AI Evaluation Specialist (Canada)

Up to $15/hrHandshake AIRemoteMust be based in Canada and have Canadian work authorization

At a glance

You'll work remotely on short-term AI training projects to improve LLM performance, with no minimum hours; all majors are welcome. You need attention to detail and must take a brief training and one assessment before starting.

Summary written by AI from the original listing.

  • Posted Sep 21, 2026

About the role

Overview

Handshake is seeking motivated Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degree holders and/or students residing in Canada to contribute to AI research initiatives in collaboration with top AI labs. As part of this program, you’ll apply your academic knowledge to help improve the performance of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specific fields and topics. All disciplines and majors are welcome to apply.

Details

Work remotely and independently on short-term AI training projects, with no minimum commitment to hours. No specific expertise required, just attention to detail. We’ll provide a brief training, and you’ll take a single assessment before starting. Learn how frontier AI labs are training their models while getting paid. Shape the future of AI while building skills and confidence to navigate an AI-driven job market. Successful experience leads to eligibility for more projects in the future. What We're Looking For

Must be based in Canada and have Canadian work authorization Currently pursing or have completed a Bachelor's degree or higher (in-progress degrees are accepted) at an institution in the United States, Canada, Australia, or the United Kingdom Native-level English fluency and strong written communication Attention to detail and ability to accurately follow detailed written instructions Candidates who are comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment alongside leading AI research labs Critical thinkers who are eager to apply their knowledge and reasoning skills to challenge and evaluate today's most advanced AI systems

Applicant countries
Must be based in Canada and have Canadian work authorization

Must be based in Canada and have Canadian work authorization Check the original listing for the complete applicant requirements.

Work arrangement
Remote
Advertised job location
Not specified
Originally posted
2026-09-21
Last checked

How this pay compares

Other specialties: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role Up to $15/hrTypical across platforms $55/hr

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