Supervisor and Team Lead Jobs in Ontario

A Supervisor and Team Lead in the retail industry are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store and ensuring that all activities run smoothly and efficiently. They manage a team of retail workers and coordinate schedules, tasks, and responsibilities to ensure productivity and sales goals are met. They are responsible for training new employees, addressing customer issues, and maintaining inventory levels. Additionally, they work closely with the store manager to develop strategies to improve customer satisfaction and business performance. They may also be involved in budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing sales and revenue trends.

A successful Supervisor and Team Lead should possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. They must be able to motivate their team, handle conflicts, and make critical decisions under pressure. They should have excellent customer service skills and a deep understanding of retail operations and industry trends. While formal education may vary, many employers value previous work experience in a related role and a certification in retail management or a related field. Typical roles that a person may hold before becoming a Supervisor and Team Lead include Sales Associate, Customer Service Representative, and Assistant Store Manager.

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Sales Supervisor

  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 hours ago

Position: Sales Supervisor - Maternity Leave Contract (May – December, 2025) Facility: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Reports to: Director of Sales, Marketing & Events Job Purpose: The Sales...

Store Lead

  • Oshawa, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 4 days ago

Reports to Store Manager: As a Store Lead, you are expected to partner with your Store Manager (SM) to provide support in assisting the store team members to achieve sales performance expectations...

Floor Supervisor - Full-Time - CALVIN KLEIN

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 12 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 12 days ago

Be part of an iconic story. At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our...

Part Time Sales Supervisor, Bayshore Ottawa

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 15 days ago

You're an original. So are we. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and...

Concessions Floor Supervisor (Toronto Blue Jays)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 15 days ago

LEGENDS Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and...

Production Crew Lead

  • Guelph, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Guelph, ON
  • 15 days ago

In this position, you will be making a difference each day. We have a sincere drive toward the goal of helping make fire and water damage Like it never even happened! Some of the Responsibilities:...

Customer Service & Front End Supervisor

  • Paris, ON
  • 17 days ago
  • Paris, ON
  • 17 days ago

Objective: The Customer Service & Front End Supervisor is the leader for the customer service & front end team and the point person that coordinates dispatching activities such as order taking,...

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Vans: Floor Supervisor - Vaughan Mills

  • Vaughan, ON
  • 22 days ago
  • Vaughan, ON
  • 22 days ago

Supervisor As a passionate, fun and dedicated Floor Supervisor, you are an important part of the store leadership team, ensuring the highest level of customer engagement through sales results and...

Floor Supervisor

  • Port Carling, ON
  • 29 days ago
  • Port Carling, ON
  • 29 days ago

Aloha~ Tommy Bahama is a lifestyle company that defines relaxed, sophisticated style. From its casual-yet-upscale collections of men's and women's apparel, swimwear, footwear, accessories and home...

Retail Supervisor, Sun Life Cafe

  • Waterloo, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waterloo, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Working Title: Retail Supervisor, Sun Life Cafe, Waterloo, ON Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour Address: 227 King St S Waterloo ON N2J 1R2 New Hire Schedule: M-F...

Retail Supervisor, Part Time - GFS Limeridge

  • Hamilton, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hamilton, ON
  • 45+ days ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

Shift Leader

  • Kingston, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kingston, ON
  • 45+ days ago

Insomnia Cookies started as a big dream in a tiny university dorm room in the US city of Philadelphia, amongst a group of friends, up late, craving something sweet and delicious. With very limited...

Retail Supervisor, Product Operations - Bramalea City Centre

  • Brampton, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brampton, ON
  • 60+ days ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Timberland: Floor Supervisor - Vaughan Mill

  • Vaughan, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Vaughan, ON
  • 60+ days ago

Supervisor As a Floor Supervisor, you will lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates, ensuring a consistent Best in Class customer experience that aligns with our brand purpose and...

Supervisor and Team Lead Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Understanding Team Culture - Team Leader Supervisor Skills (Course)
Do you want to be able to change the culture of your team as a Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager? One of the biggest problems Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers face is poor team culture....
The Square Wheels Toolkit...for Supervisors & Team Leaders
The Square Wheels Toolkit and Online Training Course is a self-contained, ready-to-go solution, created specifically for busy team leaders, managers & supervisors. If you have ever struggled to...
Team Leadership: Lead Diverse Global Teams With Cultural Awareness And Effective Communication Course
Are you a manager of a global team who wants to maximise efficiency? Are you an executive who wants to expand into the global market? Or are you a professional who works within a culturally...

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Salary for Supervisor and Team Lead Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Supervisor and Team Leads in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.6%
High School or GED
29.8%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
3.9%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Supervisor and Team Leads in Ontario
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%


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