Assistant Manager II

DOLLAR TREE STORES CANADA, INC.; Amherstburg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores Canada, Inc. is hiring a Merchandise Assistant Manager in Amherstburg, Ontario. You will work with the Store Manager to lead a dynamic team, focus on merchandising and freight processing, and ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.

This full-time role requires retail and managerial experience, strong communication, and the ability to lift 30–50 lbs. The starting wage is $19.10 per hour, with opportunities to grow as the store expands.

Qualifications

• Retail and management experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs and stand/walk frequently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Protect and secure store assets, including cash.
• Maintain store areas and stockroom to company standards.
• Process directives and store communications.
• Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and associates.

Skills

Retail management experience

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Job description

Your Role at Dollar Tree

As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you’ll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In this role, you’ll focus on merchandising and processing freight.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
• Protect and secure company assets, including store cash
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safety guidelines
• Maintain areas of the store, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards
• Process all corporate directives such as Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and any additional communications related to store activities
• 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
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Duties Assigned to the Store Manager

• Process the receipt and return of DSD merchandise
• Manage freight flow in accordance with productivity standards
• Order and stock merchandise needs, including frozen & refrigerated, in accordance with productivity standards
• Ensure that the sales floor is sales-effective
• Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales effective items
• Plan and implement monthly Sales Planners

Your Skills and Experience

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required
• Must be able to lift between 30 and 50 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required

Who We Are

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities. We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.

Salary and Employment Details

The starting pay for a full‑time Assistant Store Manager is from $19.10 per hour.

Location and Operations

Full time 400 Sandwich St South,Amherstburg,Ontario N9V 3L4 Operations 40208 Dollar Tree

Diversity and Inclusion

We support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know about any individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

Additional Company Information

As a Dollar Tree associate, you'll create a positive shopping experience and impact our communities every day, making you an essential part of our team. We put value front and center – it's what our business is built on. At Dollar Tree Canada, we aim to go above and beyond the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve. We see an exciting path forward as a company, and our people will lead the way.