Posted 2 days ago
Surgical Assistant
@ TLC Laser Eye Centres
Kitchener, Ontario
Overview
TLC Laser Eye Centres is hiring a full-time Surgical Assistant in Kitchener, Ontario, to prepare the operating room and support eye surgeons during intraocular and LASIK procedures. The role offers a wage of $23.73 to $29.67 per hour, a bonus, and benefits including group insurance, RRSP matching and three weeks of vacation. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with weekly hours that may vary.
Pay:
$23.73–$29.67 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare the operating room and surgical tools before procedures
- Assist the surgeon during intraocular and LASIK surgery
- Reassure and support patients
- Coordinate and support each intervention with the team
Requirements summary:
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Comfort with computers and Microsoft 365
- Attention to detail and precision
- Healthcare experience is an asset
- Willingness to travel to other clinics for training or support
Tools & skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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TLC Laser Eye Centres
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A Premium LASIK Experience
Full company description
We are North America’s largest LASIK provider. More than 2.2 million LASIK procedures have been performed at TLC Laser Eye Centers. Our exceptionally experienced surgeons, with the help of North America’s largest network of affiliated optometrists, aim to safely take away the limitations and inconvenience of glasses and contact lenses. What Makes TLC Laser Eye Centers Different? We are North America’s largest LASIK provider, having performed more than 2.2 million laser vision correction procedures since our founding nearly 20 years ago. We are a longstanding leader in LASIK technology. Because safety and effectiveness are so important to us, we’ve made significant investments in the cutting-edge laser technology we know you deserve. Only TLC offers the TLC Lifetime Commitment®. In the unlikely event a LASIK enhancement is needed down the road, as your eyes change, this program provides qualified patients no-charge, same-technology enhancement procedures for life. This commitment will be honored at any of our participating LASIK eye centers across the United States and Canada. The ways in which we work with our patients’ primary eye doctors, both before and after their LASIK procedure, are unique. We believe this team-based care helps ensure a safer and more effective surgical outcome. More than 7,000 doctors have chosen TLC for their own laser vision correction procedures– the ultimate endorsement.
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- Business categories
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Medical
- Healthcare Services & Hospitals
- Healthcare
- Other recorded names
- TLC Laser Eye Centres
- TLC Laser Eye Centers
- Specialties
- LASIK
- Optometry
- LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis)
- LASIK Eye Surgery
- PRK
- PRK (Photo Refractive Kertectomy) Laser Eye Surgery
- Laser Vision Correction
- Contoura Vision Topography Guided LASIK
- Custom LASIK
- Bladeless LASIK
- and Eye Care
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We are North America’s largest LASIK provider. More than 2.2 million LASIK procedures have been performed at TLC Laser Eye Centers. Our exceptionally experienced surgeons, with the help of North America’s largest network of affiliated optometrists, aim to safely take away the limitations and inconvenience of glasses and contact lenses. What Makes TLC Laser Eye Centers Different? We are North America’s largest LASIK…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical Practices |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | LASIKOptometryLASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis)LASIK Eye SurgeryPRKPRK (Photo Refractive Kertectomy) Laser Eye SurgeryLaser Vision CorrectionContoura Vision Topography Guided LASIKCustom LASIKBladeless LASIK |
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SURGICAL ASSISTANT | Kitchener
Working in clinic a TLC Laser Eye Centre (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of a 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.
The wage range for this role is between $23.73-$29.67/hr.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
A look at your benefits
- You are eligible to receive a bonus.
- You have a permanent full-time position. Please note that weekly hours are based on operational needs, may vary, and are not guaranteed.
- You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick daysc& 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 will become a specialist of the tools and technologies used in intraocular and LASIK procedures.
- You are the person the surgeon relies on to prepare the room and its tools before the procedures.
- You always find the right words to support and reassure the patient if necessary.
- You thrive in a team environment and know by heart the actions to take to coordinate and support each intervention.
- You are comfortable working on your feet in the operating room.
- You are a stickler for details and work with precision and accuracy.
A clear view of your assets
- You have excellent communication skills in English.
- You find it easy to connect with others and quickly build trust.
- You have a sense of responsibility and take your role seriously.
- You have a definite interest in the field of health and in helping others.
- You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
- Your experience in the healthcare field is considered an asset (Optometric Assistant, Orderly, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Lab Technician, Sterilization Assistant, Animal Health Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, etc.)
- You may be required to travel to other clinics, such as Oakville, London, or Toronto, for training or to provide occasional support.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Address: 31 Kingsbury Dr, Kitchener, ON N2A 2L9.
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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