assistant manager - retail

Dollar Tree; Smiths Falls; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Dollar Tree Canada is seeking an Assistant Store Manager (part-time) in Smiths Falls, ON to support store operations, customer service, and team development. The role involves merchandising, staffing, cash handling, and ensuring compliance with company policies on site.

The position emphasizes supervising staff, maintaining a safe, clean store, and delivering strong customer experiences while meeting daily operational goals. Part-time hours and local scheduling apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work in a high-energy, team environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store operations and day-to-day activities.
• Provide helpful customer service and resolve questions.
• Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery to floor.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Help supervise and develop store associates.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety.
• Process directives and maintain loss prevention.
• Maintain stockroom and sales floor to company standards.
• Protect store assets, including cash.

Skills

Store management experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Team development

Problem solving

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register

Payroll scheduling software

Job description

Assistant Manager - Retail

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Assistant Manager I

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Employer details Dollar Tree

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.

Part time 60 Lombard St, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 5K2 Operations 40274 Dollar Tree

• Location Smiths Falls , ON
• 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 #3638933

Advertised until

2026-09-16