English Language Expert (Canada)

What You'll Do6

• Listen to and assess multi-speaker conversations across Canadian English dialects and accents.
• Label audio and speaker metadata, including sound quality, background noise, dialect, accent, age, and speaking style.
• Review and correct automatic speech recognition transcripts using Canadian English spelling, vocabulary, and conventions.
• Mark regional expressions and language patterns, including idioms, slang, and phonological features such as Canadian raising.
• Keep annotation work accurate and consistent with project guidance on Canadian English distinctions.
• Communicate with project colleagues in writing and conversation to clarify instructions and resolve linguistic questions.

Requirements3

• Work from Canada, as the engagement is listed for Canada.
• Listen to and analyze conversational audio from multiple speakers.
• Apply project guidance when labeling audio and reviewing Canadian English transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications6

• Fluent Canadian English and familiarity with its regional varieties.
• Background in linguistics, language teaching, transcription, editing, translation, journalism, or a related field.
• Ability to distinguish Atlantic Canadian, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie, and West Coast varieties.
• Knowledge of Canadian English vocabulary, idioms, slang, and spelling, including British and American influences.
• Careful attention to detail and a good ear for subtle language differences.
• Clear written and spoken communication, with an emphasis on accuracy and collaboration.

Who Should Apply

Candidates with strong familiarity with Canadian English and its regional forms may find this project a fit. Experience in language teaching, transcription, editing, translation, journalism, linguistics, or related work is valued; audio annotation and ASR editing experience are assets, not prerequisites.

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