Position: Membership Recruiter & Contest Promoter

Company: Urban Buynship Inc. – Timmins, Ontario
Type: Independent Contractor – Commission Based
Priority Hiring: Indigenous candidates strongly encouraged to apply

About Urban Buynship
Urban Buynship is a locally operated service in Timmins providing convenient, members only transportation and pickup/drop off solutions. Members get access to services such as:

• Local shuttle service
• Online grocery pick up & drop
• Online LCBO/beer pick up & drop
• Fast food/restaurant take out pick up & drop
• Tobacco/vape/lottery purchase & drop
• Missed garbage collection – dump runs
• Vehicle battery boost

Urban Buynship operates on a members only model, with:
• $100 annual membership fee, and
• $80 monthly service fee
Your role is to grow this membership base and promote contests that keep our community engaged.

Role Overview
The Membership Recruiter & Contest Promoter is responsible for driving Urban Buynship’s growth by:

• Selling annual memberships and monthly service plans to residents in Timmins and surrounding communities.
• Promoting periodic contests and special promotions to attract new members and reward existing ones.
• Representing Urban Buynship in a professional, community‑oriented way, with an emphasis on building trust and long‑term relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, community‑minded person who enjoys sales, outreach, and talking to people.

Key Responsibilities

Membership Recruitment

• Actively promote Urban Buynship memberships in the community (in‑person, phone, social media, events, door‑to‑door where appropriate).
• Clearly explain the benefits of the $100 annual membership and $80 monthly service fee packages.
• Generate leads, follow up with interested residents, and close membership sales.
• Maintain accurate records of member sign‑ups, contact information, and referral sources.

Contest & Promotion Activities

• Help design and promote contests (e.g., membership drives, referral contests, seasonal giveaways, and customer appreciation door prizes) to increase sign‑ups and membership engagement.
• Distribute promotional materials and explain contest rules and prizes to potential and existing members.
• Collect contest entries, ensure rules are followed, and assist with winner selection and basic reporting.

Community & Brand Representation

• Represent Urban Buynship at community events, Indigenous community gatherings, markets, and local hotspots as needed.
• Answer questions about services, routes, hours, and membership requirements in a friendly, informed way.
• Provide feedback from the community to management on what promotions, services, or routes people are asking for.

Reporting

• Provide regular updates on membership numbers, leads, and contest results.
• Track your own activity (location, hours worked, number of people approached, etc.) to help refine sales strategies.

Qualifications

Required

• Valid Ontario G Class Driver’s License in good standing.
• Proven sales experience (retail, door‑to‑door, telemarketing, fundraising, or similar).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable approaching and speaking with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within Timmins and nearby communities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends for events and peak times.

Assets

• Knowledge of Timmins and surrounding communities, including Indigenous communities.
• Experience with community outreach, canvassing, or event promotion.
• Basic social media skills for promoting memberships and contests online.
• Ability to explain services clearly to elders, newcomers, and people with different levels of English literacy.

Employment Equity

• Indigenous candidates (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) will be given first priority in the hiring process, in line with Urban Buynship’s commitment to supporting Indigenous employment and community partnerships.

Compensation

• Commission‑based pay tied directly to performance.
  • Commission on each annual membership sold.
  • Commission on each monthly service fee sign‑up/activation.
• Performance bonuses may be available during special contests or membership drives.
• No base salary; this role is best suited to highly motivated individuals who enjoy commission sales and uncapped earning potential.

(Specific commission rates and bonus structures will be discussed during the interview process.)

Work Environment

• Field‑based role throughout Timmins and nearby communities.
• Combination of door‑to‑door outreach, presence at community events, and online/phone outreach.
• Support from Urban Buynship management for training, promotional materials, and contest planning.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume,
• A brief cover letter outlining your sales experience and connection to the Timmins/Indigenous community (if applicable), and
• A copy or summary of your Ontario G Class license status,

to: inbox@buynship.ca, Christopher Hunter
Subject line: Membership Recruiter & Contest Promoter – Urban Buynship