Optician at an Independent Private Practice in Saskatoon:
Vista Eye care is looking for a full-time Optician who has a passion for providing a personalized shopping experience and amazing patient care. We are an independent optometry practice established in 2003. We are currently building a new office and are looking for additional staff to support our growth. We value getting to know our patients and want everyone who walks through our door to feel like family.
The ideal addition to our team is:
- Friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, and loves collaborating with others
- Invested in the best patient care experience
- A Licenced Optician or Student Licenced Optician who has previous experience in optical retail
- Passionate about glasses, fashion, and sales
- Able to prioritize tasks, stay focused, and communicate well in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and time management are critical
- Comfortable working in both an individual and team setting
- Creative and eager to take the initiative to help make the practice better
What We Offer:
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Healthy work-life balance
- Competitive wage with opportunity for advancement
- A strong support team of staff, the majority of whom have been with us for over 10 years
- On-the-job training and support
- Clothing allowance
- Profit sharing
- Medical, dental and vision care benefits
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Helping our patients look and see their best by recommending frames and lenses appropriate to their prescription and lifestyle
- Troubleshooting any problems to ensure our patients are happy with their eyewear
- Being a team player and assisting other team members to ensure a smooth office flow
- Demonstrating exceptional optical product knowledge
- Being motivated to stay current with technology and fashion trends
- Willingness to cross-train in other areas, such as pretesting, in order to help out when needed
- Making detailed entries into electronic health records
- Verifying incoming and outgoing orders
- Minor frame repairs and adjustments
- General office duties (answering phones, greeting patients, taking payments)
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit a resume with a cover letter in person at 1112A Morgan Avenue or by email to hello@vistaeyecare.ca. You can learn more about us by checking us out on Instagram, Facebook, or our website (vistaeyecare.ca).
Posted on: August 19, 2025
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