Origin Optometry is looking for an associate Optometrist to join our team in Nanaimo - the hub of Vancouver Island. Our modern practice gives you the tools to do great clinical work, a team that keeps your day running smoothly, and a location that puts the Island's best skiing, surfing, and city trips all within a couple hours' drive. Currently based in Vancouver, Victoria, Duncan, or elsewhere on the Island? We'll cover your travel time and travel expenses to come try us out.
The Opportunity
- Full-time or part-time flexible schedule - days and hours built around what works for you
- Steady patient base from day one - no ramp-up required
- $20,000 retention and relocation incentive for 24 month commitment
- $10,000 retention and relocation incentive for 12 month commitment
What You'll Love
- Compensation that exceeds what many Island Optometrists are currently earning - ask us for specifics
- Travel time and expenses covered - gas, ferry, or flights
- Accommodation covered - hotel, AirBnB, other
- Modern diagnostic equipment (OCT, VFT, UWF Retinal camera, Topography, AL, Meibography) and a practice that keeps investing in new technology and treatments
- A well-trained, genuinely supportive team and more enjoyable day-to-day work environment
Work Where You Play
Nanaimo is the gateway to everything Vancouver Island has to offer. Surf world-class waves in Tofino, ski or mountain bike at Mount Washington, paddle hidden coves, hike old-growth forests, or take a quick day trip to Victoria. With mild year-round weather and endless outdoor adventures, your days off can feel like a vacation.
Tofino & Ucluelet (The Wild West Coast)
- The Vibe: World-renowned surfing, storm-watching, and old-growth rainforests.
- The Journey: It’s a scenic but rugged 3-hour drive via Highway 4 from Nanaimo.
- Key Landmarks: Chesterman Beach, Long Beach (in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve), and the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet
Mount Washington Alpine Resort (The Winter & Summer Playground)
- The Vibe: Vancouver Island’s premier destination for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking.
- The Journey: 1.5-hour drive north on Highway 19 towards Courtenay, then a quick ascent up the Strathcona Parkway.
- Key Landmarks: Strathcona Provincial Park (the gateway to pristine backcountry hikes like Mount Albert Edward).
Victoria (The Urban Core)
- The Vibe: British Columbia’s historic capital, featuring the famous Inner Harbour, vibrant nightlife, and government hubs.
- The Journey: 1.5-hour drive south on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) from Nanaimo.
- Key Landmarks: The BC Parliament Buildings, Royal BC Museum, and Craigdarroch Castle