Optical Assistant - Optician

Optical Assistant / Optician

iSight Optometry | Kelowna, BC | Full-Time

Are you passionate about eyewear, patient care, and helping people feel confident in their vision? iSight Optometry is looking for a full-time Optical Assistant / Optician to join our supportive and close-knit team in Kelowna.

This is a great opportunity for someone with optical experience who enjoys combining patient care, eyewear styling, and hands-on optical work in a busy and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Guide patients in selecting frames that complement their prescription, face shape, personal style, and lifestyle.
• Take precise optical measurements and ensure proper fit and comfort.
• Dispense eyewear and perform frame adjustments and repairs.
• Educate patients on lens options, coatings, and eyewear solutions so they can make confident decisions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked, and visually appealing optical area.
• Provide a warm and exceptional patient experience from start to finish.
• Collaborate with the clinic team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine love of helping people and providing exceptional service.
• Is warm, friendly, and confident communicating with patients.
• Is detail-oriented with excellent multitasking skills.
• Thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Stays energized and organized during busy clinic days.
• Is proactive, dependable, and eager to learn and grow.
• Has an interest in both the clinical and optical sides of patient care.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Optician or Optical Assistant experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Must be able to reliably commute to our Kelowna clinic for in-person work.

What We Offer

• $21.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday – no weekends!
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid holidays and sick time.
• Bonus pay opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Hands-on optical and optometric experience.
• Supportive, collaborative, and close-knit team environment.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can combine your interest in eyewear with exceptional patient care while continuing to develop your optical skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the iSight Optometry team in Kelowna!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person