Get an insurance quote for auto, house, condo or tenant. Get started

How do I land projects as an independent contractor or consultant?

Ask Paul

Independent contractor editionDo you know the difference between an employment contract and independent contract opportunities? How do you find independent contract opportunities? What is the Canada Revenue Agency’s definition of an independent contractor? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of being an independent versus an employee?


OSPE’s Job Search workshops share actionable tips for reaching your career goals. Check out our upcoming sessions:

All of OSPE’s job search workshops are now FREE for members as an added value to your OSPE membership! Sound intriguing? Pick and choose from our selection of unique workshops.

Don’t forget to share your job search questions!

Whether you’re an executive or an EIT, if you’re looking for a step-up in your career, submit your questions to pd@https://ospe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/academy-banner-7.png.on.ca, and your job search topic could be covered in the next ASK Paul video. In the meantime, view other editions of our ASK Paul videos here.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Tagged categories

Comments (3)

    1. Our apologies, Steve. We recently updated our site, and the video got lost in the site migration. Sorry about that.

Leave a Comment

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

You may also like

Pride Month: Building a Profession That Listens, Includes, and Celebrates All
6 Things That Can Jeopardize Your Home Insurance
Should Engineers Be Exempt from Overtime Pay? Let’s Talk About It.

As of June 30, 2025 you will no longer be able to purchase an OSPE membership through Professional Engineers Ontario (for new memberships and renewals).

To renew your current membership, we encourage you to use our auto-renewal service to ensure continuity. You will also receive a 10% discount for doing so. 

Click to access your account.