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Lead Optometrist (Opportunities Across Canada)

@ Specsavers

Burnaby, British Columbia

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Overview

Specsavers is hiring independent optometrists across Canada to run their own clinic with full clinical autonomy. The role can start at one day per week and grow, with the option to manage associates and, later, to gain ownership as the network expands.

Responsibilities:

  • Examine and treat patients' eyes with full clinical autonomy
  • Operate an independent optometry clinic
  • Manage and lead associate optometrists
  • Use advanced diagnostic equipment such as OCT

Requirements summary:

  • Registered optometrist in the province of practice
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Passion for leadership and patient care
  • Readiness to move toward independence and ownership

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Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors

Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-25

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate

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FieldValue
Company size10001+
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
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Job description

The role

New Year. Same Expertise. More Flexibility

Opportunities across Canada

Ready to take control of your career and run your own clinic? Specsavers is looking for Independent Optometrist across Canada. This is your chance to manage a practice with the flexibility to start small and grow big!

Why Specsavers?
As the world’s largest privately-owned optical retailer, we support over 2,700 healthcare businesses globally. Our mission is simple: make quality eyecare accessible to everyone. That’s why OCT is standard in our exams, and our clinics are equipped with advanced diagnostic technology.

Your Opportunity

Be Your Own Boss: Operate as the independent optometrist with full clinical autonomy.

Flexible Commitment: Start with a minimum of one day per week and increase as you wish.

Build Your Team: Manage associates and shape the clinic culture.

Future Partnership: Unlock ownership opportunities as our network expands.

Clinical Excellence: Access cutting-edge equipment including NIDEK Tonoref 3, Topcon Maestro2 OCT,

Support When You Need It: Specsavers provides business resources and professional development so you can focus on patient care.

What We’re Looking For

A registered optometrist in the province you wish to practise.

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leadership and patient care.

Someone ready to take the next step toward independence and ownership.

Start small, grow big and join a world class team in our mission to changing lives through better sight

Apply Now
If you are passionate about changing lives through better sight, reach out to our Recruitment Team, Western Canada: [email protected], Eastern Canada: [email protected]

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