About The Role What if your ear for spoken Québécois French could directly shape how AI understands and processes real-world conversations? We're looking for detail-oriented French transcriptionists in the Montreal area to produce highly accurate transcriptions of spoken audio — helping train AI systems that millions of people will rely on. This is hands-on, meaningful work that rewards precision and deep listening.

You'll tackle real audio featuring multiple speakers, crosstalk, filled pauses, background noise, and natural conversational nuance — including the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Canadian French. If you take pride in catching every word and following exacting guidelines, this role is for you. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role.

No prior AI experience needed — just native-level French, strong ears, and a commitment to quality.

Organization: Alignerr Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Listen to French-language audio recordings and produce accurate, detailed transcriptions Handle challenging audio — including overlapping speakers, crosstalk, background noise, accents, and filled pauses common in Québécois French (e.g., "euh", "tsé", "faque") Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers throughout a recording Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines with precision and consistency Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, inaudible segments,



and spoken disfluencies Maintain high accuracy and quality standards across large volumes of audio Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule Who You Are Native or near-native fluency in French — with a strong grasp of Québécois vocabulary, expressions, and speech patterns Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for nuance, tone, and subtle audio details Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to work Comfortable following and applying detailed style guides and formatting rules Able to work with imperfect audio — background noise, low quality, or overlapping speech don't throw you off Self-motivated and reliable when working independently Strong written French skills with excellent spelling and grammar Nice to Have Professional experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographer Background in subtitle creation, closed-captioning, or video annotation Experience with linguistics, phonetics, or language documentation Prior work with annotation platforms or data labeling tools Familiarity with regional Canadian French accents beyond Montreal — including Joual and other Québécois varieties Experience in translation, localization, or editorial work in French Canada Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs Fully remote and adaptable — work when and where it suits you Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work Contribute to AI development that shapes how technology understands spoken French Develop and sharpen your transcription skills on diverse, real-world audio Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

📌 French Audio Transcriptionist — Montreal (AI Training)
🏢 Alignerr
📍 Montreal