Personal Suitability

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

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Security and Safety Criminal record check

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

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English