Competencies Optometrist in the Northwest Region

Find out what competencies you typically need to work as an optometrist in Canada.

Skills Help - Skills

Proficiency or complexity level
Reading Comprehension 5 - Highest Level
Oral Communication: Oral Expression 5 - Highest Level
Monitoring 4 - High Level
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment 4 - High Level
Oral Communication: Active Listening 4 - High Level
Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension 4 - High Level
Evaluation 4 - High Level
Problem Solving 4 - High Level
Critical Thinking 4 - High Level
Learning and Teaching Strategies 4 - High Level

Personal Attributes Help - Personal Attributes

Importance
Independence 5 - Extremely important
Attention to Detail 5 - Extremely important
Active Learning 4 - Highly important
Innovativeness 4 - Highly important
Service Orientation 4 - Highly important
Social Orientation 4 - Highly important
Stress Tolerance 4 - Highly important
Leadership 4 - Highly important
Concern for Others 4 - Highly important
Collaboration 4 - Highly important

Interest Help - Interest

Knowledge Help - Knowledge

Knowledge level
Biology 3 - Advanced Level
Languages 3 - Advanced Level
Technical Design 2 - Intermediate Level
Mathematics 2 - Intermediate Level
Physical Health 2 - Intermediate Level
Chemistry 1 - Basic Level
Mechanics and Machinery 1 - Basic Level
Business Management 1 - Basic Level
Clerical 1 - Basic Level
Human Resources and Labour relations 1 - Basic Level

Source Occupational and Skills Information System

Labour Market Information Survey
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