Assistant Store Manager – Dollarama – Oshawa, ON

Dollarama is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join their team in Oshawa, Ontario. If you have a background in retail and enjoy leading people, this role puts you right at the heart of store operations — supporting the Store Manager and stepping up as the Manager on Duty when needed.

This position is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee daily store operations, guide team members through company policies, and ensure that both inventory management and merchandising standards are consistently met. You’ll also play an active part in bringing new employees on board and getting them up to speed.

About the Role: Assistant Store Manager

As an Assistant Store Manager at Dollarama in Oshawa, you’ll work closely alongside the Store Manager to keep the store running smoothly day in and day out. Your responsibilities span from enforcing company rules and procedures to making sure shelves are properly stocked based on accurate inventory counts. When the Store Manager is away, you take the lead — making decisions, supporting staff, and keeping everything on track.

This role also involves a strong people management component. You’ll be involved in recruiting and training new team members, fostering a workplace where policies are understood and followed, and maintaining the kind of organized, fast-moving environment that Dollarama stores are known for. Strong communication and the ability to juggle competing priorities are key to thriving here.

Benefits and Salary

This full-time Assistant Store Manager position offers a pay range of $19.30 to $20.30 per hour. Dollarama is a well-established and growing Canadian retailer, and this role offers the chance to build your retail management career within a company that has a strong national presence.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the store alongside the Store Manager. From overseeing inventory accuracy to upholding merchandising standards and leading staff, your work directly impacts how well the store performs. Here’s what the position typically involves:

• Support the Store Manager in overseeing daily retail store operations and act as Manager on Duty (MOD) in their absence
• Communicate and enforce company rules and regulations, ensuring all team members understand and follow them
• Manage inventory counts in a timely and precise manner to ensure proper resupply of goods
• Ensure established merchandising practices are consistently followed throughout the store
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new employees, supporting their training and integration
• Organize time and manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced retail environment
• Lead and communicate with team members using strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Requirements / Skills

Dollarama is looking for someone with proven retail experience who can take initiative, manage a team, and keep operations running efficiently. The right candidate will be comfortable in a dynamic, high-volume environment and be ready to step into a leadership role when required.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the retail industry
• Experience in team management — guiding, supporting, and holding staff accountable
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities efficiently
• Good leadership and communication skills to direct staff and liaise with management
• Comfort with physical tasks including working with ladders, up-and-down movements, and heavy lifting
• Flexibility to work 40–50 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends
• 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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