We’re thrilled to be recognized once again as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for 2025 by Great Place To Work® Institute, the global authority on workplace culture. Ranking 11th on the list, we’ve climbed the spot of highest ranked retailer in the over 1000 employee category. Our team was also recognized with the Respect Award, as the best company in its category for the respect dimension of the Trust Index™, highlighting our continued support to colleagues by management to foster collaboration and care. As we continue our rapid expansion in Canada, this recognition highlights our dedication to building an exceptional workplace culture.
For this year’s ranking of Canada’s Best Workplaces™, our colleagues ranked the organization highest around inclusion, fairness, and trust with its leadership team. Specsavers Canada’s commitment to excellence has resulted in multiple workplace recognitions over the past year, including Great Place to Work® certification for 2024-2025, Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Young Talent, Best Workplace with Most Trusted Executives, Best Workplaces for Retail and Hospitality, Best Workplaces for Giving Back, and Best Workplaces in BC. Additionally, Specsavers was ranked #16 on the World's Best Workplaces 2024 list.
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04/14/2025
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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
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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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03/27/2025
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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
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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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03/01/2025
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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
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OptometryContent Type
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02/14/2025
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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
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02/14/2025
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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
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PartnershipContent Type
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01/20/2025
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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
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OptometryContent Type
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01/04/2025
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Our new survey, conducted by Leger, reveals that almost half (41 percent) of Canadian seniors are not up-to-date on their annual eye exam. Despite provincial insurance coverage for seniors, the cost
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OptometryContent Type
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01/04/2025
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According to Diabetes Canada, 15% of Canadians are living with diabetes. Regular eye exams and optimal glycemic control help reduces the onset and progression of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy