OPCLASSIFIEDS - Seeking a Licensed Optician in beautiful Port Elgin, ON

Beachside Optical is on a mission to set the standard for exceptional service in Grey Bruce County. Our customer-first approach guarantees personalized care, while our trendy and fashion-forward eyewear ensures you always look your best. With ongoing promotions and a commitment to quality vision solutions, we continue to serve our community with excellence.

Work Location:

7-281 Goderich St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C1

Opportunity:

We are seeking a full-time Licensed Optician to join our team and provide excellent service to the community. You should be capable and confident in your opticianry, sales and retail management, administration and customer service abilities. You enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and eager to learn more. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about eye care in Ontario and who are looking to build a long-term career with opportunity for growth and ownership.

Some of your duties will include:

- Overall management of the optical dispensing operation including management of the frame boards and inventory

- Lead responsibility for all glasses fitting, adjustments, repairs, and dispensing as per specifications or prescription

- Assisting management in the development of sales goals and performance tracking

- Advise on use and care of contact lenses as required

- Support patients by troubleshooting issues related to their glasses and visual comfort/functioning

- Track and check all lab jobs to ensure patients get orders in a timely manner; Ensure patients are up to date on delayed job status

- Operate, monitor and maintain lab equipment and parts as necessary through regular maintenance checks and service

- Manage, coach and train other team members as necessary

Qualifications:

- Must be a Licensed Optician in Ontario

- 3+ years of experience in an optical environment

- 3+ years of experience in a retail/sales environment providing exceptional customer service

- A professional, honest, and fun-loving attitude with a strong passion for delivering high quality service

- Comfortable using a wide range of technologies with a continuous improvement mindset

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills is a must; Must be fluent in English

- Strong multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills

- Experience scheduling, reporting, ordering, inventory management, and other administrative duties

- Highly detail-oriented and able to learn and use new technologies

- Experience in insurance billing and point-of-sale

To learn more or to apply:

Contact hr-admin@nuvepartners.com