Assistant Store Manager – Dollarama – Edmonton, AB

Dollarama is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join its team in Edmonton, AB. Known as one of Canada’s most successful and fastest-growing retail chains, Dollarama offers a structured and fast-moving retail environment where strong leadership and organizational skills truly shine. If you have a background in retail management and enjoy keeping operations running smoothly, this could be a solid next step in your career.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Store Manager to oversee day-to-day store operations, stepping in as Manager on Duty whenever needed. From managing your team and ensuring inventory accuracy to enforcing company policies and supporting recruitment, you’ll be hands-on across all aspects of the store.

About the Role: Assistant Store Manager

The Assistant Store Manager at Dollarama plays a central role in keeping the store organized, compliant, and well-staffed. You’ll support the Store Manager in directing daily retail operations, ensuring that company policies and procedures are clearly communicated and consistently followed by all team members. Inventory management is a key part of the job — counts must be completed promptly and accurately to maintain proper resupply of goods.

Beyond operations, this position involves participation in the recruitment and training of new employees, making it ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others and building a strong team culture. You’ll also ensure that merchandising standards are upheld throughout the store, contributing to a clean, organized, and customer-friendly shopping experience.

Benefits and Salary

This position starts at $16.50 per hour. Dollarama is a well-established Canadian retailer with a strong presence across the country, offering employees a stable work environment with consistent hours. The schedule will be determined based on store operational needs, including days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Store Manager at Dollarama in Edmonton, your day-to-day will span operations, people management, and merchandising. These responsibilities are essential to maintaining a well-run store that meets both company standards and customer expectations.

• Support the Store Manager in overseeing all daily retail store operations and act as Manager on Duty (MOD) in their absence
• Communicate and enforce company rules and regulations to ensure all team members understand and follow established guidelines
• Oversee inventory counts to ensure they are completed promptly and accurately, supporting proper resupply of merchandise
• Ensure merchandising standards are consistently followed throughout the store to maintain a clean and organized shopping environment
• Participate in recruitment activities, including screening and onboarding new employees
• Lead training initiatives to help new hires get up to speed with store operations and expectations
• Manage and prioritize daily tasks effectively to keep the store running efficiently across all shifts

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this Assistant Store Manager position brings solid retail experience combined with genuine leadership ability. Dollarama values candidates who are organized, adaptable, and capable of motivating a team in a high-volume retail environment.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the retail industry is required
• Team management experience — demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and support retail staff
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and use time efficiently
• Good leadership and communication skills — ability to clearly relay expectations to a diverse team
• Availability to work 40–50 hours weekly, including days, evenings, and weekends
• Physical capability — comfortable working with ladders, performing up-and-down movements, and handling heavy lifting
• Flexibility to travel within the assigned region when required
• Legal authorization to work in Canada

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Dollarama job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and saved in PDF, JPG, or DOCX format before submitting.

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