assistant manager - retail

Dollar Tree; Barrie; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Dollar Tree Canada in Barrie, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. The part‑time role offers a starting pay of $17.85 per hour and is on site at 400 Bayfield Street.

You will assist with merchandising, payroll and scheduling, loss prevention, and ensure store standards are met while maintaining a well‑stocked floor and secure assets. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and retail management experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical duties.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and written skills required.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address questions.
• Help organize and transfer merchandise from delivery to stockroom to sales floor.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of fixtures and displays.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, and loss prevention.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom to company standards.
• Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to policies and safety guidelines and ensure staff follow procedures.
• Help Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Maintain a positive, safe, respectful environment with customers and team.

Skills

Store management experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Assistant Manager I

Job details

We’re seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service and team development. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 the 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

Skills and Experience:

• 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

The starting pay for a part‑time Assistant Store Manager is $17.85 per hour.

At Dollar Tree Canada, we value a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential and the insights and innovation that diverse teams bring.

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

Location and employment

• Location: 400 Bayfield Street, Barrie, Ontario L4M 5A1
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $17.85 to $17.85 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Part time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: CareerBeacon #3610368

Advertised until

2026-09-10