Canadian English Speech & Accent Evaluator

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling. We connect people with projects that teach AI systems how to understand and produce language, speech, images, and more.

This role is part of a fast-growing area of work where people help shape how AI speaks and understands natural language — flexible, remote, and accessible to contributors with attention to detail and language experience.

About AI training work

AI training (also called data labeling or annotation) is the human side of building AI systems. Contributors record and evaluate examples that models learn from — here, you will help improve spoken-language capabilities by assessing audio and providing clear feedback.

Work is typically remote and flexible; many projects allow you to choose hours and workload, making this work a good fit for part-time schedules.

The role

We are seeking Canadian-based evaluators to assess AI-generated Canadian English speech. You will interact with a model using Canadian English, provide audio prompts, listen to spoken responses, and rate accent, fluency, and pronunciation.

This is an entry-level, contract, part-time role (less than 20 hours per week). Candidates must be currently located in Canada and have at least 2 years of daily use of Canadian English in personal or professional settings.

What you'll do

Act as an AI interviewer and evaluator: prompt the model in Canadian English, listen to its spoken outputs, and assign evaluation ratings.

Identify accent mismatches, pronunciation errors, unnatural prosody or fluency issues, and provide concise, structured feedback that developers can use to iterate on the model.

• Record or submit audio prompts and evaluate model responses using the project's labeling interface ().
• Rate each audio response on accent, fluency, and pronunciation using supplied evaluation scales (EVALUATION_RATING).
• Provide written, actionable feedback describing specific audio issues and suggested improvements.
• Support iterative cycles: test revised model outputs until performance reaches the target quality.

Requirements

You must be based in Canada to ensure familiarity with local pronunciation, accent variations, and linguistic nuances.

At least 2 years of experience using Canadian English in daily communication (personal or professional) is required. A background in linguistics, phonetics, speech analysis, or language teaching is a plus but not required.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to provide clear, structured feedback on speech patterns.
• Comfort working independently as a contractor and following a professional yet conversational interview tone.
• Entry-level applicants welcome; must meet the location and language-use requirements.

Evaluation criteria & interview format

The project evaluates candidates on linguistic accuracy, ability to identify accent and fluency issues in AI audio, an iterative improvement mindset, and communication clarity.

As an AI interviewer you'll be expected to follow a structured conversational flow: introduce the process, assess linguistic proficiency, run iterative improvement tasks, and close with final questions.

• Introduction: greet the model or candidate, explain the assessment and encourage detailed responses.
• Linguistic assessment: describe experience with Canadian English and note common phonetic or accent-specific features.
• Iterative task: continue generating or evaluating responses across iterations until achieving target ratings; explain what you'd change each step.
• Closing: ask if there are questions, thank participants, and explain next steps.

Pay, schedule, and logistics

Compensation: $25 USD per hour, paid on a per-hour basis (PAY_PER_HOUR). This is a contract, part-time position with expected time commitment under 20 hours per week.

You will work with audio data (AUDIO) and use evaluation rating labels (EVALUATION_RATING). The project uses a third-party labeling interface (OTHER).

• Employment type: Contractor, Part-time.
• Time commitment: Less than 20 hours/week.
• Location requirement: Must be based in Canada.

How to apply

When you apply, highlight your daily use of Canadian English and any relevant experience with speech, linguistics, or language teaching. Provide examples or brief notes on how you would evaluate Canadian English pronunciation and common accent features.

If selected, you'll receive instructions and training on the project's labeling interface and evaluation rubrics before beginning work.

• Be prepared to demonstrate familiarity with Canadian English phonetics and provide clear, structured feedback examples.
• Applicants will undergo a short evaluation to confirm rating consistency and adherence to the interview tone and format.