CAREERS

Gimbel Eye Centre is one of the most respected eye centres in western Canada and recognized world-wide for its commitment to patient care and excellence in vision correction surgery. With offices in Calgary and Edmonton, we employ over 120 people who share our commitment to excellence in patient care. When you are part of the Gimbel family, you can expect to work with a diverse and dedicated team of professionals that includes Optometric Practitioners, patient counsellors and business office personnel. Gimbel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing rewarding career opportunities to people who reflect the diversity of our patients.

Why work at Gimbel Eye Centre?

• Positive and professional team environment where excellence and individual contributions are rewarded in a variety of ways
• Challenging responsibilities and career growth in a dynamic, professional environment
• Competitive salaries aligned with experience and performance
• Excellent benefits package
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Training and education opportunities as part of our commitment to life-long learning

Learn more about our recruitment policies and employee benefits below.

Recruitment Practices

Our recruitment process is very thorough. Each candidate is assessed for his or her qualifications and willingness to provide excellent care and communication at every stage of the patient’s experience. Each member of our team must also be interested in supporting a work culture based on mutual respect, understanding and tolerance.

To be considered for a position with Gimbel Eye Centre, you must possess the following attributes:

• present a positive, pleasant and professional image
• have a passion for providing excellent patient care or administrative support
• possess superb interpersonal and communication skills
• are computer literate
• are flexible, self-motivated and results-oriented

Professional Development

Every new employee is welcomed into the Gimbel Eye Centre team with a full employee orientation, training and introduction to the team. Ophthalmic training courses are provided to staff members in applicable roles. We also encourage employees to take part in life-long learning. In keeping with this philosophy, we provide some support for personal and professional development and education opportunities.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees may be eligible for the following:

• Insured group benefits, including disability insurance and extended health benefits
• Flexible Health Plan providing employees with a spending account for dental, prescription and vision expenses
• Paid vacation and sick/care leave
• Service awards and recognition
• Matching RRSP contributions
• Uniform subsidy
• Ophthalmic services
• Assistance with professional development

If you have the qualifications to work in one of the positions listed below, you are invited to submit your application. Resumes are kept on file for six months. We carefully review all resumes on file when positions become available. You may send us an updated resume when the six month time limit has passed.

Patient Care (Calgary & Edmonton)

• Optometrists
• Ophthalmologists

Technical

• Ophthalmic Assistants/Technicians

Surgery: Registered Nurses (RN) & Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

• Surgery Assistants
• Medical Assistant, Surgery

Medical Support

• Sterile Processor
• Observation Room Commentator
• Medical Office Assistants
• Medical Records
• Patient Counsellors
• Team Leaders
• Managers

Administration (Calgary only)

• Accounts Payable
• Administrative Assistant
• Controller
• Facilities Attendant/Maintenance
• Manager, Human Resources
• Information Systems Administrator
• Laser Engineer
• Payroll
• Manager, Purchasing
• Manager, Research
• Executive Secretary
• Office Attendant