IRIS is hiring
Optician with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Optics/optical sciences
• Opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Tasks

• Analyze the client’s eyeglasses or contact lenses and by measuring the client’s eye curvature, pupillary distance and bridge width, using optical measuring devices
• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist
• Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians
• Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses
• Advise on use and care of contact lenses
• Arrange for grinding or polishing of lenses or grind and polish lenses
• Cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames
• Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus