Assistant Store Manager - Peoples Jewellers - Timmins Square

About the Company

Peoples Jewellers is built around a people-first culture and is known as Canada’s largest fine jewellery retailer, operating more than 90 stores from the Maritimes to British Columbia. It is part of Signet Jewelers, a mission-led organization that says love inspires love and is certified as a Great Place to Work.

Role Summary

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in driving daily performance across both individual and team goals, helping the store meet sales and profit expectations while creating a strong customer experience. This role also contributes to team development through coaching, training, evaluation, and support in hiring and selection. In addition, the position involves upholding company policies and handling operational and strategic responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support store leadership in keeping day-to-day results aligned with sales and profit targets.
• Help create an environment centered on customer satisfaction.
• Build team capability by coaching, training, and assessing product knowledge and performance.
• Assist with recruitment and selection of team members.
• Ensure company standards, policies, and procedures are consistently followed.
• Handle additional operational and strategic duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of retail experience, ideally in jewellery or another specialty retail setting.
• Comfort using POS systems, scanners, and basic computer software and hardware.
• Ability to understand and act on written, verbal, visual, and schedule-based instructions.
• Availability to work daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Commitment to strong service standards and continuous learning.

Training and Growth

The company emphasizes internal advancement and offers training in sales methods, product knowledge, and leadership development. Learning paths may include associate training, management training, district manager preparation, and other career development programs.

Total Rewards

• Hourly base pay of $20.00 to $23.50, plus sales commission; final compensation depends on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for full-time team members.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays for full-time team members.
• Tuition reimbursement and DCA courses based on the role.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Incentive trips and contests.

Additional Information

The employer values integrity, diversity, teamwork, and promotion from within. It is an equal opportunity employer and reviews all applicants carefully, contacting only those selected for further consideration. Internal candidates are expected to complete and update their Professional Profile in Workday, including job history, education, skills, internal projects, military service, and tenure details.

Application Note

There are additional opportunities available on the company’s careers pages.