FYidoctors·Area A (Hudson Bay Mountain), British Columbia
Provide comprehensive eye care services to a diverse patient base within an established clinic and through community outreach. Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment to treat patients across all stages of life.
FYidoctors - Smithers - has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Optometrist to join our team.
This is a fantastic flexible opportunity with scope for a full time OD 4 or 5 days each week.
We also have the ability to set up the OD's schedule for a 3 weeks on, 1 week off rotation so the incoming OD can have flexibility to fly in/fly out to Smithers if desired.
We can also accommodate a traditional full time schedule if desired.
This is an extremely exciting, lucrative and rewarding opportunity for an Optometrist to work in a collaborative and established clinic with a strong and loyal patient base.
If you are passionate about the outdoors and the benefits of rural practice for the OD than this is a great opportunity for you.
For more information and to apply please contract - iain.malone@fyidoctors.com We are pleased to offer incentives for the incoming OD, these include: A minimum guarantee Lucrative signing bonus Relocation support Ownership opportunities within our group Professional development opportunities such as: Coaching Mentorship Campus Engagement Equipment: Refractometer Pachymeter FDT OCT Tonometer Topographer Optomap Clinic: Our clinic in Smithers has a strong history in the community over the past two decades, and joined FYidoctors in 2014.
One of our optometrists, Dr.
Barry Lester, has been with the practice for over 20 years.
Our decades serving these communities has allowed us to gain a large and loyal patient customer base.
Our patient base has a wide variety in demographics with patients of all ages coming to our clinic.
This allows for a variety in our work as we get to see and treat patients in different stages of life!
Our clinic in Smithers includes 4 functional exam lanes.
The clinic is well-equipped with the latest diagnostic technology and have passionate and knowledgeable staff that are able to provide support across pretesting and dispensing for our OD's.
Our practice also has a strong relationship with First Nations communities in the region, and we are proud to provide an outreach service to patients who are unable to come to our clinic - bringing our equipment and medical expertise to serve the public.
Smithers is located in the Bulkley Valley of BC, and has a surrounding population of approximately 15,000. Surrounded by majestic forests and beautiful nature, Smithers offers a wide variety of outdoor activities from hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and canoeing. For the winter months, the incredible trails surrounding Smithers offer fantastic snowshoeing opportunities with picturesque scenery. Hudson Bay Mountain is situated just a few minutes from the townsite, offering stunning opportunities to participate along trails on the mountain. We started as a group of 30 Optometrists in 2008 and have grown to over 700 Optometrists across Canada. Today, as Canada’s fastest growing Doctor Owned eye care provider and named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 3 consecutive years, the FYidoctors team includes respected leaders from provincial and national associations who are dedicated to the values long associated with Optometry.
Must be a qualified Optometrist (OD) capable of working full-time. Passion for rural practice and outdoor activities is highly desired.
Market context
Optometrist roles in British Columbia are often shaped by steady demand in community-based care, especially in regional centres like Prince George and nearby rural areas. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for candidates comfortable serving diverse patient groups, including Indigenous communities, and may offer mentorship, professional development, signing bonuses, coaching, or ownership opportunities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your fit for full-time practice and community-focused care before applying.