# Opticians of Manitoba

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- [2027 License Renewals](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/2027-license-renewals/): Reminder Notice : 2027 License Renewals The 2027 License Renewals will be done online through the opticianry.ca portal effective October 1, 2026. Registrants must complete their renewal online through the Member Hub (Member Login) – Opticianry.ca - Member Hub. Log in to your profile using the user ID and password provided to you by the
- [Optician / Student Optician / Frame Stylist](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/optician-student-optician-frame-stylist/): This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships with patients while helping them find eyewear that fits their lifestyle, vision needs, and personal style. If you're energetic, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you. Your Duties: - Help patients select frames that complement their prescription, lifestyle, and
- [Optician/Frame Stylist](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/optician-frame-stylist/): Armstrong & Small is looking for a Licensed Optician or experienced Eyewear Dispenser / Frame Stylist to join our growing team. We're currently seeking someone passionate about helping people look and see their best through eyewear. The successful candidate will assist patients with: Frame selection and styling Lens recommendations Eyewear dispensing Adjustments and repairs Delivering
- [MAO Upcoming Events](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/mao-upcoming-events/): Children’s Vision Day – September 2, 2026 Did you know that only 16% of Manitoba children had an eye exam in 2025? We created this event to raise awareness in our communities and encourage vision care. For this inaugural event we have encouraged all optometry offices to participate by planning a fun day with kid

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- [Home](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/): Our focus is your eyesight! The Opticians of Manitoba (OOM) regulates the profession of Opticianry in Manitoba. We set standards of practice to ensure that all Manitobans receive safe and competent care. By law, all persons who practise as Opticians and Contact Lens Opticians in Manitoba must be registered and licensed members of OOM. LEARN
- [Fees](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/registrants/fees/): Fees *Note: All license fees include GST
- [International Candidates](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/becoming-an-optician/international-candidates/): International Candidates International applicants who have completed education related to opticianry and are interested in applying for PLAR may be accepted for admission if they have a combination of knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities which are substantially equivalent to the requirements set out in the OOM Bylaws for new applicants. NACOR PLAR Program The OOM
- [Student Registration](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/becoming-an-optician/student-registration/): Student Registration If you wish to register as a student optician with the OOM, you must be enrolled in an accredited opticianry program. A list of accredited programs can be found on the Accreditation Canada Website. Individuals who are applying for student registration in Manitoba for the first time are required to submit: a completed
- [Committees](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/about/committees/): Committees Executive Committee Michelle DavidsonPresidentLicensed Optician (EG) Shervin ShahidianVice President Licensed Optician (CL) Perrie NageraTreasurerPublic Member Mallory GutweinExecutive DirectorRegistrar Registration Committee Shervin ShahidianVice President Licensed Optician (CL) Heather PowerLicensed Optician (CL) Tamara KuzmanovicLicensed Optician (CL) Farzaneh NiaziPublic Member Complaints Committee Shervin ShahidianVice President Licensed Optician (CL) Lorenzo SciarrettaLicensed Optician (CL) Robert BeattyLicensed Optician (CL) Kristen
- [Council](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/about/council/): Council Michelle DavidsonPresidentLicensed Optician (EG) Shervin ShahidianVice President Licensed Optician (CL) Perrie NageraTreasurerPublic Member Heather PowerLicensed Optician (CL) Lorenzo SciarrettaLicensed Optician (CL) Tamara KuzmanovicLicensed Optician (CL) Kristen LangeLicensed Optician (EG) Dannah May CuevasLicensed Optician (CL) Sonia KaplanPublic Member Farzaneh NiaziPublic Member VacantPublic Member
- [Classifieds](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/registrants/classifieds/): Classifieds Job postings and Buy & Sell ads are posted online free of charge within 1 – 5 business days of receipt. They will remain posted online for two months. Contact the Opticians of Manitoba (OOM) to request earlier removal. SUBMIT A JOB POSTING OR BUY & SELL AD Submit a Job Posting Submit a Buy
- [Forms](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/resources/forms/): Forms Application for Registration Form: OOM - Expense Claim Form: Policy - Student Registration: Checklist of Items License Application Renewals: License of Record Form:
- [Modules](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/resources/modules/): Modules MODULE ON SELF REGULATION Effective 2018, all registrants are required to have completed the Jurisprudence module to be eligible for a license in Manitoba. Click Here to Review the Module Launch Module in Same Window Launch Module in New Window Recommended Browsers and Mobile Apps (PDF) PAUSE BEFORE YOU POST: SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS Click Here
- [By-Laws](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/resources/by-laws/): By-Laws The Ophthalmic Dispensers of Manitoba By-Laws:
- [Becoming an Optician](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/becoming-an-optician/): Becoming an Optician The Opticians Council of Canada offers information about immigrating, registering, and practicing as an optician in Canada on the Become an Optician website. If you are an internationally-trained optician and have questions about working in Canada, this is the place to start. On the Become an Optician site, you will learn about optician and
- [Application & Licensure](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/registrants/application-licensure/): Application & Licensure The Opticians of Manitoba (OOM) regulates the profession of Opticianry in Manitoba and licenses Opticians. All Licensed Opticians and Contact Lens Licensed Opticians must be registered and licensed by OOM to legally practice in Manitoba. They must meet basic educational requirements and pass the exam(s) related to the dispensing of eyeglasses and/or
- [News & Events](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/resources/news-events/)
- [Public](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/public/): Public Your eyesight is too important to trust to just anyone. Seeing a Licensed Optician will ensure you receive high quality service from an accountable professional. Licensed Opticians have to meet standards of practice and training, commit to ongoing education, and are held to these standards by the Opticians of Manitoba (OOM). Your Optician will:
- [Complaints](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/public/complaints/): Complaints PROCESS STEP 1: File a Complaint You may either: Write a letter to the Opticians of Manitoba (OOM), including: Your full name, mailing address, and phone number Your signature Date Name of the Optician that the complaint is filed against Optician’s business name, business address and phone number A summary of the complaint such
- [Continuing Education/ Maintenance of Competency](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/registrants/continuing-education-maintenance-of-competency/): Continuing Education/ Maintenance of Competency The Opticians of Manitoba (OOM) believe that Opticians have a professional responsibility to demonstrate that they are engaged in lifelong learning and maintaining their competence. To ensure current knowledge, all members, including inactive members, must earn a minimum number of Maintenance of Competency (MOC) credits in a 3-year cycle. To
- [Renewals](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/registrants/renewals/): Renewals All OOM registrants must complete their renewal online through the Opticianry.ca portal to be able to practice. Log in to your profile using the username and password provided to you by the OOM and complete the step-by-step renewal process. Your License expires on December 31 of every year. In October of each year, the
- [Registrants](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/registrants/): Registrants Registration and Licensing The Opticians of Manitoba (OOM) regulates the profession of Opticianry in Manitoba and licenses Opticians. All Licensed Opticians and Contact Lens Licensed Opticians must be registered and licensed by OOM to legally practice in Manitoba. They must meet basic educational requirements and pass the exam(s) related to the dispensing of eyeglasses
- [Practice Directions & Guidelines](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/resources/practice-directions-guidelines/): Practice Directions & Guidelines The Opticians of Manitoba (OOM) is required by legislation to create, approve, publish and update Standards in three types of documents to guide and support registrants in competent practice. These documents which are all considered to be regulatory instruments, include the following: Code of Ethics Standards of Practice Practice Directions The
- [Policies & Procedures](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/resources/policies-procedures/): Policies & Procedures Coming soon.
- [Legislation](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/resources/legislation/): Legislation Legislation governing Manitoba Opticians: The Opticians Act The Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) The Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) The Apology Act Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety (MIPS) – A Guide To Critical Incidents and Disclosure
- [Resources](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/resources/): Resources View all of our resources: Legislation By-Laws Policies & Procedures Practice Directions & Guidelines Forms News & Events Modules
- [External Resources](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/becoming-an-optician/external-resources/): External Resources Coming soon
- [Out of Province](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/becoming-an-optician/out-of-province/): Out of Province Mutual Recognition Opticianry regulators across Canada have worked together to establish a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) in order to allow opticians who meet specific criteria to move more easily across the country. Thanks to this cooperation, we know that all opticians from the participating provinces meet the same standards. Nine of the
- [About](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/about/): About MISSION AND VALUES STATEMENT The Opticians of Manitoba serve and protect the public interest through effective regulation of the practice of opticianry. The Opticians of Manitoba achieves this goal primarily through the performance of its three core functions: Registration and Licensing Standards Complaints Resolution In meeting our Mission, we are committed to be: Accountable
- [Find an Optician](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/public/find-an-optician/): When looking for an Optician, it is important to check that they are licensed with the Opticians of Manitoba (OOM). As regulated health professionals, Licensed Opticians are highly-trained to provide healthcare consumers with quality vision care and to respect the public’s right to safe, competent, ethical and accountable care. Use this search feature to find
- [Contact](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/contact/)
- [Privacy Statement](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/privacy-policy/): In this Privacy Statement, the terms “the Organization” “we” and “our” refer to the Opticians of Manitoba (OOM), which includes its administrative staff, Board of Directors and volunteers. This Privacy Statement provides you with information about how we collect, use and disclose your personal information. Collection of Personal Information The Organization collects personal information about
- [Organization Chart](https://opticiansofmanitoba.ca/about/organization-chart/)

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