Optical Sales Associate / Optometric Assistant
Wales Optical – First Markham Place, Markham, ON
Pay: CA$18.00–CA$30.00 per hour (based on experience)
About Us
Wales Optical is a luxury eyewear and specialty contact lens clinic located in First Markham Place, Markham. We have proudly served the community for over 20 years and are looking for a friendly, professional, and motivated individual to join our team.
What You'll Do
- Assist customers with selecting eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses by providing professional recommendations
- Support opticians and optometrists with daily clinic and retail operations
- Handle billing, invoicing, insurance claims, and POS transactions
- Book and manage appointments and follow up with patients as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinic environment
- Accurately enter and update customer information and prescriptions
- Assist with frame merchandising, inventory management, and product displays
- Learn about lens products and educate customers on available options and features
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma required; college or university education is an asset
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Fluent in English and Mandarin (Cantonese is an asset)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail and healthcare environment
- Previous experience in retail, optical, medical, banking, or customer service is preferred but not required
- Positive attitude, professional appearance, and strong attention to detail
- Sales experience and confidence in recommending products are considered assets
- Reliable, responsible, and eager to learn new skills
- Available to work flexible schedules, including Saturdays (Store is closed on Sundays)
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive training provided
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Employee discounts on eyewear and contact lenses
- Stable full-time schedule (Store is closed on Sundays)
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
If you enjoy helping people, have a passion for customer service, and are looking for a long-term career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Location: First Markham Place, Markham, ON
Language Requirement: English and Mandarin preferred (Cantonese is an asset)
Benefits: Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Employee Discounts, On-site Parking, Store Closed on Sundays
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
