- Clearly define relationships with consultants or contractors, ensure they are consistent with provincial and federal law and document them in a written contract, as appropriate.
Background
Consultants and contractors can provide important skills to a land trust. Contractor relationships and deliverables should be clearly delineated; it is often helpful to define this relationship through a written contract. If a contractor is assuming many of the roles of a staff person, the land trust should clarify contractor versus employee status, and consult the appropriate federal and provincial labour and employment statutes. Contractors in certain positions can affect the credibility of the land trust’s land conservation work. These contractors should be familiar with the Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices that are relevant to their work. This is particularly true of contractors assisting with charitable giving and fundraising, financial management, land transactions, or stewardship.