Optician

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
• 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

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission

Other benefits

• Parking available