Assistant Store Manager

Dollarama; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollarama in St. John’s, NL is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to join its leadership team. You will support daily operations, supervise staff, and act as Manager on Duty when the Store Manager is away. The role requires a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends, with strong communication and team leadership skills.

The position is full-time, offering meaningful responsibilities in a busy retail environment at one of Canada's recognized chains.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in retail is preferred.
• Team management experience is an asset and helpful.
• Strong organizational skills to manage priorities in a fast-paced store.
• Good leadership and communication abilities to set expectations.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts including days, evenings and weekends.
• Physical capability to perform routine store tasks and duties.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in overseeing daily retail operations and ensure standards.
• Act as Manager on Duty in the Store Manager's absence and take full responsibility.
• Communicate and enforce company rules to all team members.
• Oversee inventory counts and assist with stock replenishment.
• Ensure merchandising practices follow company guidelines across the store.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
• Manage team performance and prioritize daily tasks efficiently.

Skills

Strong communication

Team management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Shift flexibility

Legal work status Canada

Job description

Dollarama is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join its team in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. This is a full-time leadership role at one of Canada's most recognized retail chains, offering the chance to take on meaningful management responsibilities in a busy, customer-facing environment.

In this position, you'll work closely with the Store Manager to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly - from managing staff and overseeing inventory counts to ensuring merchandising standards are consistently met. When the Store Manager is away, you'll step up as the Manager on Duty (MOD), taking full ownership of store operations.

About the Role: Assistant Store Manager

The Assistant Store Manager plays a central part in the success of the store. You'll help supervise a team, enforce company policies, and make sure that all operational tasks - from inventory management to staff training - are carried out accurately and on time. Your ability to communicate expectations clearly and lead by example will be key to maintaining a well-run location.

This role also involves participating in recruitment and onboarding of new employees, ensuring that Dollarama's standards are upheld from day one. You'll need to be comfortable working a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends, based on the store's operational needs.

Benefits and Salary

This full-time Assistant Store Manager position offers a pay rate of $19.33 to $20.46 per hour. As part of the Dollarama team, you'll be joining a well-established and growing Canadian company with consistent operations across the country.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Dollarama

Location: St. John's, NL A1B 2C8

Requisition ID: ASM:539

Pay: $19.33 to $20.46 per hour

Schedule: Days, evenings, and weekends; 40-50 hours weekly

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Store Manager at Dollarama, your day-to-day will span people management, operational oversight, and compliance. These responsibilities are essential to keeping the store running efficiently and ensuring both staff and customers have a positive experience.

• Support the Store Manager in overseeing all daily retail store operations and ensuring consistent execution of company standards
• Act as Manager on Duty (MOD) in the Store Manager's absence, taking full responsibility for store operations during those periods
• Communicate and enforce company rules and regulations to all team members, ensuring they are clearly understood and consistently followed
• Oversee inventory counts in a prompt and accurate manner to facilitate proper resupply of goods and minimize stock discrepancies
• Ensure merchandising practices are carried out according to established company guidelines throughout the store
• Participate in recruitment and training activities for new employees, helping to build a capable and reliable team
• Manage team performance and priorities, organizing daily tasks efficiently to meet store operational needs

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a solid background in retail and a genuine interest in leading a team. Dollarama values strong communicators who can manage competing priorities in a high-traffic environment while keeping a cool head.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the retail industry is preferred
• Team management experience is an asset, with the ability to guide and motivate staff effectively
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities efficiently in a fast-paced setting
• Good leadership and communication skills, with the ability to explain expectations clearly to team members
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, totalling 40-50 hours per week
• Physical capability to work with ladders, perform up-and-down movements, and handle heavy lifting as required
• Legal authorization to work in Canada