Posted 27 days ago
Lead Optometrist - Thunder Bay
@ Specsavers
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
Specsavers Thunder Bay is hiring a Lead Optometrist to run an independent clinic inside its Real Canadian Superstore location, with full clinical autonomy and a pathway to ownership. The role can start at one day per week and grow over time. The clinic has advanced diagnostic equipment and a retail team that handles pre-testing.
Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat patients in an independent clinic
- Build and lead the clinic team
- Shape culture and patient experience
- Grow the practice toward partnership
Requirements summary:
- Registered optometrist in Ontario
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Passion for leadership and quality patient care
- Interest in building toward ownership
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-10
- 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 | Lead |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Registered optometrist in Ontario |
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 |
LEAD OPTOMETRIST
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Step into clinical leadership with flexibility within Specsavers Thunder Bay — with the freedom to grow your practice, your way.
Establish your clinic in Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable living and easy access to stunning outdoor recreation. As the largest city in Northwestern Ontario, it serves a broad surrounding community with a growing need for eye care. It's an excellent place to build both your practice and your lifestyle.
This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at the Real Canadian Superstore conveniently situated near the intersection of Carrick Street and Harbour Expressway, benefiting from reliable foot traffic and consistent access to new and returning patients.
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, Carla Yourk. 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
Reichert Manual Phoropter
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 Ontario
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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