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Optometric Staff Northern Alberta

Uptowne Eyecare in Olds is looking for an amazing optometric assistant or optician! (260333)

Join Our Team! 👓✨

We’re a warm, welcoming, woman-owned optometry practice that’s been
proudly serving our community for over 10 years—and we’re growing! We’re
on the lookout for a friendly, outgoing Optician or Optometric Assistant
to join our team.

If you love working with people, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and
have a knack for making others feel comfortable and cared for, you might
be exactly who we’re looking for.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Greeting and helping patients feel at ease from the moment they walk in
Assisting with pre-testing and patient flow
Handling billing for private insurance
Helping patients choose and adjust their glasses
Supporting day-to-day clinic operations

Bonus Points If You Have:

Experience with lens edging
Strong computer skills and comfort with clinic software

What We Offer:

A supportive, positive team environment where your personality shines
A practice that truly prioritizes patient care and eye health
A workplace that’s deeply connected to and invested in the community
Permanent part-time hours, with opportunity to grow into more

We believe eye care should be personal, professional—and yes, even a
little fun! If you’re someone who brings great energy, enjoys learning,
and wants to be part of a team that values both patients and each other,
we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and come see the difference a great workplace makes!

Please contact Dr. Allison Adema at allison.adema@uptowneeyecare.com
or call (403) 556-1905

Optometrist – Hinton, AB (251004)

The Opportunity:

Join FYidoctors in Hinton, AB, as a Full-Time Optometrist: part-time at our Hinton Optometry Clinic and part-time with our innovative FYidoctors Mobile Eye Clinic. This role is ideal for someone passionate about providing exceptional patient care in both a welcoming small-town setting and through a groundbreaking initiative that brings eye care to underserved communities across Alberta. 

Clinic:

Founded in 1973, the clinic has a rich history and a loyal patient base that spans generations. With two fully equipped exam lanes and a strong support team of seven—including a Licensed Optician—you’ll enjoy meaningful patient relationships, an unrushed exam environment, and plenty of opportunities for community involvement. Patients come from Hinton, Jasper, Grande Cache, Edson, and Valemount, making this a diverse and engaging practice.
Mobile Eye Clinic:
The FYidoctors Mobile Clinic is a state-of-the-art eye care center on wheels, designed to deliver vision services to communities with limited or no access to eye care. Since its launch, it has provided life-changing access to patients across Alberta.

Equipment:
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, our Hinton clinic offers two days per week in a modern, well-equipped practice with:
- Zeiss OCT
- Zeiss Clarus 500 Fundus Camera
- Autorefractor & Auto Lensmeter
- Zeiss Visual Field
 
The mobile clinic is outfitted with leading diagnostic technology, including:
-Tonoref III
-OCT
-Eidon Retina Camera
-VR Visual Field Goggles (coming soon)
-Auto Phoropter
 
We also offer exciting incentives in the form of:
-A full-time blended role: part-time in Hinton, part-time on the Mobile Clinic
-Minimum guarantee
-Significant Retention Bonus / Forgivable Loan up to $100,000
-Relocation support
-Ownership opportunities within our group
-Professional development opportunities:
-including coaching
-Mentorship
-and campus engagement
 
To learn more, or to apply, please contact Iain Malone at iain.malone@fyidoctors.com  
Not a fit for this practice opportunity? Know someone who is? Refer your OD friends and colleagues to this position and receive a cash payout! We are pleased to expand our OD referral program to people outside of FYihealth Group. Help someone you know find a great practice opportunity while being financially rewarded. For more information, please reach out to iain.malone@fyidoctors.com


Location:

Hinton, AB, is a vibrant small town nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and community charm. Known as the “Gateway to the Rockies,” it provides easy access to world-class outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and wildlife viewing in nearby Jasper National Park. Hinton’s welcoming atmosphere, strong sense of community, and rich local culture make it an inviting place to live and work. With a variety of amenities—including shops, restaurants, and parks—it combines the tranquility of small-town living with the excitement of adventure. Whether you’re exploring breathtaking landscapes or enjoying the close-knit community, Hinton is an ideal place to call home.

About FYi: 

We started as a group of 30 Optometrists in 2008 and have grown to over 700 Optometrists across Canada.  Today, as Canada’s fastest growing Doctor Owned eye care provider and named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 3 consecutive years, the FYidoctors team includes respected leaders from provincial and national associations who are dedicated to the values long associated with Optometry.

Locum Sherwood Park (251110)

I am looking for coverage in the next few weeks at my office, Emerald Hills Eye Care located in Sherwood Park. 


We are a fully equipped dispensing office with all the diagnostic equipment including OCT, Optos, Humphrey Fields, and Meibography. All pretesting is done by trained staff and we use Revolution EHR.  


Here are the dates I am looking for: 
November 27 and 28 
December 2-6 and 9-10 

Typical office hours are Tues/Wed 11-7, Thurs/Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3. Looking for half or full day coverage. 

Compensation will be a daily percentage of billings or a minimum, whichever is higher. 

Please reach out to me at dr.jonakle@gmail.com with inquiries. 

Optometric assistant, Frame stylist and Optician wanted- Edmonton (251106)

Vision is a gift that we want to protect. Aura Eye Clinic is hiring passionate and dedicated optometric assistants, frame stylists and opticians to join our team. As a new optometry clinic in the Jewel of Griesbach, we strive to provide an exceptional patient experience from the moment they contact our office throughout the entire optometric care process.

Benefits:
- Vision and optical benefits
- Vacation Pay
- Extended health and Dental Benefits for full-time staff  
- On-Site free parking
- Opportunities for professional development and training 
- Company events
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time opportunities
Pay: $16.50 - $28.00 per hour
 
Successful candidates will have:
- A desire to provide exceptional patient care
- First-class customer service and sales skills 
- A knowledge of optical field including best practices 
- Excellent communicative, written and computer skills
- The ability to use critical thinking to problem solve independently in a fast-paced environment 
- The desire to grow through provided learning and training sessions
Job duties will include but, are not limited to:
- Administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, using electronic medical records, ordering products and processing payments
- Performing initial diagnostic testing 
- Maintaining cleanliness of work desks, exam rooms, medical equipment and staff areas
- Selling frames, lenses and eyewear accessories 
- The fitting and adjustments of frames, curated to patient’s custom needs
- Managing eyewear orders and patient pickups 

Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills 
- Previous experience in customer service, sales or medical office reception is advantageous
- Knowledge or willingness to learn of healthcare practices and optometric terminology and procedures 
- The ability to commute to and from the clinic
 
Expected hours: 20-40 per week, evening and weekends
Location: The Jewel of Griesbach – 5312 Admiral Girouard Street Edmonton, AB T5E 6Z7
 
Prospective candidates can email their cover letter and resume to info@auraeyeclinic.com
We look forward to hearing from you!