JUMP TO CONTENT

One of the best places to work in the world

Written byJennette Leung
Posting date: 01 Jan 2025

We’re thrilled to be ranked 16th in the Fortune World’s 25 Best WorkplacesTM Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work® selected Specsavers from a list of organizations that took part in the Great Place to Work’s employee survey process, with 7.4 million responses received, representing 20 million employees worldwide.

“This is an incredible achievement, and it is a credit to all our colleagues and partners who work hard to make Specsavers such a great place to work. I could not be prouder. Our ranking among so many other brilliant organizations on this list continues to drive our ambition in making life here truly special,” says John Perkins, CEO.

To be considered for the list, companies must be identified as outstanding global employers with recognition on at least five Best WorkplacesTM lists from across the world in 2023 or early 2024.

Colleagues said the opportunities offered to develop and grow as well as the culture and level of care for employees were the main reasons for rating the business so highly.

“We’re very proud to be named as one of the world’s best workplaces,” said Bill Moir, Managing Director, Canada. “This global recognition reflects our commitment to putting our people first, which has been the foundation of our successful growth in Canada. People have, and always will be, at the heart of everything we do at Specsavers.”

In Canada, Specsavers was recognized in Canada’s Best Workplaces™ List for 2024, including additional awards for best workplace in retail/hospitality, for women, for giving back, and as an organization headquartered in BC. Since arriving in the country in late 2021, we’re continuing our rapid growth across the country, providing career and business ownership opportunities in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia.

With over 140 locally owned locations in Canada, we employ more than 1,500 people and have more than 325 independent optometrists providing comprehensive care in our network.

Search our latest careers

View careers
Written byJennette Leung
List #1

#FeelsLikeSpecsavers

Facing the future together

Teaser

Life at Specsavers

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

05/08/2025

Summary

Facing the future together Here for the long-term, for everyone At a time when businesses are feeling the weight of economic uncertainty, it’s more important than eve

Teaser

Read more
How I started a clinic and optical business for myself - Dr. Anson Tam

Teaser

Support Office

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

04/14/2025

Summary

Dr. Anson Tam, Optometry Partner at Specsavers CF Markville Mall, shares the unexpected journey that inspired him to open his own independent clinic and optical business — and how Specsavers hel

Teaser

Read more
Meet Rosie Stringfellow, Head of Lenses

Teaser

Life at Specsavers

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

04/05/2025

Summary

Tell us about your career background and your journey at Specsavers  I’ve been in the optical industry for 15 years. I started out as an optical assistant for a national chain in the UK as a par

Teaser

Read more
Recognized as the leading retail employer amongst Canada’s best workplaces

Teaser

Life at Specsavers

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

04/04/2025

Summary

Specsavers Canada ranks 11th overall for exceptional workplace culture We’re thrilled to be recognized once again as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for 2025 by Great Place

Teaser

Read more
Meet Deepak Singh, Lens Portfolio Manager

Teaser

Support Office

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

03/27/2025

Summary

Tell us a bit about yourself and your background before joining Specsavers I graduated with a degree in optometry from India. I worked as a managing optician in an independently owned optometr

Teaser

Read more
Meet Tamara Kuzmanovic, Retail Partner at Specsavers St. Vital Centre

Teaser

Partnership

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

03/26/2025

Summary

Over two decades ago, Tamara made the significant decision to immigrate to Canada from a country ravaged by war, and its people struggled with the lack of access to essential resou

Teaser

Read more
A milestone of care and accessibility: 150 stores

Teaser

Life at Specsavers

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

03/01/2025

Summary

Our commitment to accessible eyecare across Canada Eyecare is essential primary care, but it’s often an overlooked aspect of overall health. At the core of our purpose to change lives thr

Teaser

Read more
'Optometry has so much flexibility when it comes to income and hours'

Teaser

Optometry

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

02/14/2025

Summary

International Day for Women and Girls in Science Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science – we talk to Dr. Laurie Lesser, our Head of Optometry Attraction at Specsavers

Teaser

Read more
‘What could be more rewarding than helping people see better?’

Teaser

Life at Specsavers

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

02/14/2025

Summary

International Day for Women and Girls in Science We’re shining the light on Patricia Espinoza de Faria this International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Leaving behind a home country i

Teaser

Read more
Meet Lorenzo Sciaretta, Retail Partner, Specsavers SmartCentres Winnipeg West

Teaser

Partnership

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

01/20/2025

Summary

We’re continuing to shine the spotlight on some of our newest partners in our newest province, Manitoba. Meet Lorenzo Sciaretta, Retail Partner at Specsavers SmartCentres Winnipe

Teaser

Read more
View more jobs
List #1

Selected jobs for you

Information Security Officer

Salary

$114,000 - $130,000

Location

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Contract Type

Permanent

Area of Interest

Technology & Data

Location

Burnaby

Description

Location: This hybrid role requires 2 days on-site at our Burnaby, BC office and 3 days remote per week.  Salary: $114,000 - $130,000 Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience W

Reference

sf-82131-1

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

View job
Test Analyst

Salary

$85,000 - $95,000

Location

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Contract Type

Permanent

Area of Interest

Technology & Data

Location

Burnaby

Description

Location: This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site at our Burnaby office and 2 days remote per week.Salary: $85,000 - $95,000  Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience We also

Reference

sf-81017-1

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

View job
Lead Optician

Salary

Competitive

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Contract Type

Permanent

Area of Interest

Licensed Optician

Location

Calgary

Description

Calgary, AB - Chinook CentreWeekend and Evening availability requiredPast management experience an asset Like you, we know the value and expertise a licensed optician brings to eyecare for customers a

Reference

sf-82234-1

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

View job
View more jobs