Orthoptist - Ambulatory Ophthalmology
Job Number: 111546
Job: Health Professional/Assistant
Primary Location: Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at: McMaster Children's Hospital
Organization: MCH Paeds Ambulatory
Status: Temporary Full-time
Hours per week: 37.5
Number of Openings: 1
Union Code: Non Union Employees
Salary: 40.1900 - 51.5200 Hourly
Post Date: Apr 23, 2025, 11:00:00 PM
Close Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 26, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada's largest and most diverse hospitals, we're providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

McMaster Children's Hospital, located in Hamilton's west-end, is the second largest children's hospital in Canada. We are home to the fastest-growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, one of Canada's most advanced neonatal intensive care units, and a range of programs and clinics with unique expertise in a number of areas including children's cancer, digestive diseases, and mental health.

The 3V2 Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic provides special eye care needs to both pediatric and adult populations in Hamilton and the surrounding area. The clinic is comprised of specialists and sub specialists who provide both evaluation and treatment of certain conditions within this population.

Position Summary

The Orthoptist within the Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic will provide a precise evaluation of vision loss and eye muscle abnormalities for pediatric and adult patients. The Orthoptist will assist in diagnosing conditions, develop, and implement treatment management plans to help improve the patients' vision or visual comfort. The Orthoptist works with the interdisciplinary clinical team and may act as liaison between the Ophthalmologist and the patient/family in developing a successful treatment plan.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days.

This position is temporary until May 2026.

Qualifications

Certification from a recognized institution (Canadian Ophthalmological Society/Canadian Orthoptic Council) in Orthoptics
Experience working as an Orthoptist including evaluation and treatment of disorders of VA (Visual Acuities), eye movements and alignment in children and adults
Competency with visual acuities, stereopsis, IOP (Intraocular pressures), Goldmann's, evaluation of pupils, alternate prism cover test, ocular motility, and lensometry
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with up to date techniques of non-surgical treatments for amblyopia strabismus and diplopia
Demonstrated knowledgeable and experience in evaluating disorders affecting visual function
Demonstrated knowledge in visual fields, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), fundus photography, pachymetry, and B-Scans
Demonstrated teaching skills required to provide patient education and care direction
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and hospital based operating system
Knowledge of medical terminology as required
Knowledge and skill in office procedures and equipment use related to ophthalmology
Demonstrated effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills within an interdisciplinary team environment
Effective problem solving abilities
Promotion of a safe work environment and adherence to regulated safety activities
Commitment to Hamilton Health Sciences mission, vision and values

Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement