Licensed Optician

Employer: Island Eyecare Ltd.

Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia

Salary: $24.00 to $31.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Languages: English Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Optics/optical sciences. Opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician Experience: Experience an asset Work setting: Sales 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. Arrange for grinding or polishing of lenses or grind and polish lenses. Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client. Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids to correct patients’ vision Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Area of specialization: Obtain specifications f