Dispensing Optician

**At Roberts & Brown Opticians we pride ourselves on providing a broad variety of high end independent eyewear brands and top tier lenses. Our staff is known for offering styling expertise and educating patients on visual solutions through eyewear. We are seeking an applicant that takes pride in providing a premier optical experience in an environment free of corporate oversight.**

We offer a higher pay range than most of the industry, offer extended benefits and a flexible work schedule, with room for growth and development. This position will have a starting wage that will be between $27-32 per hour. The title of Optician is reserved for those licensed in Canada. If the applicant no longer holds a valid license, but has in the past or has an Optician license from another country please specify in your cover letter.
- **About us**:_
- Roberts and Brown is an independent optical shop that has been servicing our community for over 34 years.
- Our company goal is to provide an intimate boutique customer service experience for our patients, with a focus on a transparent sales approach.
- **Our Products**:_
- We have a carefully curated eyewear collection that can appeal to the conservative as well as fashion forward and eccentric styles
- The large majority of our frame offerings are from independent manufacturers that share our passion and independent spirit.
- As an independent practice we are not tied to a single lens manufacturer and can offer patients a diverse range of lens solutions.
- **Expectations**:_
- Any applicant should have a passion for customer service with a friendly and welcoming demeanor that is capable of listening to a patient's needs and recommending a product that will serve them best.
- When offering a premium product, we require our team to present themselves in a professional manner that matches our customers expectations.
- The Roberts and Brown team is a small and close knit group. We are looking for people to have a personable approach that encourages team unity and cohesion.
- **Scheduling**:_
- We pride ourselves on creating a work/life balance for our entire team. This includes us being closed on most major holidays as well as every Sunday.
- Weekly hours will range between 24-38 hours per week. Hours are dictated based on the needs of the business and whether the applicant is seeking full time or part time hours.
- **Benefits**:_
- This position offers extended insurance through Green Shield.
- Any full time employee is eligible for a yearly bonus, based on overall store sales targets.
- Staff are entitled to a generous discount for themselves as well as their families.
- **Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent**_
- **Experience of OVER 2 years of client facing optical experience is required. Applications without referenced experience will not be considered. **_

**Job description**

At Roberts and Brown we strive to give people an excellent customer service experience and be a champion for promoting overall eye health. With that in mind and applicant should have an outgoing personality and as well as a desire to help people not only see better, but be confident in how they look.

We believe in a work/life balance for our team. We are closed every Sunday and major holidays. Applicants must be able to work Saturdays. We provide a pay range that sits amongst the top of the industry; a successful applicant will be eligible for a year end sales bonus as well as medical and dental insurance.

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Retail sales: 2 years (preferred)
- Optical experience: 2 years (required)
- Customer service: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Opticians License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-26
Expected start date: 2024-10-21