Assistant Store Manager – Dollarama – Hamilton, ON
Location: Hamilton, ON | Company: Dollarama
This full-time Assistant Store Manager position at Dollarama in Hamilton, ON pays $19.30 to $20.30 per hour, with a schedule set according to store operational needs.
You’ll support the Store Manager in overseeing daily retail store operations, and step in as Manager on Duty (MOD) whenever the Store Manager is absent. The role covers staff management, merchandising, inventory, and recruitment.
About the Role: Assistant Store Manager
Much of this position centres on store compliance and operational oversight. You’ll make sure company rules and regulations are explained, understood, and followed by all team members, and that established merchandising practices are consistently applied.
Inventory management is a regular part of the job. Counts must be done promptly and accurately to support proper resupply of goods. You’ll also take part in the recruitment and training of new employees as needed.
Benefits and Salary
The hourly rate for this position is $19.30 to $20.30.
Job Details
📌 Job Type: Full-time
🏢 Company: Dollarama
📍 Location: Hamilton, ON L8E 2P2
🆔 Requisition ID: ASM:910
⏱️ Schedule: Days, evenings and weekends; 40–50 hours weekly
💰 Pay: $19.30 to $20.30 per hour
Responsibilities
The Assistant Store Manager handles a mix of people management, operational compliance, and hands-on store tasks. The duties below reflect the full scope described in the posting.
- Support the Store Manager in overseeing daily retail store operations, including achieving sales goals and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
- Act as Manager on Duty (MOD) in the absence of the Store Manager
- Communicate and enforce company rules and regulations so that all team members understand and follow them
- Oversee inventory counts in a prompt and precise manner to ensure proper resupply of goods
- Ensure merchandising practices are followed according to established company standards
- Participate in recruitment and training activities for new employees
- Manage daily operational tasks and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Requirements / Skills
The posting lists several preferred qualifications for this role. Candidates should have a background in retail and some experience leading a team. Availability for a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends, is asked of all applicants.
- Retail industry experience: minimum of two (2) years (preferred)
- Team management experience (preferred)
- Organizational skills: ability to efficiently organize time and manage priorities
- Leadership and communication skills (good level required)
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Schedule flexibility: availability to work 40–50 hours weekly, including days, evenings and weekends
- Physical ability: comfortable with ladders, up and down movements, and heavy lifting
- Travel flexibility: ability to travel within the assigned region
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
How to Apply
To apply, use the official Dollarama application link below and complete the online form. Have a copy of your resume ready in PDF, JPG, or DOCX format (maximum 8 MB) before you begin.
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
Quick Summary & What to Highlight: The Assistant Store Manager position at Dollarama in Hamilton is a full-time supervisory role covering daily store operations, compliance, and team management, with pay from $19.30 to $20.30 per hour. Candidates should lead with their retail industry experience (the posting asks for a minimum of two years) and any team management experience, tied directly to duties like training new staff and acting as Manager on Duty.
Resume & Application Tips: The posting’s own language, such as “overseeing daily retail store operations,” “inventory counts,” and “recruitment and training activities,” is worth mirroring on your resume where your experience matches. If you’ve covered a manager’s absence or led a shift, say so explicitly. The application form also asks how many years you’ve spent managing employees and being responsible for store results, so be ready to select the right range. An example like “reduced stock discrepancies by conducting weekly inventory counts” shows the kind of precision the posting describes.
Interview Preparation: Prepare a specific example of a time you handled store operations without direct manager oversight, since the MOD responsibility is central to this role. You’ll also want a concrete example of how you’ve communicated and enforced company rules and regulations with a team. The posting does not specify start date, so that’s worth asking about. You might also ask how the work schedule is structured across the week, given that the posting notes it will be determined by store operational needs.
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