Optical Student – Costco – Calgary, AB

Costco’s optical department in Calgary, Alberta is looking for an Optical Student to join their team at the 11588 Sarcee Trail NW location. This is a hands-on role that puts you right at the intersection of retail service and optical care, giving you real-world experience in a busy warehouse environment.

Day to day, you’ll be helping members find the right eyeglass frames and lens options, processing transactions, fitting eyeglasses, and keeping the department stocked and clean. It’s a role that blends customer service, optical fitting, and general retail operations — ideal for someone currently pursuing their optical licence or registration.

About the Role: Optical Student

As an Optical Student at Costco Calgary, your primary focus will be assisting members in selecting the right eyeglass frames and lenses, ringing up orders, and ensuring accurate payment processing — including cash, cheque, credit, and debit. You’ll also be responsible for ordering merchandise and supplies through the computer system and maintaining department cleanliness and organization.

Where permitted under provincial law and under the supervision of a licensed Optician, you’ll also fit and adjust eyeglasses using a frame warmer and manual bending techniques. You’ll be expected to follow all safety, security, and department procedures consistently, and may occasionally assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is widely known for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees. While specific pay details for this posting are not listed, Costco Canada employees typically enjoy access to health and dental benefits, employee discounts, and a workplace culture that supports long-term career development within the optical and retail sectors.

Responsibilities

Working in Costco’s optical department means juggling several tasks at once — from guiding members through their eyewear selection to keeping the department running smoothly behind the scenes. The role demands both customer-facing skills and reliable attention to operational detail.

• Assist members in choosing eyeglass frames and lens options with prompt and courteous service
• Process transactions accurately, including cash, cheque, credit, and debit payments following proper procedures
• Fit and adjust eyeglasses using frame warmers and manual techniques, under the supervision of a licensed Optician where permitted by provincial law
• Order merchandise and supplies by keying requests into the computer system
• Stock merchandise and follow department standards for production, record keeping, merchandising, and product storage
• Maintain department cleanliness through spraying, wiping, mopping, and emptying trash — including operating the trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Follow all safety and security procedures at all times
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse as required

Requirements / Skills

This position is designed for candidates who are currently enrolled in or have completed optical training and hold the necessary provincial registration. Costco values reliability, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to member satisfaction in this role.

• Current provincial optical licence — required for this position
• Registration in applicable college — must be current and in good standing
• High School Diploma or GED — preferred but not mandatory
• Strong customer service skills — ability to assist members in a professional and courteous manner
• Basic computer skills — for ordering supplies and merchandise
• Bilingual (French/English) — required for Quebec locations only; not applicable for this Calgary posting

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and that your provincial licence and college registration details are ready to include in your application.

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