Optometrist (Locum) - Visique - Grande Prairie, AB

Job Description

Join Visique, a partner of FYidoctors, as an Optometrist for a maternity leave coverage working three to four days a week in our Visique – Grande Prairie, AB clinic located in the Prairie Mall Shopping Centre. Our well-established clinic was previously Optik 1000 and has been around for over two decades.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist to provide patient care during the maternity leave coverage. The role involves seeing patients Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The position requires adaptability, excellent patient care, and collaboration with a cross‑trained team of seven.

The Clinic

We are a warm and energetic optometry clinic with a single exam lane and a team culture that truly sets us apart. Operating Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, we serve a diverse and dynamic patient base made up largely of young adults and working professionals. Our tight‑knit team of seven — led by one dedicated lead optometrist and supported by six staff members — runs a highly collaborative practice where four team members are fully cross‑trained across all clinic functions, including one who is currently completing their opticianry studies.

The Technology

• Optos
• OCT
• Visual Field (Humphrey)
• NCT
• iCare Tonometer

The Incentives

• Guaranteed Compensation
• Ownership Opportunities within our group
• Professional Development: Coaching, Mentorship, Campus Engagement

The Location

This maternity leave coverage opportunity in Grande Prairie, Alberta offers a chance to practice optometry in the region's busiest hub, serving a large and diverse patient base. As the largest commercial centre north of Edmonton, Grande Prairie acts as a regional hub for northwestern Alberta and northeastern BC. The city boasts affordable living, a strong sense of community, and excellent outdoor recreation — from trail systems to nearby lakes and wilderness — making it a fantastic place to live and work, even temporarily.

The Visique Group

Visique was founded in 2017, with 52 locations, and 130 Colleagues and Doctors. We ensure that every Visique clinic has advanced technology available and access to one of the top lens laboratories in the country. We believe that patients should come before products, and that eye care should always be our primary focus.

The FYi Group

FYidoctors started as a group of 30 Optometrists in 2008 and have grown to over 750 Optometrists and 400 locations across Canada and the US. Today, as North America’s fastest growing Doctor‑Owned eye care provider and consecutively named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, the FYidoctors team includes respected leaders from provincial and national associations who are dedicated to the values long associated with Optometry.