Posted 9 months ago
Ophthalmic Technician
@ LASIK MD
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
LASIK MD, an affiliate of Vision Group, is hiring a full-time Ophthalmic Technician in Halifax to take pre- and post-operative measurements and support patient care. The role includes travel to other clinics in the Atlantic region, Monday to Friday availability from 7:30am to 4:00pm with about one Saturday a month, and benefits including a quarterly bonus, three weeks of vacation and free LASIK surgery.
Responsibilities:
- Complete pre- and post-operative measurements
- Review imaging maps for accuracy
- Explain procedures and technologies to patients
- Provide patient care and customer service
- Report patient safety concerns and risks
Requirements summary:
- Science degree, opticianry program, COT or COMT
- Comfortable with computers and Microsoft 365
- Excellent English communication skills
- Motivated to learn diagnostic tools
- Eye-care experience is an asset
- Able to travel within the Atlantic region
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Science, Opticianry |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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LASIK MD
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Full company description
LASIK MD is a leading provider of laser vision correction, with over 40 locations in Canada. LASIK MD was founded in 2001 by Dr. Mark Cohen and Dr. Avi Wallerstein. The first clinics opened in Toronto and Montreal, and by 2006, LASIK MD had opened clinics in Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. Today, from our head office in Montreal, LASIK MD is a national provider of laser vision correction employing over 700 employees. To date, LASIK MD surgeons have collectively performed over 750,000 laser vision correction procedures, and perform more than 75,000 per year in Canada. This represents over 50% of the national yearly total. LASIK MD has been awarded the designation of “One of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies” for the last four years running. Drs. Cohen and Wallerstein also received the Ernst & Young 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the professional/financial services category and a National Citation in honour of Service Excellence. For more information, visit http://www.lasikmd.com/careers
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,070
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 436
- Reported office locations
- 1180 Drummond, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4W8, CA
- Other recorded names
- Clinique du Parc
- LASIK MD
- Specialties
- Laser vision correction
- laser eye surgery
- optometry
- ophthalmology
- and LASIK
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
LASIK MD is a leading provider of laser vision correction, with over 40 locations in Canada. LASIK MD was founded in 2001 by Dr. Mark Cohen and Dr. Avi Wallerstein. The first clinics opened in Toronto and Montreal, and by 2006, LASIK MD had opened clinics in Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. Today, from our head office in Montreal, LASIK MD is a national provider of laser vision correction employing over 700…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical Practices |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Laser vision correctionlaser eye surgeryoptometryophthalmologyand LASIK |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 50 |
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OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN (OPTICIAN OR SCIENCE GRADUATE) | Halifax
Working for LASIK MD (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of mission accomplished and a job well done. It is seeing happiness in the eyes of patients and realizing that you have changed the way they see life. All of this can be achieved while having the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career that meets your full potential.
Join our team, where our Great Place to Work® certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization.
A look at your benefits
- You are eligible to receive a quarterly bonus.
- You have a permanent full-time position (approx. 40 hrs/week), you will be considered as part of a candidate pool for upcoming permanent, full-time opportunities.
- You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days, 1 floater & 1 wellness day.
- You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match.
- You work with experts in Ophthalmology & you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Your tasks at a glance
- You complete preoperative and postoperative measurements, offering clear explanations to patients throughout the process.
- You review imaging maps to validate their accuracy.
- You are knowledgeable about procedures and technologies available in the clinic.
- You provide outstanding customer service and patient care.
- You support the organization’s Risk Management program by identifying and promptly reporting patient safety concerns, incidents, or potential risks to clinic management, to assist in the organization’s overall efforts to identify, report, and mitigate risks.
A clear view of your assets
- You are a graduate of a Bachelor's program in science (Bsc), an Opticianry program (license not required), a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), or a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT).
- You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
- You are motivated to learn how to use various diagnostic and testing tools.
- You have excellent communication skills in English.
- Your experience in an eye-care environment is an asset.
- Required: You can travel for training and/or work to other clinics in the Atlantic region.
- Schedule: You have flexible availability on Monday to Friday between 7:30am – 4:00pm, with occasional Saturdays (approx. 1 Saturday p/month).
From our point of view
Whatever your profile, we are above all looking for someone beyond the CV, since you can benefit from in-house training. Only your motivation and your desire to learn are part of our selection criteria.
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