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from prescriptions prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
• The candidate must assist clients in selecting eyeglasses.
• The candidate must advise clients on the use and care of contact lenses.
• The candidate must arrange for grinding or polishing of lenses or grind and polish lenses.
• The candidate must cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames.
• The candidate must adjust finished eyeglasses to fit clients.
• The candidate must maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in an optical retail store.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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