Looking for more than just an optical job?

At Northern/Northmart, you'll do meaningful work that truly makes a difference—every single day. Step into a role where your skills support underserved communities, where you're valued, and where you’re backed by a team offering industry-leading compensation and full relocation support.

We’re hiring an Optician Manager to serve the community of Iqaluit, NU. This is a relocation-based opportunity, with full financial and logistical support provided by The North West Company (NWC).

Now Hiring: 
Optician Manager

Why Join Us?
Relocating for work is a big step—we make it worth it.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bonuses
• Subsidized housing
• Food allowance
• Paid vacation travel
• Employer-paid pension plan
• Employee Ownership Plan + company-matched contributions
• Optional RRSP program
• And much more!

In many of our communities, your typical monthly expenses—like rent, groceries, and utilities—are heavily subsidized or covered. That means you can bank a significant portion of your earnings, helping you hit your financial goals faster—whether that's paying off student loans, saving for a home, or planning your next big adventure.

Our Mission

To advance and provide comprehensive and innovative patient-centered health services to under-served and hard-to-reach regions.

Your Impact

As an Optician Manager, you’ll deliver essential vision care services in an environment where your presence truly matters.

What You’ll Do

• Perform pretests and assist during eye examinations (done by optometrists);
• Interpret and process written prescriptions;
• Assist Patients in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions;
• Measure Patients’ bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices;
• Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit client needs;
• Instruct patients to wear and care for eyeglasses and contact lenses properly;
• Provide assistance in training the optical center staff to ensure they are knowledgeable about lenses, frames and contact lens products;
• Responsible for the regular care of the optical center to ensure a proper appearance and hospital clean environment for staff, patients, and doctors;
• Stay current with legal requirements and professional standards including licensure
• Maximize optical center sales and profit with direction from Head Office;
• Adjudicate and reconcile Third Party payments;
• Manage and transmit orders to the lab;
• Perform minor repairs;
• Pull reports and submit to head office for financial reconciliation

What We’re Looking For

• Dual license certification as an Optician (Contact Lenses license required);
• Previous optician experience in an optical center;
• Thorough knowledge of NIHB Optical guidelines including claims processing and Prior Approvals;
• Performing all pretesting (Retinal Imaging, Visual Acuities, Color vision, Depth perception and Ocular motility) is required;
• Experience with visual field auto refraction is required;
• Contact Lenses fitting and dispensing experience is required;
• Experience with corneal topography, stereopsis, palm scan pachymetry, IOL Master, HRT, Applanation tonometry is an asset;
• Experience screening patients for possible ocular diseases or emergencies is an asset;
• Superior selling skills with the ability to build strong relationships;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of interpreting prescriptions, completing required documentation, and providing customer service;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multi task;
• Knowledge of Optosys EMR software is an asset; and,
• Familiarity with Essilor.

About NWC

The North West Company is a trusted retailer in underserved communities across Northern Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean. We offer more than just groceries—we’re a community hub. Learn more at northwest.ca.

A Career with Purpose

This is your chance to do meaningful work, grow your career, and truly make a difference. We even offer employment opportunities for spouses—because we know this can be an adventure you take together.

At NWC, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including members of BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and all other equity-deserving groups.

Ready to make a bigger impact?

Apply now and be part of something greater. Your future—and your community—is waiting.
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