Business Outreach

**About the HPBIA**

The Hyde Park Business Improvement Association (HPBIA) represents the business community in Hyde Park, Uptown London. Our mission is to foster a thriving, vibrant, and well-connected commercial district through beautification, placemaking, business support, and advocacy. We work with partners to enhance the public realm and support the success of local businesses.

**Position Summary**

Are you someone who thrives on meeting new people? Are you confident, outgoing, and energized by conversations with local business owners? The Hyde Park Business Improvement Association (HPBIA) is looking for a personable and proactive Business Engagement & Outreach Assistant to support our summer outreach efforts. This role is ideal for a strong communicator who isn’t afraid to introduce themselves, strike up conversations, and build relationships from the ground up. Whether you’re walking into a business unannounced or following up on a lead, you’ll be the friendly face of the HPBIA—gathering feedback, updating records, and helping businesses connect with the resources we offer.

**Key Responsibilities**

Member Engagement & Outreach
- Visit local businesses to collect and verify contact details, social media handles, and business descriptions.
- Act as a positive and professional representative of the HPBIA, listening to and documenting member needs.
- Distribute information packages and materials to business members and partner organizations.
- Track and record newly opened and closed businesses, including those established within the past two years.
- Act as a liaison between businesses and the BIA office.

Database & Administrative Support
- Update the member database and contact lists.
- Maintain the online BIA Member Map with accurate and current business listings.
- Assist with organizing and maintaining digital and physical files.
- Provide general office support, including responding to inquiries and assisting with documentation.

Other Duties
- Greet visitors and provide basic information about the local business area.
- Assist with light maintenance tasks and office organization.
- Support special projects and community-focused initiatives as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in supporting others.
- Comfortable initiating conversations and approaching new people in person and over the phone
- Confident, personable, and professional when representing the organization.
- Proven ability to self-start and establish rapport quickly.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Highly organized with good time management and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with CRM systems is an asset.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Community-oriented, with familiarity or interest in the Hyde Park or broader London area.
- Post-secondary education in progress or completed in business administration, public relations, or a related field.

**Eligibility (Canada Summer Jobs Program)**
- To be eligible, applicants must:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protection has been conferred
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada

**Canada Summer Jobs Opportunity**
- Position Title: Business Outreach & Administrative Assistant
- Employer: Hyde Park Business Improvement Association (HPBIA)
- Duration: 8 weeks (July 2 - August 23, 2025)
- Hours: 30 hours/week, Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (occasional evenings/weekends required)
- Hourly Wage: $17.20
- Location: London, Ontario

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $17.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-19
Expected start date: 2025-07-02