Optician Program - Surrey, Canada - Stenberg College
Description
Optician Program - Lab Coordinator/Instructor
Stenberg College is currently seeking a
Licensed Optician (Eyeglasses and Contact Lens Fitter) who can serve as a full-time Online Theory Instructor, Face-to-Face Instructor, as well as assume the responsibilities of a Lab Coordinator in our
Optician Program This position is an exciting, multi-faceted role that will allow you to work within our team to help educate future Opticians across Canada.
This program ensures that students gain a comprehensive education in the areas of eyeglass dispensing, contact lens fitting, and automated refraction.
Location:
Surrey, BC -Primarily Onsite with Remote components
Employment Type:
Full time
Job Summary:
The position requires overseeing day-to-day operations of the labs, as well as delivering lectures and hands-on training to students.
The Lab Coordinator for the Optician Program plays a vital role in organizing the optical lab for educational purposes, ensuring it's well-equipped, safe, and conducive to learning.
When not in labs the coordinator is a part-time instructor teaching online or labs.Salary Range:
$75,000-$80,000
Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Optician program.
- Comfortable teaching online courses.
- A Licensed and Practicing Optician with a minimum of three years' experience in;
Contact Lens Fitting
- Understand the guidelines set out by the College of Opticians of British Columbia (COBC).
- Passionate about investing in students and the Opticianry industry.
- Automated Refraction is an asset.
- Experience in Edging would be an asset.
- Experience in fitting gaspermeable lenses an asset.
- Completion of Adult Learning Certification is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and GSuite.
- Strong communicator and problemsolver.
- Demonstrates confidence, positivity, and a strong work ethic.
- Organizational skills.
- Accountability.
- Professionalism.
- Strategic thinker.
- Excellent team player.
Incentives:
- Free internal Professional Development Opportunities.
- Free gym membership at our Central City Campus.
- Access to Stenberg College's Family Tuition Program for Immediate Family Members.
- Entitled to 3 days of paid personal time off.
- Potential to have access to company benefits after 3 months of employment.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructor:
- Deliver Online and/or FacetoFace lectures, demonstrations, and handson training to students in various aspects of opticianry, including lens fabrication, frame fitting, contact lens fitting, and refracting.
- Indepth knowledge in all aspects of opticianry
- Support the development and updating of curriculum.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements.
- Successfully administer practical assessments and evaluations to measure student progress.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to students.
- Collaborate with the Director of Education Deliver, Department Head, and Curriculum, Learning, and Teaching Specialist.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other relevant data.
Lab Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Oversees lab setup and maintenance.
- Manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain equipment.
- Prepare lab materials for assessments, practical exams, and assignments.
- Coordinate volunteer appointments, models, and lab courses.
- Support lab instructor in orientation and compliance.
- Maintain a professional, organized lab environment.
Required Lab Skills:
- Neutralize and verify eyewear.
- Accurately adjust eyewear.
- Edge and mount lenses (semirimless and full rim frames).
- Calibrate and maintain all lab equipment.
- Perform basic eyeglass repairs.
- Use and maintain manual lensometer, slitlamp, keratometer, radiuscope, phoropter, and other optical equipment.
- Verify, neutralize, and store gas permeable lenses.
- Chart and fit soft and hard contact lens design.
- Store and maintain patient and health records according to COBC standards.
A thorough orientation to the college, lab facilities, educational technologies, and teaching best practices would take place prior to stepping into your role.
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