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 optometry clinic, where I gained valuable experience in the field and honed my skills in optometry and customer service. I joined Specsavers in June […]
We’re pleased to receive our fifth honour with Great Place to Work® this year, ranking as a 2024 Best Workplace in British Columbia. The Best Workplaces in British Columbia list includes companies headquartered within the province, celebrating organizations offering the most positive employee experience in the region. We opened our doors in British Columbia in […]
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 […]
Bharat Duggal began as an optician, focusing on training new team members and supporting daily operations. He was promoted to Lead Optician, managing technical and clinical challenges and supporting the team. A year later, Bharat was given the opportunity to run a contact lenses clinic while also supporting store management. We are thrilled to see […]
Tell us a bit about yourself and your career so far Before joining Specsavers Canada, I worked in the healthcare industry in various roles, including marketing, communications, product management, public-private partnerships, and government affairs. I had the opportunity to contribute to global health initiatives involving multi-stakeholder groups, focusing on Ebola, Zika, and the prevention of […]
We’re thrilled to announce that our company has been recognized as one of Great Place to Work®’s Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back. As we celebrate this achievement, we want to share how our culture of giving back not only enriches our community but also strengthens our workplace. When asked, 90% of our colleagues agreed that […]
Dr. Gordon Wong, optometry partner at Specsavers Broadway-Fairview, tells us all about his recent trip to Senegal, where he accompanied a team of students to provide eyecare to rural communities. “It all started in January, when I was invited to supervise eight second-year optometry students who had organized an eyecare mission with their student chapter […]
We’re delighted to share that we’ve been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. A huge thank you to our teams who continue to make Specsavers a fantastic place to thrive — your passion and dedication are the heart of our success. “We’re especially thrilled that 96% of our […]
Tell us a bit about yourself and your career so far Before joining Specsavers, I was a student working part-time at Image Kitsilano. I was studying supply chain and logistics at the time. I started as an eyecare consultant at Image Optometry, which was later acquired by Specsavers, with a strong interest in eyewear and […]
Tell us a bit about yourself and your career so far Before joining Specsavers, my career background centered around working with store development and construction teams, where I’ve had the privilege of contributing to the construction of hundreds of locations for retail brands like lululemon, Aritzia, Kit and Ace, and Indochino. When I joined Specsavers […]
