Optician / Contact Lens Practitioner (Licensed) – Costco – Edmonton, AB

Edmonton’s Costco location at 12450 149th Street is looking for a Licensed Optician / Contact Lens Practitioner to join their optical team. If you’re a certified dispensing optician with hands-on experience fitting contact lenses, this is a solid opportunity to put your skills to work in a busy, member-focused environment.

In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for members navigating their eyewear and contact lens options. From measuring and fitting to processing orders and overseeing apprentices, you’ll be central to delivering quality optical care every day.

About the Role: Optician / Contact Lens Practitioner (Licensed)

As a Licensed Optician at Costco Edmonton, your day-to-day will revolve around helping members find the right eyewear solutions. You’ll assist members in selecting frames, lenses, contact lenses, and sunglasses, measure pupillary distance, determine multi-focal and bifocal heights, and use a slit lamp to assess ocular health and assist with contact lens fittings. Orders are keyed into the computer system, and you’ll handle cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately.

Beyond direct member service, you’ll also play a supervisory role by overseeing apprentices and students working toward their certification. Keeping the department clean, well-stocked, and compliant with provincial licensing standards is equally important. Maintaining your provincial licence in good standing is a requirement of the position — and any optician without contact lens fitter accreditation at the time of hire must enrol in the relevant course within one year.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is widely recognized for offering competitive compensation and strong employee benefits in the retail sector. While specific wage details for this posting aren’t listed, Costco’s benefits packages typically include health and dental coverage, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional development. As a licensed healthcare professional, your specialized qualifications are valued and reflected in how Costco structures compensation for optical staff.

Responsibilities

This position covers a broad scope of optical care duties, from member-facing consultations to back-end order management and department upkeep. Each responsibility contributes to a seamless experience for members and a safe, well-run optical department.

• Assist members in selecting appropriate frames, sunglasses, contact lenses, and ophthalmic lens options based on their prescriptions
• Measure pupillary distance accurately using a pupilometer or ruler, and determine correct multi-focal and bifocal heights
• Examine member eyes using a slit lamp to assess general ocular health and assist with contact lens fittings
• Process orders by entering member information into the computer system and placing special orders with outside vendors
• Verify and dispense completed eyeglasses and contact lenses against prescriptions; fit and adjust frames using a frame warmer
• Handle transactions accurately, including cash, cheques, and credit/debit payments, following proper cash handling procedures
• Oversee apprentices and students as required to support their certification qualifications
• Maintain contact lens trial inventory, department cleanliness, and proper product storage standards
• Uphold provincial licensing requirements to ensure membership in the provincial order remains in good standing

Requirements / Skills

The right candidate for this role brings verifiable optical credentials and practical experience in a clinical or retail optical setting. Costco values professionals who combine technical precision with genuine member service skills.

• Provincial Dispensing Optician Licence — active, in good standing, and recognized by the provincial regulatory body
• Certified Contact Lens Fitter designation required (or must enrol in the course within one year of hire)
• Provincial Ophthalmic Dispenser accreditation — relevant educational and training credentials required
• Licensed optician / contact lens fitter experience is preferred for this position
• Computer, math, and member service skills — ability to manage orders, process payments, and communicate effectively with members

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and includes your current provincial licence details before submitting.

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