Optometric Dispenser

Education:

- Expérience:
**Education**:

- College/CEGEP
- Opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician
**Work setting**:

- Relocation costs not covered by employer
**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
- Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses
- Advise on use and care of contact 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
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Judgement
**Experience**:

- 1 year to less than 2 years
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Bilingue
- Heures de travail: 40 hours per week