Optical Student – Costco – Vaughan, ON

Located at 55 New Huntington Rd in Vaughan, Ontario, Costco is looking for an Optical Student to join their warehouse optical department. This is a hands-on role suited for someone currently registered in an applicable provincial optical college program who wants to gain real-world experience in a busy retail environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll be working directly with members to help them find the right eyeglass frames and lens options, processing orders accurately, and keeping the department clean and well-stocked. Under the supervision of a licensed Optician, you’ll also have the opportunity to apply your training in fitting and adjusting eyeglasses.

About the Role: Optical Student

The Optical Student position at Costco Vaughan blends customer service, optical technical tasks, and general retail operations. You’ll assist members throughout the eyeglass selection and pick-up process, ring up orders and over-the-counter merchandise, and ensure that all cash handling and payment processing follows established procedures. This is a meaningful entry point into the optical field within a high-volume retail warehouse setting.

You’ll be expected to follow department standards for production, record keeping, merchandising, and product storage. Maintaining a clean and organized workspace is part of the job, as is supporting safety and security procedures and pitching in elsewhere in the warehouse when needed. Note that candidates applying to Quebec locations must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $27.00 per hour. Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a range of employee benefits. Specific benefits details were not listed in this posting, but Costco’s reputation as an employer includes strong employee programs across their Canadian locations.

Responsibilities

As an Optical Student at Costco Vaughan, your daily responsibilities span member-facing service, optical support tasks, and general warehouse upkeep. Each of these duties plays an important role in ensuring a smooth, professional experience for members visiting the optical department.

• Assist members in selecting eyeglass frames and lens options, providing prompt and courteous service throughout the process
• Process orders and over-the-counter merchandise sales, handling cash, cheques, credit, and debit transactions according to proper procedures
• Fit and adjust eyeglasses using a frame warmer and manual techniques, where permitted by provincial law and under the supervision of a licensed Optician
• Order supplies and merchandise by entering data into the computer system, following safety and security protocols
• Stock merchandise and maintain department standards for production, record keeping, merchandising, and product storage
• Clean the department through spraying, wiping, mopping, emptying trash, and operating the trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Support other areas of the warehouse as needed when requested

Requirements / Skills

This role is designed for candidates who are actively enrolled in an optical training program and hold a current provincial licence. Costco values candidates who are detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment with a focus on member satisfaction.

• Current provincial licence required — registration in the applicable college is a must for this position
• High School Diploma or GED preferred — provides a foundational educational background for the role
• Member service skills — ability to interact professionally and helpfully with warehouse members
• Attention to detail — needed for accurate order processing, cash handling, and optical fitting tasks
• Physical readiness — comfortable standing, cleaning, stocking, and operating department equipment throughout a shift
• Bilingual (French/English) — required for candidates applying to Quebec locations

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Costco’s career portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your current provincial registration before applying.

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