Team Leader – Dollarama – Halifax, NS

Dollarama is looking for a motivated Team Leader to join its store team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As one of Canada’s most recognizable retail chains, Dollarama operates corporately-owned stores from coast to coast, offering customers a wide range of general merchandise, consumables, and seasonal products at fixed, low price points. This full-time role puts you at the heart of daily store operations, giving you real leadership experience in a high-volume retail environment.

In this position, you’ll be responsible for guiding and supporting store associates, maintaining merchandising standards, and making sure the store runs smoothly from open to close. If you have a knack for team management, a passion for customer service, and the drive to grow within a company, this could be exactly the step you’re looking for in your retail career.

About the Role: Team Leader

As a Team Leader at Dollarama Halifax, you’ll take an active role in supervising daily operations, leading your team of store associates, and ensuring that both merchandising and customer service standards are consistently met. You’ll handle everything from cash management and store opening and closing procedures to boxing and unboxing daily shipments and keeping shelves stocked and organized.

Beyond day-to-day tasks, you’ll play a key role in employee training, performance evaluations, and maintaining a safe and clean store environment. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to stay composed in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Benefits and Salary

Dollarama offers a solid package for Team Leaders, including weekly pay, paid vacation, and Birthday Leave. Employees also have access to a Retirement Plan and genuine opportunities for career growth within the company. Salary for this position varies according to experience.

Responsibilities

The Team Leader role at Dollarama involves a wide range of duties that keep the store running efficiently and the team performing at its best. From supervising associates to managing inventory shipments and upholding visual merchandising standards, every responsibility contributes directly to the customer experience and store performance.

• Lead and supervise store associates, providing day-to-day guidance and support to keep the team aligned and productive
• Manage store merchandising, including shelf stocking and handling daily shipments (boxing and unboxing)
• Ensure customer service standards are consistently met and address customer complaints and issues promptly
• Perform manager-on-duty tasks, including overseeing daily breaks, time tracking, and attendance
• Implement and maintain visual merchandising standards in line with company strategy
• Uphold store safety and cleanliness standards and contribute to their ongoing maintenance
• Handle cash management as well as store opening and closing duties as required
• Participate in inventory processes and support accurate stock management
• Support employee training and take part in performance evaluation processes

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings at least a year of retail experience combined with proven team management skills. Dollarama values leaders who are organized, communicative, and genuinely motivated to grow within the company. Open availability is essential, as shifts span days, evenings, and weekends based on store needs.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the retail industry
• Minimum 1 year of team management experience in any retail or customer-facing setting
• Open availability for day, evening, and weekend shifts as required by store operations
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to guide and motivate a team
• Proven time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ambition to grow and progress within the company over time
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-volume retail environment while maintaining composure and professionalism

How to Apply

To apply for this Team Leader position at Dollarama Halifax, use the official application link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your retail and leadership experience before submitting.

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