Subcontract copier technician for local dealers

Copier dealers, office equipment suppliers and managed print companies, who bill their own customers and pay you per call or per hour.

Paid per job or hourly rate by the dealer, sometimes with travel time or parts handling added, so income depends on how many calls you accept.

• Copier and printer repair experience
• Working independently on site
• Reliable time keeping
• Clear job notes and reporting

• Check whether you are properly an independent contractor or likely to be treated as an employee, since rules differ by province
• Commercial general liability insurance, and ask whether the dealer requires specific cover
• Payment terms can be slow, so check them before taking on work
• Reliance on a few dealers can leave income uneven
• Check GST/HST registration once you pass the small supplier threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on the tools you need. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how many calls dealers send you.

Check whether you are properly an independent contractor or likely to be treated as an employee, since rules differ by province. Also check GST/HST registration once you pass the small supplier threshold.

Check commercial general liability insurance, and ask whether the dealer requires specific cover. Payment terms can be slow, so check them before taking on work. Relying on a few dealers can also leave income uneven.