Online Data Analyst United States

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for research and a good understanding of national and local geography? This freelance opportunity allows you to work at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home.

A Day in the Life of an Online Data Analyst:

• In this role, you will be working on a project aimed at enhancing the content and quality of digital maps that are used by millions of people worldwide
• Completing research and evaluation tasks in a web-based environment such as verifying and comparing data, and determining the relevance and accuracy of information.

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How to qualify

No previous professional experience is required to apply to this role, however, working on this project will require you to pass the basic requirements and go through a standard assessment process. This is a part-time long-term project and your work will be subject to our standard quality assurance checks during the term of this agreement.

Basic Requirements

• Full Professional Proficiency in English language
• Being a resident in United States for the last 5 consecutive years and having familiarity with current and historical business, media, sport, news, social media, and cultural affairs in United States
• Ability to follow guidelines and conduct online research using search engines, online maps, and website information
• Flexibility to work across a diverse set of task types, including maps, news, audio tasks, and relevance
• Daily access to a broadband internet connection, computer, and relevant software

Assessment

In order to be hired into the program, you’ll take an open book qualification exam that will determine your suitability for the position and complete ID verification. Our team will provide you with guidelines and learning materials before your qualification exam. You will be required to complete the exam in a specific timeframe but at your convenience.

Service Rates

Compensation is based on tasks completed and project availability. Estimated earnings may vary depending on task volume and program requirements including, quality, and productivity, in accordance with the program's quality standards and guidelines.

Independent Contractor Relationship

This opportunity is offered on an independent contractor basis. Contributors have the flexibility to choose when and how much they work, subject to project availability and quality requirements. This opportunity is not and should not be construed as creating an employment relationship with TELUS Digital.

Frequently asked questions

What is the role about?

Improving the content and quality of digital maps

What does the role involve?

The role will involve evaluating results from web searches, for their appropriateness to the search query. You will be required to provide feedback i.e. your opinion of the result displayed on a scale of appropriateness. Work will be provided to you as a list of tasks through an online work system.

Who can apply?

Equal opportunity, Active internet users, Interest in maps and geography

What tools/software is needed?

Laptop/Desktop & Smartphone, High speed internet connection

Do I require any specific software or are there any technical requirements for this role?

Candidates must have an email address in order to take the exam. The exam must be completed using Google Chrome Web Browser. You will be required to complete some tasks using a specific Smartphone (Android V4.2 or higher or iPhone running iOS version 14.0 or higher). A high speed internet connection is also required.

What is the qualification process?

You must pass an online qualification exam to be hired onto this role. Guidelines and eLearning material will be provided if deemed eligible for this role. Successful candidates must also complete an ID Verification process.

What is the volume of work?

Flexible hours for the perfect work-life balance, Part time freelance project dependant on task availability

How much and how often will I be paid?

The Online Data Analyst position is a part time, work from home, Independent Contractor role.This is a pay per task role and the monthly payment is based on successfully completed tasks. You will need to read and follow the guidelines, which is part of the paid task completion.The volume of tasks can fluctuate, and experienced analysts can increase their earnings with higher productivity. The specific rate for each task together with additional information about the individual task will be provided to you within a tool, when tasks become available if hired. A monthly invoice will be generated on your behalf and emailed to you for work completed on the program. Invoices are paid 30 business days from the last day of the billing period

What notice do I have to give if I do not want to continue with the role?

We would expect that you provide us with reasonable notice but you are not under any legal obligations to provide us with a specific notice period as you are working in an independent capacity.

What Language will I be working/rating in?

Proficient level of English and the specified language of the role you are hired for. If you are successful in the exam, you will be working in the language related to the role that you applied for. For example if you applied for the French role then you will be rating in French etc. You may also gain access to additional tasks in other areas such as English. Please note, the online exam will be in English and you should take the perspective of a user in the United States (US).

Do I need any special qualification or skills for this role?

The skill set for this role is not highly technical. You need to be familiar with browsing the internet, speak English, and the langauge of the role if specified, and have high speed/ broadband access to the internet. You also need to own a laptop/desktop and Smartphone (Android version 4.2 or higher or iPhone running iOS version 14.0 or higher). You will be required to pass an exam before you can complete any work. You will be required to become certified in some specific tasks when you join the program. This will enable you to get access to additional tasks.

Can family members also apply for the same role?

Only one member per household may apply for this role. If you successfully pass the exam your work on the program must be of an individual nature and completed in private. Sharing of material or answers is strictly prohibited either during the exam or whilst working on the program. Our Rating Quality team will be monitoring your work on a daily basis so it is important that your work is of a high quality and standard and of an individual nature. Please note you CANNOT use the same computer/IP Address as another user for this role, IP addresses are logged and recorded as we need to be able to identify work on an individual basis on the program. The use of VPNs, Proxy Servers, IP Unblockers, Hosting Services or any software that may route your Internet traffic outside of your country of residence is strictly prohibited throughout the application process, exam and when onboard this program. Intentional use of these services whilst working on the program will result in termination of your services agreement with the company and in non-payment for services provided to protect the integrity of our customer’s data.

Where should the work be completed?

Your work on this program must be of an individual nature and completed in private. You must work you must reside in the same country as the locale you were hired to support. If you are going to be out of the country please notify the team as your account might be flagged. Sharing materials or answers is strictly prohibited either during the exam or while working on the program. The use of multiple accounts and working with others in the same location or remotely are strictly prohibited to maintain the integrity of the data of our program. If you are found to be in breach of this term, it will result in the termination of your services agreement with the company and in non-payment for services provided

How will my data be protected?

Our Privacy Agreement can be viewed at the following location: https://www.telusdigital.com/privacy-policy/contributors