In CANADA, is it common practice for group fitness instructors to be paid as independent contractors ? ADVERTISEMENT 545 viewsMay 20, 2011 0 Grace0 May 20, 2011 0 Comments 2 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Hardy15 Posted 0 Comments I’ve been paid as both an employee and as an independent contractor. In Vancouver, I’d say the norm is to be hired and paid as an independent contractor. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login