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 […]
We are excited to introduce you to the recipient of the 2024 Specsavers Student Scholarship, a three-year award presented in collaboration with the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC). This partnership underscores our commitment to advancing the future of eyecare and supporting the next generation of opticians. We are proud to introduce Ankita Upadhyay as this […]
To mark this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with Claudia Rojas to talk about how her love of science and technology led to her role as Head of Opticianry at Specsavers Canada, and how she stays involved in the community. As a leader in opticianry, could you share […]
Specsavers exclusive eyewear collection created in partnership with pop sensation and fashion icon Kylie Minogue, has arrived in Canada. The line features twelve optical eyeglasses and three sunglasses available in over 85 Specsavers locations across Canada. Adding a contemporary layer to classic styles, the collection dazzles with its stunning pink and gold colour palette. True to Kylie Minogue’s signature style, […]
Rachel Perez, retail partner at Specsavers CF Lime Ridge, discovered her passion for opticianry through a friend’s enthusiasm of her career in the industry. After that, she decided to pursue it wholeheartedly and took the steps to become an optician. Here, Rachel reflects on her time so far as a business owner with Specsavers. Q: […]
The life of a Specsavers optician and Retail Partner Opticians at Specsavers have a whole host of responsibilities every day, but on Thursday, June 22, three opticians and Retail Partners in Ontario, Shaesta Musani, Rachel Perez and Edline Joy Soriano, went a little outside of the everyday when they attended the Alex Perry event, hosted […]
A few months after opening their doors as the first Specsavers location in Toronto, Dr. Jestyn Liew, optometry partner, and Rita Charchyan, retail partner, reflect on their entry into the GTA, with the help of their experienced team.
With over 15 years of experience as an optician, Maja Chauncey has gained the knowledge and skills to allow her to excel in her field. As someone who received valuable support early in her career, she believes that sharing her experience with others is an important way to give back to the industry and ensure […]
Masoud made the switch from a store he spent 16 years growing, in a role he felt under rewarded for his efforts, to become a Retail Partner of his own Specsavers store. That decision would usually be a gamble, but for Masoud it was a certainty.
Specsavers has always been about two things coming together to do more good than they could on their own, not unlike a pair of glasses. From its founding by two optometrists 40 years ago, Specsavers has always grown stronger through the support of partnership, which is why eyecare professionals who’ve experienced Specsavers within their career journey are excited to see that the company has made its way to Canada.
