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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 optometry clinic, where I gained valuable experience in the field and honed my skills in optometry and customer service. I joined Specsavers in June […]
Shervin Shahidian brings over 20 years of opticianry experience to his role as Retail Partner at one of the latest Specsavers locations in Manitoba, Kenaston Crossing. Driven by a deep commitment to enhancing vision care, Shervin has played a key role in shaping the profession’s standards while working as an optician. With experience in direct […]
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 […]
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. To mark Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day this November, we caught up with Dr. Meet Chande and Dr. Jestyn Liew, to answer some common questions […]
The new line launches in Specsavers stores on November 7 and includes Elsaesser’s signature pop-art inspired accents and playful shapes. We’re thrilled to announce our launch of our collaboration with Hayley Elsaesser, a Canadian designer known for rebellious colour combinations, pop-art inspired prints and the bold character of her designs. The Specsavers x Hayley Elsaesser […]
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 […]
Our very first partner in Manitoba, Katie Noteboom, shares her Specsavers success story that brought her back home from New Zealand to start her own business at Specsavers CF Polo Park. “My Specsavers journey began in Richmond, New Zealand. I grew up in Manitoba but moved to New Zealand in Spring 2021 after I got […]
Since arriving in Canada late 2021, over 300 optometrists and 400 opticians have joined the Specsavers network. Why have so many have chosen to partner or join an independent clinic in the Specsavers network? It started 40 years ago with two optometrists, Doug and Mary Perkins, who had the vision to make quality eyecare and […]
