Optical Student – Costco – Vancouver, BC

Costco’s optical department in Vancouver, BC is looking for an Optical Student to join their team at the 605 Expo Blvd location. This is a great entry point into the optical industry, where you’ll work under the supervision of a licensed Optician and gain hands-on experience helping members find the right eyewear solutions.

Day to day, you’ll be working directly with members on the floor — helping them choose eyeglass frames and lens options, processing sales transactions, fitting and adjusting eyeglasses, and keeping the department stocked, organized, and clean. It’s a role that combines customer service, technical optical skills, and retail operations all in one.

About the Role: Optical Student

As an Optical Student at Costco Vancouver, you’ll assist members throughout the entire eyewear selection process — from helping them choose frames and lenses to fitting and adjusting their glasses once their order is ready. You’ll also be responsible for processing transactions accurately, including cash, cheque, credit, and debit payments, following Costco’s strict procedures for cash handling and paperwork.

Beyond member-facing duties, this role involves maintaining a well-organized department. You’ll stock merchandise and supplies, follow department standards for record keeping and product storage, and keep the space clean and tidy. Collaboration is key — you may also be called upon to assist in other areas of the warehouse when needed.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $27.00 per hour. Costco is widely known for offering competitive compensation and strong employee benefits within the retail sector, making this an attractive opportunity for anyone building a career in the optical field.

Responsibilities

The Optical Student role at Costco covers a broad mix of member service, optical fitting, and retail operations. Every shift contributes to delivering a smooth, professional experience for members from frame selection through to final fitting.

• Assist members in selecting eyeglass frames and lens options, providing prompt and courteous service throughout
• Process transactions accurately, including cash, cheque, credit, and debit payments following proper cash handling procedures
• Fit and adjust eyeglasses using a frame warmer and manual bending techniques, under the supervision of a licensed Optician as permitted by provincial law
• Order equipment, merchandise, and supplies by entering data into the computer system
• Stock merchandise and supplies, following department standards for production, record keeping, merchandising, and product storage
• Clean and maintain the department through spraying, wiping, mopping, emptying trash, and operating the trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Follow safety and security procedures at all times throughout daily tasks
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse as required

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate who holds the appropriate provincial optical licensing and is registered with the applicable college. The ideal person is service-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail warehouse environment.

• Current Provincial licence required along with registration in the applicable optical college
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred for this position
• No prior work experience is required — this is a student-level role designed for those building their optical career
• Ability to communicate in French (oral and written) is required for candidates applying to Quebec locations
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to engage professionally with members

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Costco’s hiring portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and that your provincial optical licence information is ready to include.

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