Casual Independent Contractor | $100 per presentation hour

Parkland Retirement Residence is seeking engaging, knowledgeable public speakers and lecturers to deliver educational and interactive presentations for older adults. Additional contract opportunities may also become available at other retirement residences.

Topics of Interest

We welcome speakers from a wide range of skilled and academic backgrounds, including:

History, politics and current affairs

Science, technology and artificial intelligence

Health, wellness and healthy aging

Psychology, philosophy and sociology

Travel, culture and world geography

Music, art, literature and film

Finance, law and fraud prevention

Nature, wildlife and the environment

Other specialized or engaging educational subjects

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, accessible presentations for a senior audience

Prepare accurate, well-organized and visually appealing material

Encourage questions, discussion and audience participation

Adapt the presentation’s pace and complexity to residents’ interests and abilities

Coordinate presentation requirements with the Active Living Department

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge and recognized credentials in your area of expertise

Previous experience delivering lectures,



workshops or public presentations

Strong public-speaking and audience-engagement skills

Professional, dependable and comfortable working with older adults

Ability to provide your own presentation materials

Experience working with seniors, community groups or educational organizations is considered an asset

Contract Details

Compensation: $100 per one-hour presentation

Schedule: Casual and part-time, based on programming needs and availability

Employment type: Independent contractor

Presentations will initially take place at Parkland Retirement Residence

Successful speakers may be offered recurring engagements and contracts at additional retirement residences

How to Apply

Please submit

A brief introduction

Your résumé or professional biography

Your credentials and area of expertise A list of proposed presentation topics with short descriptions

Details of your previous public-speaking or teaching experience A video sample, website or professional profile, if available

Your general availability

We are looking for speakers who can transform their expertise into memorable, enjoyable and thought-provoking learning experiences for our residents.

📌 Guest Lecturer / Public Speaker (Toronto)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Toronto