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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.

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Specsavers to Open 111 New Optical Locations in Loblaw Grocery Stores Across Canada

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Optometry

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07/29/2025

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Specsavers Canada Inc. (“Specsavers”) and Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L; "Loblaw") today announced a transformative relationship that will see 111 new Specsavers locations open within Lobla

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Learnings from becoming a business owner with Specsavers

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Support Office

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07/22/2025

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Locally owned and run: Specsavers’ coast-to-coast expansion reaches Nova Scotia

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07/03/2025

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Understanding Canada’s most common cause of vision loss

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Optometry

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05/29/2025

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Dr. Ian Scholfield, Optometry Partner at Specsavers Woodgrove Centre, shares helpful facts about one of Canada’s most common eyecare concerns and why regular exams matter.Fact 1: Cataracts are a commo

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Facing the future together

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05/08/2025

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

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04/14/2025

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Meet Rosie Stringfellow, Head of Lenses

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04/05/2025

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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

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

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04/04/2025

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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

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Meet Deepak Singh, Lens Portfolio Manager

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03/27/2025

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

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03/26/2025

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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

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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