Canadian English Linguistic Expert at Mercor
posted 11 minutes agoCanadian English Linguistic Expert | $40/hr | Remote | Part-Time
About the role
Mercor is hiring part-time Canadian English Linguistic Experts for a remote AI research project run in partnership with a leading research lab. The work focuses on evaluating how well a large language model (LLM) performs on Canadian English tasks, and on curating high-quality English linguistic data to train and improve the model's understanding and generation.
What the work involves
- Evaluating the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated English text across use cases such as translation, summarization, dialogue and grammar correction.
- Editing, refining or rewriting English content to meet linguistic and cultural standards for Canada.
- Annotating English text for grammatical, syntactic and semantic features.
- Identifying model errors and language gaps, and collaborating with AI researchers to improve LLM performance.
- Providing detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to guide ongoing model training efforts.
Who it's for
- Native or near-native fluency in Canadian English, with excellent command of grammar, syntax and stylistics.
- Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in English.
- Strong understanding of Canadian English nuances, regional variations, register and context-appropriate usage, including how it differs from American and British English.
- Interest in AI and LLM-driven language technologies (preferred but not required).
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to spot subtle errors or unnatural phrasing.
- Clear communication skills and experience working in distributed, remote teams.
Pay and schedule
This is a part-time remote role paying $40/hr.
Why join
- Contribute to AI research in partnership with a leading research lab.
- Work on high-impact projects that directly support the development of advanced AI systems.
- Get hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art AI research and development.
- Join a fast-moving project where your expertise and judgment can have a meaningful impact.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.