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Lead Optometrist - Halifax

@ Specsavers

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Specsavers is hiring a Lead Optometrist for its independent clinic inside the Real Atlantic Superstore in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role offers full clinical autonomy, leadership of a clinic team, and a pathway to future ownership, with flexibility to start at one day per week and expand over time. Registration as an optometrist in Nova Scotia is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive eye examinations and clinical care
  • Use advanced diagnostic technology in the clinic
  • Build and lead the clinic team
  • Shape culture and patient experience within the clinic

Requirements summary:

  • Registered optometrist in Nova Scotia
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for leadership
  • Motivation to grow a practice
  • Interest in greater independence and ownership

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Employer posting date
2026-10-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-11

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore, Hospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate

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Company size10001+
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Job description

LEAD OPTOMETRIST
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Step into clinical leadership with flexibility within Specsavers Halifax — with the freedom to grow your practice, your way.

Establish your clinic in the vibrant city of Halifax. Halifax offers the perfect balance of urban convenience and coastal living, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, healthcare services, parks, and recreational amenities. Surrounded by welcoming communities and Nova Scotia's stunning Atlantic coastline, it's an ideal place to build both your practice and your lifestyle.

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at the Real Atlantic Superstore at 3601 Joseph Howe Drive — supporting consistent access to new and returning patients. This is a strong opportunity for brand visibility and patient engagement.

This clinic operates in a fully fitted, professionally designed space with one exam room and pre-test room.

The Specsavers retail store is owned and managed by experienced optician, Victoria Waters. The team of trained eyecare consultants at the store welcome and guide your patients through pre-testing.

Your opportunity

This role is designed for optometrists seeking greater autonomy, leadership, and a pathway towards ownership:

Start your own clinic your way — practice as an independent optometrist with full clinical autonomy

Flexibility to grow at your pace — start with as little as one day per week and expand over time; you have the flexibility to maintain your current commitments how it works for you

Build and lead your team — shape the culture and patient experience within your clinic

Pathway to ownership — unlock future partnership opportunities

Deliver clinical excellence — your clinic includes access a full suite of advanced diagnostic technology, including:

  • NIDEK Tonoref 3
  • NIDEK automated lensometer
  • Topcon Maestro2
  • S4OPTIK slit lamp

Support when you need it — benefit from Specsavers’ back office support, resources, and professional development, so you can stay focused on patient care.

What you’ll bring

  • Registered optometrist in Nova Scotia
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leadership and delivering quality, patient-centred care
  • Motivated to take on leadership and grow a practice
  • Interested in building toward greater independence and ownership

What makes being a Lead Optometrist with Specsavers different?

At Specsavers, we believe quality eyecare starts with a simple idea: putting people first, always. For over 40 years, Specsavers has been committed to making quality eyecare and affordable eyewear accessible to everyone — because we believe no one should have to compromise on their eye health, regardless of their background or circumstances. That’s why we’ve made OCT available as a standard part of eye exams.

Today, we’re the world’s largest privately owned optical retailer and still a family-owned business. We’re a place where you can feel you belong, and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Make it your own – with the confidence and support of being backed a globally trusted brand.

Learn more about this location and more

Reach out to Anne Abrahamian at [email protected].

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