Assistant Manager I

DOLLAR TREE STORES CANADA, INC.; Saint John; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

DOLLAR TREE STORES CANADA, INC. is looking for an Assistant Store Manager in Saint John, New Brunswick. This part-time role involves assisting with day-to-day store operations, enhancing customer service, and supporting team development.

Ideal candidates will have store management experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing store functions, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining an organized stockroom.

Candidates must be physically fit, capable of lifting heavy items, and able to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and meet physical demands of frequent walking and standing.
• Experience in a high-energy, team environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Help customers in a positive and approachable manner.
• Manage store cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Store management experience

Strong communication skills

Exceptional customer service

Problem solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join the Dollar Tree team to help with store operations, customer service, and team development.

Duties

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address any questions or concerns they may have
• Help organize and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor as needed and ensure seasonal areas of the store are maintained
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
• Process all corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests and any additional communications related to store activities
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of store‑front fixtures and displays
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss prevention
• Maintain areas of the store, including a well‑stocked sales floor and organized stockroom, to company standards
• Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash
• Adhere to policies and procedures including safety guidelines and ensure all store associates follow company policies and procedures
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc.) is required
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required
• Ability to work in a high‑energy, team environment is required
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills are required
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills are required

Location

Part‑time position at 90 Consumers Dr, Saint John, New Brunswick E2J 4Z3 (Operations 40323).