Optician / Retail Partner Ownership Opportunity

**Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta**

Specsavers is the world’s largest, privately owned optical retailer serving 41 million patients in 11 countries. We have been transforming eye health and careers for over 35 years and are proud to have over 4,700 partners in our network. Our globally renowned partnership model centred on empowering the independence of optometrists and opticians, adapting to local needs, and prioritizing patient care is why so many have chosen ownership with us.

As community eye health is our top priority, we’ve made OCT scans a standard part of pre-testing. Not only that, but we have an integrated supply chain to put customers first by offering thorough testing on our wide selection of quality frames and lenses. And as we grow to open 200 stores across Canada in two years, we recognize the importance of having both licensed opticians and dedicated retail experts on the floor at each of our stores at all times - that’s why we need your expertise.

**A true partnership**:
**Ownership**:Experience an environment where you have the business support to succeed
**Product Excellence**: We use the latest clinical technology, rigorous testing, and extensive quality assurance processes to develop our lenses so that you can support your customers and patients with a full range of top-quality products that you’re proud to offer
**Clinical Excellence**:Provide leadership and ensure that all patients get the best accessible, quality eyecare with leading equipment
**Professional Development and Support**:Coach and motivate your team to stand out by embracing our unique Specsavers Customer Experience model, which means prioritizing driving long-term customer relationships
Opticians are supported and empowered to practice within the full scope of their qualification while being encouraged to further their career growth
**Connect with Peers**: Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities with the world’s largest network of optometrists and opticians to share ideas, keep up to date on new clinical initiatives, and discuss meaningful ownership topics

**What are the benefits of becoming an owner?**
- Flexibility to steer your career and independent clinic with the support and resources of Specsavers
- Ongoing commitment from Specsavers to provide the most advanced technology with training prepared for your team
- An opportunity to set a benchmark for patient care and grow a loyal customer base by earning patient trust through the Specsavers customer journey, from their exam all the way through to their selection of frames and lenses from our top-tier portfolio
- An ability to make your impact on community eyecare laddering up to collective impact on a global eye health agenda with the world’s largest network of optometrists and opticians
- A unique opportunity to receive a 40% share of profits from your optical store while also benefiting from a guaranteed salary
- Being part of a company that truly cares about community eye health and the professionals who work in the field - Our vision is to elevate the role of opticians by putting opticianry at the core of our business model, along with optometry

**What we are looking for**

We’re people people, and you are too.
You have a demonstrated history of creating exceptional customer experiences in your previous retail management or optics position - a bonus if you’re a licensed/registered optician or contact lens practitioner.
You are excited to start your own business, passionate about advancing eyecare and developing a team, and committed to exceptional customer care.
We have multiple locations available and look forward to discussing a retail partnership with you.