Optometrist

Job ID: AR1077

Posting Status: Upcoming optometrist jobs

Job Title: Optometrist

Closing Date: October 31, 2026 9:00 a.m. (EST)

Location(s):

Eastern Ontario (Ottawa, Kingston, Belleville, Cornwall, Brockville, Pembroke, Quinte West / Trenton)

Central Ontario (Owen Sound, Kawartha Lakes, Orillia, Peterborough, Barrie)

Toronto and Region

Southwestern Ontario (London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford, Sarnia, Chatham-Kent, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Windsor)

Northern Ontario (Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Moosone, Fort Albany, Fort Severn, Winisk)

Northwest Ontario (Thunder Bay, Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Fort Hope)

Northeast Ontario (Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Iroquois Falls, Huntsville, Parry Sound)

Salary:

Eastern Ontario $111

Central Ontario $114

Toronto and Region $130

Southwestern Ontario $108

Northern Ontario $184

Northwest Ontario $168

Northeast Ontario $164

Client(s): Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, Provincial Institutions, etc.

Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary (all contractors must be incorporated)

Available Shifts: Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

Explore exciting opportunities with our growing healthcare team! We are hiring for multiple optometrist positions across Ontario. Join us in making a meaningful impact – apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of College of Optometrists of Ontario professional standards and guidelines, as well as legislation related to the practice of Optometry, including the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and Optometry Act.
• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and assess, diagnose, and monitor eye conditions, including but not limited to glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other ocular conditions.
• Record and report clinical activities in accordance with organizational policies and Regulatory College requirements.
• Perform duties consistent with the scope of practice of a registered Optometrist.
• Adapt communication skills to provide vision care information, health education, and preventive care guidance to diverse patient populations.
• Support patients in implementing and modifying their eye care treatment plans.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment and modify treatment plans to achieve established clinical goals.
• Educate patients regarding eye health, self-care practices, medication use related to eye conditions, and preventive eye care.
• Diagnose and treat acute eye-related conditions and/or injuries within the scope permitted for an Optometrist.
• In consultation with the Client's healthcare team, provide referrals to community specialists when indicated.
• Review consultation notes from community healthcare providers and integrate recommendations into patient care as appropriate.
• Support and utilize health technology initiatives implemented by the Client, including electronic medical records (EMR) and provincial electronic health records where available.
• Collaborate with the Client’s healthcare manager to provide advice and support strategic planning related to healthcare service delivery.
• Communicate in a timely manner with the Client’s healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Attend required meetings and teleconferences related to healthcare service delivery, clinical practices, and healthcare policy updates.
• Arrange for qualified Optometrist coverage during planned absences.
• Maintain and monitor an email account for communication with the Ontario Government and the Client.
• Comply with all security requirements of the Client’s facility or facilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Be in good standing and hold a valid licence issued by the College of Optometrists of Ontario (COO) to practice as an Optometrist within the required scope of work.
• Maintain valid registration with the College of Optometrists of Ontario throughout the term of employment, with no restrictions on optometry practice and no active disciplinary proceedings.
• Demonstrate expertise and assessment skills to obtain, interpret, and utilize patient information to support clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to coordinate and deliver optometry services, support quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate with healthcare staff, partners, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess knowledge of professional practice standards, best practice guidelines, optometry practices, and applicable legislation, including but not limited to the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), Optometry Act, Health Care Consent Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Ontario Hospitals Act, Child and Family Services Act (CFSA), Juvenile Criminal Justice Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Possess knowledge of illness and disease theory, health promotion, disease prevention, evidence-based practice, and current eye care treatment modalities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mental health and addiction treatment options, with experience supporting individuals experiencing addictions.
• Have experience working with individuals experiencing mental health concerns.
• Have experience supporting the eye care needs of diverse client populations, including juvenile and adults.
• Have experience providing optometry care to marginalized and diverse populations, including individuals who have experienced trauma.

Diversity Statement

At Aliant Resources, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Accessibility Statement

Aliant Resources is dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone with or without a disability. We adhere to workplace accessibility standards to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in employment opportunities. We understand the importance of identifying and removing barriers and we strive to provide an inclusive experience for all candidates.

Workplace Accommodations

We offer workplace accommodations throughout the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of the AODA.

If you require workplace accommodations due to a disability, injury, illness, or any other condition that may affect your ability to apply online or perform essential job functions, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Your request will be answered and we will collaborate with you to provide appropriate workplace accommodations as appropriate.

How to Apply

• You must apply online here on LinkedIn.
• Your resume should not exceed four (4) pages, in Microsoft Word or PDF format only.

Note for all Applicants

• We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions.
• Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in this job advertisement.
• Subject to successful completion of College of Optometrists of Ontario (COO) registration and professional standing verification, criminal record check, facility-specific security clearance, reference checks, education/credential verification, right-to-work verification, and any additional client-specific onboarding and security requirements. This role involves handling highly sensitive and confidential patient health information.