A little bit about who we are and what we believe:
We are an eclectic, vibrant and open-minded team looking to change the notion that quality optical products and services need to come at a premium. We've invented a new-to-the-world modular frame system, you can read more about us here: https://dresden.vision/about-us/our-story/
What we're looking for:
A few experienced optical store managers wanting to do a couple months of training at our Toronto locations before relocating for at least a year to work in our Australian stores.
Your day-to-day is:
- Disrupting the optical industry!
- Providing the most personal, and kind customer service imaginable
- Optical dispensing, including both spectacle and contact lens fitting
- Edging lenses to fit into Dresden’s simple XS, S, M and L frames
- Administration and general retail duties including maintaining customer records, placing and fulfilling orders, stock control, keeping the store neat and tidy, cashing in and out and opening and closing the shop.
- If you see a problem, fix it and who knows, you could be our next GM!
You are:
- Living or willing to travel to downtown Toronto for a few months of training
- Willing to move to Australia for 1+ years
- Aligned with our vision and interested in being a part of Dresden’s vision of putting people and the planet on the same level as profits
- Able to communicate well, with compassion and warmth and have fun at work
- Able to work weekends
- Craving a busy work environment where everyday is a bit different
- Willing to travel internationally occasionally (not a make or break thing though)
Qualifications:
- Can be an optician but not required for Australia
- Optical experience
- Retail management experience
- License to kill (optional but nice to have)
- A decent taste in music (we're firm on this one)
Perks:
- Bonus incentives to boost your income
- Equal pay for equal work and equal opportunities
- OAC/OOA Annual Membership fees covered
- Free concerts tickets to most shows at the Opera House
- College of Opticians Liability Insurance - 3 Million
- Vibrant urban locations across Toronto
- Ability to work in a new start-up environment
- A positive, diverse and fun team atmosphere
- Fully accessible shops to all
- An exciting, inclusive, and unique company that promotes from within
Like our customers, we are open and tolerant, green and arty, edgy and odd, and busy having fun at work. No need for a formal cover letter, just tell us about why you’d be an awesome addition to our culture and team. If you don't take the time to write us a short note about yourself, we won't take the time to consider you - just being up front.
*Bonus points will be awarded to those who have special skills such as juggling, Rubik’s Cube wizardry or workplace proficiency in Klingon.
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Vacation & paid time off
- Dental care
- Casual dress
- Company events & social hours
- Disability insurance
- Bonus scheme
- Education reimbursement
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship, Contract, Casual, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Have you attached a cover letter or written an introductory note? If not, your application will not be reviewed (sorry).
- Do you live in Canada? If not, this job is not taking foreign applications.
Work Location: In person
