optical laboratory assistant

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Optical retail store
Tasks
Set up and dismantle equipment
Clean and maintain equipment
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
Maintain supplies
Maintain inventory of equipment
Perform general clerical duties
Process files and paperwork
Schedule and confirm appointments
Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
Order supplies and equipment
Organize and maintain inventory
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Excel
MS Word
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Initiative
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently a student?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?
What is your current field of study?
What is your current level of study?
Health benefits
Vision care benefits
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Supports for visible minorities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities