Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods

Additional Skills

Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians

Specific Skills

Advise on use and care of contact lenses; Cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames; Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses; Arrange for grinding or polishing of lenses or grind and polish lenses; Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client; Obtain specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses and fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Education Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Languages English