Assistant Team Leader – Dollarama, Halifax, NS
Location: Halifax, NS | Company: Dollarama
Dollarama is hiring an Assistant Team Leader for its store at 5201 Duke Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This position supports the management team with daily retail operations, employee safety, task coordination and established store opening and closing procedures.
The opportunity may suit candidates with previous retail experience who are ready to take on additional responsibility while remaining actively involved in practical store duties. The Assistant Team Leader may also act as Manager on Duty when the regular management team is unavailable.
Supporting Store Leadership
The Assistant Team Leader works with Dollarama’s management team to help oversee daily operations at the Halifax location. The position involves monitoring assigned duties, supporting store associates and helping ensure operational procedures are completed correctly.
When members of the management team are absent, the Assistant Team Leader acts as Manager on Duty. During these periods, the employee helps coordinate store priorities, confirms that opening or closing procedures are followed and ensures employees complete their work safely.
Key Areas of Responsibility
This position combines hands-on retail work with leadership support and responsibility for maintaining consistent daily store operations.
Management Support
Assist the management team with organizing operational priorities and overseeing activities throughout scheduled shifts.
Manager on Duty
Help supervise the location when members of the regular management team are unavailable.
Task Coordination
Monitor assigned duties and help ensure employees complete important store responsibilities accurately and on time.
Opening and Closing
Follow and oversee established procedures used to prepare the store for opening or secure it at closing.
Employee Safety
Help employees follow safe working practices while completing merchandising, stocking and general retail duties.
Operational Standards
Support organized merchandise presentation, customer service and consistent procedures across the sales floor.
Preferred Experience and Availability
Dollarama prefers applicants with approximately one year of relevant experience in the retail industry. This background can help candidates understand customer service expectations, merchandise flow, store routines and the importance of completing operational duties efficiently.
The schedule will be established according to the operational needs of the Duke Street store. Candidates should be able to organize their time, manage competing priorities and remain productive in an active retail environment.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
The official posting emphasizes leadership, organization, teamwork and the ability to work effectively in a busy store environment.
The ability to provide direction and support helps employees understand priorities and complete assigned duties safely.
Organizing available time efficiently is important when several operational responsibilities must be completed during one shift.
Candidates should be able to identify urgent store needs and adjust their attention as conditions change.
Working cooperatively with managers and store associates supports a productive and respectful workplace.
Comfort with changing duties and customer traffic can help candidates perform effectively in discount retail operations.
Working at the Halifax Location
This opportunity is based at Dollarama’s 5201 Duke Street store in Halifax. The location offers everyday consumer products, general merchandise and seasonal items in a convenient value retail environment.
The Assistant Team Leader remains directly involved in daily operations while also supporting employees and store management. Candidates can expect a team-based workplace that requires sound organization, dependable judgement and consistent attention to workplace safety.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the Assistant Team Leader position can apply through Dollarama’s official careers page for the 5201 Duke Street location in Halifax.
Applicants should review the official requirements carefully and ensure their application clearly reflects relevant retail experience, leadership ability, organizational skills and availability.