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The OBC: Opticians of British Columbia are partnered with the Opticians Association of Canada and as such we are able to offer you the widest selection of member benefits.

What are the benefits of joining the OBC: Opticians of British Columbia?

If you are already a member of the OAC there is no cost to become a member of the OBC: Opticians of British Columbia, as the two groups have concluded a joint membership agreement.  The work being undertaken by OAC is one of many valuable benefits of your OBC: Opticians of British Columbia membership.  Membership benefits include:

  • Effective provincial advocacy for BC opticians
  • Access and reduced fees for continuing education opportunities, including to the OAC's distance education programs
  • Ability to post and view employment and equipment for sale ads on the OAC and OBC: Opticians of British Columbia websites
  • Postings for community activities on the OAC and OBC: Opticians of British Columbia websites
  • Group rates for errors & omissions insurance
  • Group rates for health insurance 
  • Free copy of Canadian Industry Performance Standards for Canadian Optical Goods Stores
  • Free subscriptions to Vision Magazine, La Revue Magazine and Eyesite Newsletter, and a special subscription rate to Spectrum Magazine
  • Free access to brochure templates for consumer education

For more information on any of the above benefits, contact the OBC: Opticians of British Columbia or OAC offices.