Vision Center Manager, Dual Licensed – Walmart – Truro, NS

Walmart Canada is seeking a Vision Centre Manager (Dual Licensed) to lead their optical department at the Truro, Nova Scotia location. This is a management-level role within the pharmacy and professional services division, offering a competitive wage and the chance to make a real impact on community eye health while running a high-performing retail optical business.

In this position, you’ll oversee the full scope of the Vision Centre’s daily operations — from managing your team and delivering on sales targets to building relationships with optometrists and ensuring every customer walks away with the right eyewear and a positive experience. It’s a role that combines clinical knowledge, business acumen, and people leadership.

About the Role: Vision Centre Manager, Dual Licensed

As the Vision Centre Manager, you’ll be accountable for everything that happens inside Division 30 — the optical department. You’ll oversee merchandise, staffing, operations, and compliance, ensuring the centre runs smoothly within Walmart policy, provincial and federal regulations, and professional optical standards. Your dual licensing means you’re qualified to evaluate and fill prescriptions, which makes you a trusted resource for both your team and your customers.

You’ll also play a key role in growing the optical business by executing Walmart-branded programs and building collaborative relationships with healthcare providers both inside and outside the store. Keeping the Vision Centre fully operational during all posted business hours is a core expectation of the role, as is maintaining a safe working environment for your team and the public.

Benefits and Salary

This position comes with a pay range of $34.45 – $45.22 per hour, with your rate determined based on relevant experience. As a Regular/Permanent position with Walmart Canada, you can expect access to the company’s broader suite of associate benefits, which typically includes health and wellness coverage, as well as opportunities for professional development within one of Canada’s largest retail organizations.

Responsibilities

The Vision Centre Manager wears many hats — part clinician, part business manager, part team leader. Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for keeping operations running seamlessly while ensuring every customer interaction reflects the quality and professionalism Walmart expects from its optical centres.

• Report to the District Manager for professional services and be accountable for delivering on the sales budget while controlling wages in line with P&L targets
• Grow the optical business by executing company programs and actively promoting the Walmart brand within the community
• Build collaborative relationships with in-store optometrists and other community healthcare providers
• Troubleshoot and problem solve customer and operational issues to ensure an excellent in-store experience
• Accept and evaluate written prescription orders from customers and physicians
• Maintain safe working conditions, including proper equipment upkeep and adherence to emergency response policies
• Uphold provincial and federal guidelines when dispensing both prescription and non-prescription eyewear
• Delegate tasks to associates within the appropriate regulatory framework to effectively manage workload and keep the centre fully operational during business hours

Requirements / Skills

This role is suited to a dual-licensed optical professional who brings both clinical expertise and a strong sense of business ownership. Walmart values candidates who can operate confidently within the regulatory environment of Nova Scotia while also motivating a team and driving results.

• Dual licensing in the optical field — required to evaluate and dispense prescriptions
• Familiarity with the regulatory environment in Nova Scotia and the ability to practice strictly within it
• Business acumen — ability to deliver on sales budgets and manage labour costs in line with P&L expectations
• Relationship-building skills — comfortable working alongside optometrists and other healthcare professionals
• Problem-solving ability — proactive approach to resolving customer and operational issues
• Leadership and delegation skills — experience managing or directing a team in a retail or healthcare environment

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to highlight your optical management and licensing experience before submitting.

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