Full Time Student Optician

About the Role

Specsavers is seeking a Student Optician for its Lloydminster location. In this position, you will help customers choose eyewear that supports clear vision, a comfortable fit, and a style that suits their needs. You will work under the direction of a Licensed Optician and partner with retail and clinical colleagues to provide a high standard of customer care.

Work Location and Schedule

The role is based at 5031 44th Street, Lloydminster, AB, T9V 0A6. Weekend availability is required, and the schedule can be up to 40 hours per week depending on business requirements.

What You Will Do

• Help customers understand their vision requirements and read optical prescriptions from eye care professionals.
• Offer tailored support in choosing frames and lenses that balance visual performance, comfort, and appearance.
• Carry out precise dispensing measurements using Specsavers digital tools and complete quality checks on eyewear.
• Build product knowledge across frames, lenses, lens treatments, and ongoing promotions so customers receive accurate guidance.
• Handle after-care support and use practical problem-solving to address customer concerns and complaints.
• Assist with contact lens recommendations and promotional activity when directed by the Contact Lens Practitioner or Store Manager.
• Process third-party billing professionally while following applicable fee structures and agreements.
• Help coach teammates by sharing optical knowledge and supporting skill development.
• Support day-to-day store operations by keeping the environment clean, maintaining inventory, and upholding brand and quality standards.

What Specsavers Is Looking For

Specsavers wants someone who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary Opticianry program in their province, has at least 2 years of customer service experience, and ideally has worked in an optical dispensary setting. You should be comfortable in a busy retail environment, stay organized under pressure, and be dependable and adaptable with retail scheduling. A friendly, confident, and outgoing approach is important, along with the ability to suggest suitable products and styling options. The company is also looking for someone who values long-term customer relationships and is aligned with its customer experience approach. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in Canada, as sponsorship or immigration support is not available.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation, prorated based on hours worked
• One paid birthday leave day each year
• One paid volunteer leave day each year
• Annual vision care benefit of either 2 free pairs of glasses or a 12-month contact lens supply
• Four friends-and-family vouchers per year, each giving 25% off
• Health and dental coverage available from the first day
• Health care spending account
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support with mental health, finances, and personal matters
• Ongoing investment in learning, development, and career progression

Values and Culture

Specsavers values teamwork, curiosity, courage, compassion, and commercial awareness. The organization seeks people who work collaboratively, ask questions, embrace different viewpoints, challenge the status quo, act decisively, support others, and make thoughtful decisions that serve customers, partners, employees, and long-term business health.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Specsavers is committed to inclusive hiring and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Candidates are welcome to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification, provided they feel they can contribute to the company’s mission and vision. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, you can request support by contacting careers.ca@specsavers.com.