Speaker Consultant: 2025-26 School Year

Rick Hansen Foundation School Program

Business Unit: Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP)

Status: Consultant

Term: 202-26 School Year

Remuneration: Speakers work on contract which covers all training and presentations.

• In Person presentation: $175 - $500 per presentation or training, depending on audience, setting, etc.
• Virtual presentation: $50 - $175 per presentation or training, depending on audience, setting, etc.

Location: The RHFSP is looking for individuals who are able to present to schools in-person within two specific regions:

• Greater Toronto Area
• Metro Vancouver Regional District- specifically Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond and Surrey.
• Remote

Background

Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a Canadian registered charity with the vision of creating a fully inclusive and accessible world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. Through our programs and partnerships, we break down barriers for people with disabilities by changing attitudes, creating accessible spaces and inspiring an inclusive society.

The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP) believes in the importance of teaching youth about equity, inclusion and empowering them to be difference makers so they can become leaders in creating an accessible, inclusive world. Our program offers:

• Educational resources that teach youth the benefits of diversity, cooperation, and consideration of others; and
• Speaker presentations to classrooms, schools, and youth groups that spark meaningful conversations about disability.

Role Purpose

• Deliver engaging and impactful presentations to youth in Grades K-12 through video conferencing technology, and in some cases in person;
• Share personal stories and experiences with youth audiences, allowing youth to learn first-hand from people with disabilities and build connections to the disability community;
• Contribute to inspiring and creating more youth accessibility leaders; and
• Share information about the Rick Hansen Foundation, RHF School Program and Rick Hansen.

Duties and Responsibilities

The RHFSP Speaker will:

1. Sign a one-year term contract from April 1– March 31 provided by RHF;
2. Attend or view an online training session with the RHFSP team;
3. Attend three online Speaker presentations as an attendee;
4. Deliver in person (as required) and online presentations;
5. Use RHFSP PowerPoint slide templates, with the Speaker’s own personal photos, and speaking notes;
6. Record the number of youth in attendance at each presentation;
7. Complete post-presentation surveys;
8. Submit post-presentation invoices to the RHFSP Program Coordinator each month;
9. Commit to learning about other perspectives of disability different than their own (mobility, vision, hearing);
10. Complete a Criminal Record Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to the first presentation (RHF will cover the cost for successful applicants); and
11. Provide any feedback about the process to the RHFSP Program Coordinator.

Eligibility Requirements

The RHFSP Speaker will:

1. Be eligible to work in Canada;
2. Identify as a person with a physical disability (mobility, visual, or hearing);
3. Be able to communicate effectively, comfortably and enthusiastically with youth;
4. Have experience with public speaking/delivering presentations. This experience is considered an asset;
5. If living in the area, be able to commute to in-person presentations within the GTA or Lower Mainland of BC;
6. Have reliable access to the internet;
7. Be proficient using videoconferencing technology such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet;
8. Be reliable and able to log on to scheduled presentations on-time;
9. Respect confidentiality; and
10. Be able to communicate effectively, oral and written, in English. French is an asset.

Time Commitment

1. The Speaker contract will expire on March 31st of each year.
2. Presentations are 30-60 minutes including Q & A depending on the age of the audience and theme.
3. Schedule will vary with no more than 5 presentations per month. Speakers will be asked if a presentation works with their schedule before it is assigned.

Accessibility & Inclusion

The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program is committed to providing accommodations for interested applicants. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at ambassador@rickhansen.com and we will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply

If you would like to share a video of your speaking experience, please:

1. Upload your video to a file-sharing site (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud) and include a link that anyone can access in your application email along with your resume and cover letter, or
2. Send your video to ambassador@rickhansen.com using https://wetransfer.com/.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.