Our team
Optometrists
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Dr. Mindy Blumberg
Founder of the Sea to Sky Optometry. Dr. Mindy Blumberg is an Optometrist registered with the British Columbia College of Optometrists and member of the British Columbia Doctors of Optometry. After she graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo in 2016, she moved to Whistler, BC to live closer to the mountains.
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Dr. Alexander Jobe
Dr. Alexander is an Optometrist and a practicing member at British Columbia Doctors of Optometry and Ontario Association of Optometrists. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2016. Then, in 2019 he received his Doctorate at Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Opticians and optometric assistants
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Talia B
Talia joined the Pemberton Clinic as an Optometric Assistant in June 2025, after trading city life and a career in law for the mountains and a new path in optics. Down-to-earth and naturally warm, Talia brings a refreshing presence to the clinic and her entire demeanor radiates positivity. Talia is passionate about customer care—from maintaining and cleaning frames to helping patients find the perfect fit for their facial structure. She’s also your go-to for checking online frame availability and color options, ensuring every choice is both stylish and functional.
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Aliyah Wright
Aliyah recently joined the Pemberton team as an Optical Assistant after earning her Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria. With a strong academic foundation, she plays a key role in supporting high-technology eye exams.
In addition to assisting with diagnostic procedures, Aliyah provides personalized contact lens training for new wearers—guiding them through the process of inserting, removing, and caring for their lenses with confidence. Her calm demeanor and clear instruction help make the transition to contact lenses smooth and stress-free.
Aliyah is excited to be part of the Pemberton community and looks forward to helping patients see the world more clearly. -
Christy Whittaker
Christy Whittaker is responsible for helping in all aspects of the Pemberton clinic. She is trained in dry eye treatment with ocular hygiene and the E>Eye IRPL device. She has a passion for mountain lifestyle and is striving to help our patients with their eye care and glasses needs.
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Brooke Vaughan
Meet Brooke, our Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant and dedicated Lillooet clinic manager. Since completing her certification in 2023, she has refined her expertise in patient care, creating a welcoming and seamless experience.
With strong leadership and a passion for eye health, Brooke plays a vital role in guiding patients through their optical needs and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Her warm demeanor and technical expertise make her an invaluable part of our team, providing patients with confidence and exceptional support.
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Erica Wortelboer
Meet Erica, a Certified Optometric Assistant with deep-rooted connections to the Lillooet community. After years of experience in finance and customer service, she seamlessly blends technical expertise with a patient-first approach to ensure the highest level of care.
Beyond assisting with optical needs, Erica plays a vital role in managing clinic operations, ensuring everything runs efficiently. Her dedication, attention to detail, and welcoming nature make her a trusted and invaluable member of our team.
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Haley Duquette
Meet Haley, our newest team member at Sea to Sky Optometry!
A Certified Optometric Assistant, Haley brings strong customer service skills and plays a key role in supporting our Optometrists. She assists with scans, measurements, and images for eye exams while also helping with glasses adjustments and patient care.
Her dedication and enthusiasm make her a valued addition, and we’re thrilled to have her on board!
Careers
Full-Time Optometrist with Partnership Opportunity
Are you ready to focus your passion for optometry in a dynamic and supportive environment? Our thriving optometry clinics are seeking a passionate, talented and dedicated Optometrist to join our team on a full-time basis.
Who we are at Sea to Sky Optometry:
At Sea to Sky Optometry, we're not just about prescribing lenses. We're about enhancing lives through improved vision. Our clinic is known for its commitment to excellence, personalized care, cutting-edge technology, and a warm, inviting atmosphere that puts patients at ease.
With two busy practices in Pemberton and Lillooet, we are looking for an optometrist who can seamlessly join both locations and who has an interest in a partnership. We are a passionate group that connects to our community to offer excellent eye care, always with a friendly, professional attitude.
We currently offer:
- High-tech eye exams with remote optometry.
- Advanced dry eye treatments with IRPL.
- Vision therapy.
- Low vision.
- Specialty contact lenses.
- And more!
At Sea to Sky Optometry, our mission is to help people have their best vision to live their best lives.
This role is perfect for you if:
- You can jump right in alongside both our clinics’ teams Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9-6 pm.
- You want to be part of an expertly trained and supportive team - that feels more like family - who will make a positive impact in the community by enhancing lives through improving vision.
- You crave collaboration with similar passionate professionals - optometrists, opticians, optometrist assistants and support staff.
- You are a techy and want to be involved in high-technology eye care.
- You leap at the chance to tailor services to match our community members’ needs, provide solutions each day to clients and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients.
- You have the flexibility to balance work and personal life because you believe in a healthy work-life harmony.
- You want nothing more than to provide personalized care that puts patients' vision and well-being first.
- You're a visionary with a knack for building rapport and creating lasting connections with patients.
- You are confident in your clinical skills, yet approachable and empathetic in your demeanor.
- You thrive in a dynamic setting but know how to keep things light-hearted and fun.
- You are excited to have work-life harmony in a growing community with a passion for the outdoors.
- Are registered to practice optometry in BC.
Why you will love working with us:
- We allow for an excellent work-life balance and a lifestyle where you can enjoy world-class skiing, biking, and outdoor adventure.
- Relocation bonus, competitive compensation package with benefits, and bonuses - because we believe in taking care of our team as well as our patients. Come and enjoy living in a community in the Sea to Sky very close to Whistler.
- Our high-tech clinic has state-of-the-art equipment and resources to support your professional practice, including VFT, OCT, Optomap, Topography, IPL (E>EYE), vision therapy, and specialty contact lenses.
- We have an outstanding workplace culture where we care about our team and our patients, always striving for our best and having fun along the way.
- Our staff is well-trained to help you be efficient with patient care. We have a licensed optician and a certified optometric assistant on staff full-time.
- Opportunities for continuing education and advancement, because learning never stops in the world of optometry.
- Exciting opportunities to travel with mobile eye clinics.
- Collaboration with the BCDO to bring a large selection of glasses to communities in remote BC.
- A collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued, and your growth is encouraged.
About Lillooet:
- Plenty of outdoor activities including biking, hiking, camping, and watersports on the many lakes nearby.
- 60 minutes from world-class backcountry skiing on the Duffey Lake Highway (my favourite zone).
- Many organic farms and wineries Fort Berens & Cliff and Gorge.
- Lillooet is 2 hours from Whistler!
About Pemberton:
- The best access to backcountry skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
- Mountain biking, hiking, and camping in the summer.
- Located 25 minutes north of Whistler.
How to Apply:
*Join us, where every day is a new opportunity to make a difference in someone's life!*
If you're a passionate Optometrist ready to take your career to new heights, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and send your resume and a cover letter highlighting why you'd be the perfect fit for our team to mindyblumberg@seatoskyoptometry.com.
Optometrist
Sea to Sky Optometry is hiring a full-time Optometrist for Pemberton and Lillooet. We are offering 3-4 days per week in Pemberton and 0-1 days per week in Lillooet. Our current schedule is Tuesday to Friday 9-6 and one Saturday per month. Ideally, we would have an optometrist for 3 days in Pemberton and 1 day in Lillooet per week. Ask us about how you can replace 1 day per week by working from home with our optometrists on demand technology.
Our practices are in Pemberton and Lillooet. Pemberton is 25 minutes from Whistler and Lillooet is 2 hours from Whistler.
Who we are:
We have two busy practices in Pemberton and Lillooet. We are looking for an optometrist who can join the practice. We currently offer digital eye exams with optometrists on demand, advanced dry eye treatments with IRPL, vision therapy, low vision, and specialty contact lenses. We are a passionate group with a friendly professional attitude connecting to our community to offer excellent eye care.
What we offer:
- Part of a team who will make a positive impact in the community by enhancing lives through improving vision.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and relocation bonus. Enjoy living in a community in the Sea to Sky very close to Whistler.
- High technology clinic with VFT, OCT, Optomap, Topography, IPL (E>EYE)
- Continuing education and training opportunities to continually expand your knowledge and reach your career goals.
- Workplace culture where we care about our team and our patients, always striving for our best and having fun along the way. Our staff is well trained to help you be efficient with patient care. We have a licensed optician and a certified optometric assistant on staff full time.
- Exciting opportunities to travel with mobile eye clinics. We work with the BCDO and bring a large selection of glasses to communities in remote BC. Communities are so grateful that we are making eyecare convenient for them, and we make great connections along the way.
- Work life balance in a growing community with a passion for the outdoors.
- Lillooet has plenty of outdoor activities including biking, hiking, camping, watersports on the many lakes nearby, 60 minutes from world class backcountry skiing on the Duffey Lake Highway (my personal favourite zone). There are also many organic farms and 2 wineries Fort Berens & Cliff and Gorge.
- Pemberton has the best access to backcountry skiing and snowmobiling in the Winter and mountain biking, hiking, and camping in the summer. Pemberton is located 25 minutes north of Whistler.
If you want to be a part of our team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by sending a resume to: mindyblumberg@seatoskyoptometry.com
We care about your eye care.
Our mission is to help people have their best vision to live their best lives.