Benefits of Membership
As a member of the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC), you receive exclusive access to a number of benefits that will support and enhance your career as an Optician.
Your member benefits include:
- FREE Professional Errors & Omissions Liability Insurance*
- FREE & UNLIMITED Access to the OAC CE Library
- FREE & UNLIMITED Access to live and on-demand OAC webcasts
- Reduced Fees for In Person Optician Events
- OAC Loyalty Gift *New*
- OAC Master (OAC-M) Program (Full Access)
- Optelec Low Vision Solutions: 50% Off Optelec Low Vison Starter Kit
- Complete Pair: Discount of 15% on all services
- BrokerLink Insurance: Exclusive Group Rates on Automobile & Property Insurance
- Bell: Save up to 30% on phone plans and get big discounts on new phones.
- Health Plus: Individual and Group Health Insurance *New*
- FlagShip: Your Total Shipping Solution *New*
- GoodLife Fitness: 20% Off Membership Rates + Waived Join Fee
- Park'N Fly: Discounted Rates and Aeroplan Miles
- Bilingual Communications from OAC
BECOME AN OAC MEMBER LOG IN FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions about any of the member benefits, contact the OAC office by telephone at 1.800.847.3155 (204.982.6060) or email canada@opticians.ca
FREE Professional Errors & Omissions Liability Insurance*
Together with BrokerLink Insurance, the OAC is proud to provide a FREE $1,000,000.00 ($2,000,000.00 in Quebec) personal Professional Liability Insurance policy that protects its members from lawsuits for damages claimed by a third party, resulting from a professional error or omission or negligent act, committed during the course of their activities as an "Optician".
Many provincial regulatory colleges require that Opticians carry their own personal Professional Liability Insurance policy to obtain and maintain their license.
Opticians who wish to obtain more coverage can upgrade to a $3,000,000.00 or $5,000,000.00 PLI policy by contacting the OAC office at 1-800-847-3155 or email canada@opticians.ca
* conditions apply
Access to the full OAC Master (OAC-M) Program
The OAC wants to help our Optician members remain at the top of their professional learning commitment. The journey through the OAC-M program is invaluable in both its new content and reviewed skill sets. Canada has great Opticians; the OAC wants to ensure our members are educationally current and are always willing to learn. We want to demonstrate to our peers all across the world our members are GREAT Opticians, that have taken their education seriously and are practicing at the top of the field.
The OAC-M program consists of three (3) Levels. Each Level consists of four (4) in-person learning courses, an in-person review and an exam covering all 4 courses. Upon completion of all three (3) Levels, a member may participate in the final program exam.
Level One (1) of the OAC-M program covers the following topics: History and Vision Care Technology, Lens Cross, Power of Cylinder Away From Axis, and Curves
More information to follow regarding Level Two (2) and Level Three (3) . Only OAC members who have successfully completed Level One (1) will be able to participate in subsequent levels.
Click here for upcoming OAC-M dates.
Optelec Low Vision Solutions: 50% Off Optelec Starter Kit
Optelec offers OAC Members 50% OFF its Starter Kit. This starter Kit includes the most valuable and most requested products that help Eye Care Professionals to get started with Low Vision.
Optelec designs and creates low vision solutions to help the blind and visually impaired in their daily lives. Its mission is simple: “Improving the quality of life of visually impaired and dyslexic people – reaching out with simple and effective solutions.”
When you order at Optelec, please mention that you are a member of the Opticians Association of Canada and provide your personal ASSOCIATION MEMBER ID available when you login in the OAC member portal.
Click here for more information.
National Bank: Exclusive Financial Package
To help you take care of the people who rely on you, National Bank offers an exclusive financial package for Opticians. You’ll get a host of advantages on your bank account, as well as your financing and investment solutions. You’ll also obtain advantageous interest rates on your lines of credit, mortgages and investments. We'll provide sound banking solutions for your personal and professional needs!
BrokerLink Insurance: Exclusive Group Rates on Automobile & Property Insurance
| Through partnership with BrokerLink Insurance, members of the OAC qualify for exclusive group rates on automobile and property insurance. This program gives members access to group rates for their personal insurance with the potential for significant premium savings. Contact us to get a free, no-obligation insurance quote: 1.833.998.3798, oac@brokerlink.ca, or visit us at BrokerLink.ca/OAC |
 |
Deluxe Payroll: Significant Savings for Payroll Set-up
Established in 1967 with data and call centres located in Ontario, Deluxe Payroll is Canada’s longest running uninterrupted payroll service. We excel in customer satisfaction and are proud to be trusted by more than 11,000 Canadian companies ranging from one employee to over 1,000.
We are committed to processing payroll accurately, efficiently and on time. Our experts are specially trained to ensure businesses comply with the ever-changing tax regulations, and we offer a variety of convenient service options: Pay stub options, Flexible deposit options, Over 50 free reports, Filing of Government remittances, Unlimited support, Time and Attendance, HRIS, Applicant Tracking, EAP, Benefits Consulting.
With Deluxe Payroll, you will enjoy access to your information from anywhere. Simply access the web-based solution from any internet connection and input the payroll information. It’s that simple.
Park'N Fly : Discounted Rates and Aeroplan Miles
| Park’N Fly is Canada’s largest off-airport parking provider, serving happy travellers for over 45 years. Park’N Fly operates in seven locations across Canada: Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. Our partnership with Park’N Fly provides discounted rates and the ability to earn Aeroplan miles to our members. OAC Members will be able to take advantage of Park’N Fly’s “Best Value” in Airport Parking for business or personal travel. |
 |
Bilingual Communications from OAC
Stay 'in the know' with communications from the Opticians Association of Canada, including the OAC's monthly e-newsletter called The OAC INTRACOM and additional news updates sent via email. Communications sent from the OAC office are sent in both languages of English and French, so members can choose their language of preference.
OAC Members can change their communication preferences at any time by logging into their member profile, or by contacting the OAC office.
Continuing Education
The Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) has an extensive online continuing education library available to its members for use towards their professional learning requirements. The online library consists of electronic module articles as well as video modules. New content is consistently being added to the online library for the benefit of our members.
OAC members receive unlimited online modules per year as a benefit of membership.
