Independent Contractor Agreement for Consultant | Canada

Reduce your employer contributions by hiring workers as contractors instead of employees with this Independent Contractor Agreement for Canadian businesses.

• The independent contractor is responsible for remitting their own payroll deductions and taxes and for filing their own GST returns (if applicable).
• The contractor is not eligible for the company's employee medical benefits, pension fund or other incentive plans.
• The contractor agrees not to disclose or use any of the company's confidential information disclosed to the contractor during the term of the contract.
• This engagement contract template can be used in most Canadian provinces and territories except for Quebec.
• You can cut costs and increase your monthly cash flow by retaining staff on a contractor basis. Buy and download the Independent Contractor Agreement for Canada today.

Retain an independent contractor for specific projects with this Contractor Services Agreement.

• Compensation. The contractor will be paid an hourly rate and will be reimbursed for pre-approved expenses.
• Contract Not Exclusive. The agreement is not an exclusive contract and the contractor is not required to devote all of his/her time and efforts to the company's projects.
• Confidentiality. The document includes a confidentiality agreement  and a non-competition covenant.
• Scope of Law. This is a generic legal form which does not specifically reference the laws of any country or jurisdiction.
• How to Get a Copy. You can download the Contractor Services Agreement in MS Word format immediately after you purchase it.

Any company in Canada that hires outside consultants should download this Consulting Services and Confidentiality Agreement.

• This is a two part contract. The Consulting Services Contract covers the terms and conditions governing the consultant's retainer. The Confidentiality Agreement is written to protect your sensitive business information from disclosure by the consultant.
• The consultant is being retained as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the company.
• The consultant's duties include numerous financial and managerial functions such as preparing budget plans and budgets, preparing financial statements, developing company policies, overseeing investor relations and sourcing opportunities for acquisitions.
• The template is fully customizable and can be used anywhere in Canada except Quebec.
• You can download your copy of the Canada Consulting Services and Confidentiality Contract immediately after purchasing it.

Make sure all outside consultants sign this Nondisclosure and Non-competition Agreement before they gain access to your company's data.

Why You Need a Nondisclosure and Non-Competition Agreement

Keeping your business data confidential is vital to your company's continued success. Protect your sensitive and proprietary information by having all third party consultants sign this contract before they begin work. 

This template also includes non-competition provisions to prevent the consultant from competing with your business.

Main Provisions of the Agreement

The consultant agrees not to disclose or use any of the company's confidential information or trade secrets he/she has become privy to while providing consulting services. The consultant has no proprietary rights in any of the company's confidential information and intellectual property.

The consultant promises not to compete with the business of the company during the term of the consulting contract, and for a specified period of time afterwards.

Format and Scope of Use

The Consultant Nondisclosure and Non-Competition Agreement is a downloadable MS Word document template that is fully editable and can be reused as often as necessary, making it both flexible and cost-effective for your business.

This is a generic legal form that does not contain specific references to the laws of any country or jurisdiction. It can be used almost anywhere.