Optometrist

Join our team as an Optometrist!

Are you passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contributions truly matter? If so, Medcan is the place for you!

About Us:

Founded in 1987, Medcan is a leader in transformational proactive and primary care dedicated to helping patients and team members live well, for life. We offer a comprehensive range of services including preventative health assessments, wellness programs, and specialized medical care.

Our core values of excellence, drive, respect and integrity guide everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we’re proud to support over 1,500 businesses across Canada with our health and wellness solutions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

1. Coffee, Lunch and Snacks: Keep your energy up with our delicious onsite offerings.

2. Staff Perks: Access to wellness programs like fitness training and other discounted Medcan services and products.

3. Engaging Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

4. Recognition: We celebrate our employees’ contributions through manager recognition and AwardCo prizes.

5. Career Growth Opportunities: We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What You’ll Do:

1. Deliver excellent patient care with a focus on client service.

2. Perform examinations such as OCT, Visual Field testing and interpretation.

3. Assess and refit contact lenses as needed.

4. Communicate diagnoses to other medical professionals as needed.

5. Ensure appointments are completed in a timely manner to accommodate both pre-booked and same-day appointments within the annual health assessments.

6. Instruct Medcan clients in a manner that you and Medcan determine appropriate from a clinical and service standpoint.

7. Handle any client issues that may originate from the Optometry session.

What You’ll Need:

1. 3-5 years’ experience as a licensed optometrist with an Optometry degree.

2. Current registration in good standing with the College of Optometrists of Ontario.

3. Experience with examination techniques including: Ocular disease management, Contact lens fittings, urgent eye care, refraction.

4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

5. Be on-site at Medcan as necessary to meet your scheduled appointments.

6. Be accessible to Medcan staff via email and telephone with a response within 24 hours, or earlier if urgent.

This role is scheduled for every Wednesday between 8am – 4:30pm at our downtown Toronto clinic. The hours may vary based on service demand and client flow. Some additional hours may be scheduled as needed based on a mutually agreeable schedule.

Our downtown Toronto clinic is conveniently located at 150 York St., which is nearby St. Andrew station or a 10-minute walk from Union Station!

This opportunity is best suited for an Optometrist who is entrepreneurial in nature and has a strong focus on client service.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a company that truly cares about its people, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s inspire wellness together.

Diversity, Equity and Accessibility:

Medcan is dedicated to employment equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to ensure all staff have a fair opportunity to participate and succeed at work. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise your Talent Acquisition Specialist if you require accommodation.