Assistant Team Leader – Dollarama – Dartmouth, NS

Dollarama is looking for an Assistant Team Leader to join their team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Known across Canada for its wide selection of everyday essentials at low fixed prices, Dollarama operates entirely corporate-owned stores — meaning consistent standards, real career pathways, and a stable employer. This role is available in both full-time and part-time capacities, so whether you’re looking for a primary career or a flexible schedule, there’s room for you here.

As an Assistant Team Leader, you’ll work closely with the management team to keep store operations running smoothly. From stocking shelves and handling shipments to overseeing day-to-day tasks as a manager on duty, this position offers genuine leadership responsibility in a busy retail environment.

About the Role: Assistant Team Leader

In this position, you’ll support store management across a broad range of daily functions. That includes everything from cash management and opening or closing the store, to ensuring customer service standards are met and staff breaks are properly tracked. You’ll also be hands-on with product flow — boxing and unboxing shipments and making sure shelves are stocked and presented correctly.

Compliance with store safety and cleanliness standards is a key part of this role, as is participating in the training of new employees. You’ll need to be adaptable and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a high-volume setting, while maintaining a positive attitude with both customers and team members.

Benefits and Salary

Dollarama offers a competitive wage for this position ranging from $17.10 to $17.75 per hour, based on experience. Employees also receive weekly pay, paid vacation, and a Birthday Leave benefit. A retirement plan is available, and the company actively supports career growth — with all stores being corporate-owned, there are real opportunities to advance within the organization.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Team Leader at Dollarama in Dartmouth, your day-to-day will blend hands-on retail work with genuine supervisory responsibilities. From managing store flow to supporting your team, every task plays a role in delivering a consistent and positive shopping experience for customers.

• Support store management in overseeing daily operations and coordinating staff activity
• Handle daily shipments by boxing and unboxing product deliveries efficiently
• Stock shelves with daily products in compliance with Dollarama’s presentation standards
• Provide customer service and resolve any issues or concerns that arise on the floor
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards throughout the store at all times
• Perform manager on duty tasks, including tracking employee breaks and entering attendance records
• Carry out cash management and handle store opening and closing duties as required
• Participate in training new employees and supporting their onboarding process

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this role brings some prior experience in retail along with a natural ability to lead and motivate others. Dollarama values individuals who are customer-focused, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

• Retail experience: approximately one year of relevant experience in the retail industry
• Supervisory experience: approximately one year in a leadership or supervisory role
• Flexible availability: ability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as needed
• Time management: ability to efficiently organize tasks and manage competing priorities
• Communication skills: excellent interpersonal and verbal communication abilities
• Leadership and teamwork: demonstrated ability to lead by example while collaborating with colleagues
• Multitasking ability: comfortable working in a dynamic, high-volume retail setting
• Customer service orientation: a genuine commitment to positive customer interactions

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below — note that Dollarama uses the AppyHere mobile application for applications, so have it ready on your smartphone. Make sure your resume is up to date before you begin.

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