At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide comprehensive eye care and make a real difference in patients' lives.
- Company: Join The North West Company, dedicated to improving healthcare access in Northern Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, travel support, flexible contracts, and modern clinic resources.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term assignments and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in underserved communities while enjoying professional independence.
- Qualifications: Doctor of Optometry degree and strong patient care skills required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
- Why Optometrists Choose Us
- Meaningful
- Clinical
Work: Provide comprehensive eye care services in communities where access to care can be limited and where your work makes a genuine difference in patients' lives.
Established Patient Demand: Work in well-organized clinics with strong community engagement and high patient utilization, allowing you to maximize your clinical time.
Full Travel and Logistics Support: We coordinate travel, accommodations, scheduling, and clinic logistics so you can focus on patient care rather than administrative details.
Professional Independence: Practice autonomously while being supported by experienced operational, optical, and pharmacy teams.
Long-Term Opportunities: Many providers enjoy ongoing clinic assignments and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and communities.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Travel and accommodation provided
- Flexible contract and relief opportunities
- Coordinated scheduling and logistical support
- Established patient demand
- Modern equipment and clinic resources
- Dedicated Optical and Pharmacy support teams
- Professional autonomy with operational support
- Opportunity to contribute to expanding access to vision care across Northern Canada
Note: Compensation, travel arrangements, and assignment schedules may vary based on clinic location and contract type.
Your Impact
Vision care changes lives.
As an Optometrist, you will help patients maintain their independence, succeed in school and work, and improve their overall quality of life through access to high-quality eye care services.
Many communities face barriers to accessing healthcare. Your expertise will help reduce those barriers while supporting healthier, stronger communities.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages
- Diagnose, manage, and monitor ocular health conditions
- Prescribe corrective lenses and recommend treatment options
- Educate patients on vision health and preventative care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
- Collaborate with Opticians and healthcare providers to deliver exceptional patient care
- Support continuity of care through recurring clinic services
- Contribute to community outreach and patient education initiatives
- What We’re Looking For
- Required
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
- Licensed and in good standing with a Canadian regulatory authority
- Eligible for licensure in the jurisdictions served by The North West Company
- Strong clinical and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to work independently and confidently in community-based practice settings
- Preferred
- Experience working in rural or remote healthcare environments
- Experience serving Indigenous, northern, or underserved populations
- Commitment to culturally respectful, patient-centered care
- Interest in supporting healthcare access in communities with limited local services
- About The North West Company
The North West Company is a trusted retailer serving communities across Northern Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean.
Through our Pharmacy and Optical operations, we are committed to improving access to essential healthcare services and supporting the well-being of the communities we serve.
A Career With Purpose
This is an opportunity to combine professional fulfillment with meaningful community impact.
Join a team dedicated to improving access to vision care, supporting underserved communities, and helping patients receive the care they deserve.
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Optometrist employer: The North West Company
At NWC, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a dynamic and diverse work culture that prioritizes employee growth and development. Located in Winnipeg, MB, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with unique advantages such as free parking at our distribution center and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in under-served communities. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values respect, inclusivity, and innovation in financial systems management.
