Ophthalmic Photographer

Requisition ID: 411195

Position Number: 20089771

Posting End Date: September 30, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Misericordia Health Centre

Site: Misericordia Health Centre

Department / Unit: Ophthalmology Clinic

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/16/2026 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days;Every Second Weekend;Non-Conforming;Non-Repeating

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Salary: $35.800 , $37.054 , $38.363 , $39.804 , $41.257 , $42.777

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Performs ophthalmic diagnostic procedures within the scope of Ophthalmic Assistant Certification. Performs ophthalmic photographic services and the necessary documentation for the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

Experience

• One (1) to two (2) years of work experience under ophthalmological supervision required.
• Experience as an ophthalmic photographer or related experience in this area preferred.
  
  
  

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12.
• Introductory photography course required or an equivalent combination of photography education, training and experience.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
  
  
  

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (J.C.A.H.P.O.) Certification required.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Proficiency in computer/word processing required.
• Works within the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
• Must be mature and capable of working under minimal supervision.
• Must show initiative, good judgement, the ability to train, provide instruction, organize his/her work.
• Must be a team member working cooperatively, courteously and tactfully with patients, hospital personnel and the community.
• Ability to speak and understand French is preferred.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic pharmacology required.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.