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Job Title


Optometric Assistant


Company : Gateway Optometry


Location : North Bay, Thunder Bay


Created : 2026-02-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Gateway Optometry is a full-scope, family-focused optometry office in North Bay. We are looking for an optometric assistant who is friendly, reliable and organized to join our fun and positive team. Our ideal candidate should enjoy providing an exceptional patient experience, be a self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team, maintains a calm demeanour while working in a fast-paced environment and be keen to learn new skills and grow along with us. Key roles you may be responsible for include (but are not limited to): greeting patients, checking them in and checking them out answering phone calls triaging and scheduling patients helping patients with frame selection fitting frames, taking measurements, ordering and dispensing glasses adjusting frames and making repairs billing insurance contact lens teaching for new wearers pretesting admistrative duties This is a full-time position with no weekends required. Proficiency in French is an asset. While experience is preferred, we are willing to train the right candidate. Wage will be based on current level of experience and training with a minimum starting wage of $18.25/hr. Please apply with cover letter and resume. We appreciate all applications but only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $18.25 per hour Benefits: Vision care Education: Secondary School (required) Work Location: In person