Assistant Store Manager – Dollarama – Toronto, ON

Dollarama is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join their team in Toronto, ON. If you have a background in retail management and enjoy leading teams in a busy, fast-moving environment, this could be a strong fit for your next career move.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Store Manager to keep daily operations running smoothly — from inventory management and merchandising to team leadership and compliance. When the Store Manager is unavailable, you step in as the Manager on Duty, making key decisions that keep the store on track.

About the Role: Assistant Store Manager

As an Assistant Store Manager at Dollarama, your primary focus is supporting store operations and helping your team deliver a consistent, well-organized retail experience. You’ll oversee inventory counts, ensure timely resupply of goods, and make certain that merchandising standards are upheld throughout the store at all times.

Beyond the operational side, this position carries real people leadership responsibilities. You’ll be involved in recruiting and training new employees, ensuring that company policies and procedures are clearly communicated and followed by all team members. A strong sense of accountability and the ability to manage competing priorities are key to success in this role.

Benefits and Salary

This Assistant Store Manager position at Dollarama offers a pay range of $19.30 to $20.30 per hour. The work schedule will be determined based on store operational needs, with availability required across days, evenings, and weekends, approximately 40–50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Store Manager plays a hands-on role in the day-to-day functioning of the store. From supervising staff to maintaining inventory accuracy and upholding merchandising standards, this position requires someone who can juggle multiple priorities while keeping the team motivated and aligned with company expectations.

• Support the Store Manager in overseeing all daily retail store operations
• Act as Manager on Duty (MOD) in the absence of the Store Manager, making operational decisions as needed
• Enforce company policies by ensuring all team members understand and follow rules and regulations
• Conduct inventory counts in a prompt and accurate manner to support proper resupply of goods
• Maintain merchandising standards by ensuring established practices are consistently followed throughout the store
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding activities for new employees
• Train team members to ensure they are equipped to perform their roles effectively
• Organize priorities efficiently across a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment

Requirements / Skills

Dollarama is looking for a candidate with proven retail and leadership experience who can step confidently into a management role. The ideal person is organized, communicates clearly, and thrives under the demands of a high-volume retail setting.

• Minimum two years’ experience in the retail industry
• Team management experience — prior supervisory or leadership roles are strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage time and competing priorities
• Solid leadership and communication skills to guide and motivate a diverse team
• Availability to work 40–50 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends
• Physical capability to work with ladders, perform up-and-down movements, and handle heavy lifting
• Flexibility to travel within the assigned region as required
• Legal authorization to work in Canada

How to Apply

To apply, use the official application link below to submit your information and attach your resume directly through Dollarama’s careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant retail and management experience before submitting.

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