Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

Alignerr; Toronto; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Global collaboration

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking economists with public policy experience to shape how AI analyzes economic reasoning. This remote, hourly contract offers flexible scheduling for 10–40 hours per week.

You will review AI-generated policy content, assess welfare, regulation, and market-design topics, and provide structured feedback to improve analytical depth. Independent work is expected and appreciated.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public policy, applied economics, or a related field.
• Strong command of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoffs.
• Able to critically assess written economic arguments and provide clear feedback.
• Detail-oriented and reliable when working independently on deadline-driven tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy and applied economics content for accuracy and rigor.
• Assess economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare programs, fiscal policy, and market design.
• Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve clarity, analytical depth, and real-world relevance.
• Validate AI-generated policy scenarios, conclusions, and tradeoff analyses using your professional expertise.
• Work independently and asynchronously on a schedule that fits your life.

Skills

Public policy

Applied economics

Critical analysis

Detail-oriented

Education

Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or related discipline

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for economists with public policy experience to help shape how AI understands and communicates economic reasoning. Your expertise will directly influence how the next generation of AI models analyzes regulation, welfare policy, and applied economics — making a real-world impact from wherever you work.

• Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
• Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You’ll Do

• Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy and applied economics content for accuracy and rigor
• Assess economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare programs, fiscal policy, and market design
• Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve clarity, analytical depth, and real-world relevance
• Validate AI-generated policy scenarios, conclusions, and tradeoff analyses using your professional expertise
• Work independently and asynchronously on a schedule that fits your life

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public policy, applied economics, or a related field
• Strong command of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoffs
• Able to critically assess written economic arguments and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Detail-oriented and reliable when working independently on deadline-driven tasks

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline
• Background in government, think tanks, policy research, or academiaFamiliarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI understands economics and public policy
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension