certified ophthalmic technician (COT) LMIA requested
Posted on May 12, 2026 by Employer details Dr. Rob Piemontesi Inc.
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Medical clinic. Tasks: Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists. Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments. Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history. Examine patients' eyes, conduct tests and use specialized instruments to determine visual efficiency. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant Program (CCOA). Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. MS Outlook. Electronic medical records. Area of specialization: Ophthalmology. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Dependability. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage.- Location Nanaimo, BCV9S 5R8
- Work location On site
- Salary$26.00 to $28.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 16 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time leading to full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3573770
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requested
The employer could not find a Canadian worker for this job and applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a temporary foreign worker. Canadian workers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, are still encouraged to apply with a Job Bank Plus Account.
The employer’s LMIA application is currently under review by the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. To report abuse of the TFW Program, call the program’s tip line.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Medical clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
- Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
- Examine patients' eyes, conduct tests and use specialized instruments to determine visual efficiency
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant Program (CCOA)
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- Electronic medical records
Area of specialization
- Ophthalmology
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Dependability
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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Advertised until
2026-06-09
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