Posted 28 days ago
Associate Optometrist - Gates of Walden, Calgary
@ Specsavers
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Specsavers Gates of Walden in Calgary is hiring an associate optometrist to join its independent optometrist-owned clinic. The role involves performing eye exams and consultations with patients, supported by trained eyecare consultants who handle pre-testing. The posting offers clinical autonomy and access to professional development support.
Responsibilities:
- Perform eye exams and diagnose vision and eye health conditions
- Consult with patients using advanced diagnostic equipment
- Monitor eye health and prevent avoidable vision loss
- Work with trained eyecare consultants who pre-test patients
Requirements summary:
- Optometry qualifications
- Passion for community eyecare
- Ability to deliver patient-centred consultations
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Specsavers
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 228 |
Associate Optometrist – Changing lives through better sight
Gates of Walden, Calgary
The independent optometrist at Specsavers Gates of Walden is looking for an associate optometrist to join their thriving clinic.
Specsavers is the world’s largest, privately-owned optical retailer. Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,800 healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than 48 million patients and customers worldwide.
We believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That’s why we’ve made OCT available as a standard part of eye exams. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we’re here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.
Your opportunity and practice
Offering eye exams when patients need them starts with having the right team in each of our optometrist-owned and operated clinics. By joining an independent Optometry Partner and a team of passionate eyecare professionals, you’ll make a meaningful impact on eye health in the community.
Your associate optometrist opportunity at Gates of Walden gives you:
Clinical Excellence: Benefit from a fully integrated clinic with the latest diagnostic technology, including:
- Topcon Maestro2 OCT
- NIDEK Tonoref 3
- NIDEK automated lensometer
- NIDEK intelligent refract RT-6100
- S4OPTIK slit lamp
- Zeiss HFA3
Viewing patient pre-test reports and history is easier than ever and ensures so you can have more informed consultations with your patients.
Culture of Dedication: Join a team committed to community eyecare and proactive monitoring of eye health for preventable vision loss, with OCT available as a standard part of every eye exam.
Clinical Autonomy: Practice in a private, independent clinic with the support and resources of Specsavers, giving you the freedom to deliver care your way.
Pre-test Support: Trained eyecare consultants welcome and take your patients through pre-testing so you have reports sent directly to your exam room to prepare for your consultations.
Professional Development: Get access to a qualified optometry support consultant for professional development on-site and virtually.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about changing lives through better sight, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to our Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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