Soil and Water Conservation Scientist

Alignerr Corp.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking an experienced Soil and Water Conservation Scientist to vet AI-generated conservation scenarios for scientific accuracy, focusing on erosion control, watershed management, and soil health.

This is a fully remote, hourly contract with 10–40 hours per week, offering flexible scheduling and the opportunity to influence AI systems used in environmental science. Candidates should have 3+ years in soil science or hydrology, strong written communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in soil science, hydrology, or conservation planning.
• Strong working knowledge of soil processes, water systems, and conservation techniques.
• Ability to critically evaluate applied environmental science reasoning and written content.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated soil and water conservation scenarios for scientific accuracy.
• Assess content covering erosion control, watershed management, soil health, and conservation practices.
• Identify flawed assumptions, outdated methods, or impractical recommendations in AI outputs.
• Provide clear, structured feedback that improves scientific rigor and real-world applicability.
• Flag gaps in reasoning or missing context that could mislead practitioners.

Skills

Soil science

Hydrology

Conservation planning

Critical evaluation

Written communication

Education

Graduate degree in Soil Science/Hydrology/Environmental Science

Tools

Conservation planning tools

Job description

Soil and Water Conservation Scientist (AI Training)

About The Role

We're looking for experienced soil and water conservation scientists to help shape the next generation of AI systems. Your scientific expertise will directly influence how AI understands and communicates sustainable land and water management — ensuring these powerful tools are grounded in real-world accuracy.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your knowledge makes a tangible impact on AI that touches environmental science, conservation planning, and natural resource management.

• 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 soil and water conservation scenarios for scientific accuracy
• Assess content covering erosion control, watershed management, soil health, and conservation practices
• Identify flawed assumptions, outdated methods, or impractical recommendations in AI outputs
• Provide clear, structured feedback that improves scientific rigor and real-world applicability
• Flag gaps in reasoning or missing context that could mislead practitioners
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in soil science, hydrology, or conservation planning
• Strong working knowledge of soil processes, water systems, and conservation techniques
• Able to critically evaluate applied environmental science reasoning and written content
• Detail-oriented with clear written communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based projects

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Experience with field assessments, conservation planning tools, or regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows

Why Join Us

• Contribute to cutting-edge AI projects with real environmental impact
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, on your own terms
• Freelance autonomy with access to meaningful, intellectually engaging work
• Collaborate with a global network of subject-matter experts
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as projects grow