Registered / licensed optician
Feel the joy of improving lives
Building trust in better eyecare
Our registered/licensed opticians encounter people with all kinds of eyecare needs. Together with your team, you’ll make sure everyone is empowered to see to their full potential. For you, this role is about giving the best care. It’s the pride you feel when you see the difference your knowledge and skills can make. Our size and scale mean that you can start here, practice to your full scope, and follow your dream career path. You’ll already have a broad range of training in clinical skills, complex prescriptions, paediatric dispensing and more. And there’s plenty of room for development, whether it’s becoming a contact lens fitter, taking on additional qualifications, helping others to develop or setting your sights on partnership.
Search for rolesHear from some of our Opticians
Rachel Perez
Registered Optician
There are so many opportunities within the organization, not just partnership, and they have the best training and encouragement.
Rita Charchyan
Registered Optician
You’re not joining a company, you’re joining a big community! It’s a great place to be with constant, positive support.
Our latest roles
Salary
$28-$32/hour
Location
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Store ID
6422
Contract Type
Permanent
Area of Interest
Licensed Optician
Location
Pickering
Description
Location: 1355 Kingston Road Unit 180 Pickering ON L1V 1B8 Hours: Weekend availability required, up to 24 hours PT Up to 40 hours FT, based on business needs. Welcome to Specsavers - where we're not
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
$26-$29/hour
Location
Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Store ID
6054
Contract Type
Permanent
Area of Interest
Licensed Optician
Location
Campbell River
Description
Location: 1027 - 1111 Shoppers Row, Campbell River BC, V9W 2C4 Hours: Weekend availability required, up to 40 hours per week, based on business needs. Welcome to Specsavers - where we're not just abou
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
$28-$30/hr depending on experience
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Store ID
6624
Contract Type
Permanent
Area of Interest
Licensed Optician
Location
Richmond Hill
Description
Location: 1070 Major Mackenzie Dr. E, Richmond Hill, ON, L4S 1P3 Hours: Up to 24 hrs (including weekend shift)Welcome to Specsavers - where we're not just about eyewear and eyecare, but about changing
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Summary
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BlogPublish date
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Summary
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