About Visual Defence
Visual Defence (VDI) is a leading provider of software solutions for the transportation and infrastructure sectors. The company provides solutions which leverage cameras to generate intelligence using fixed cameras and in-vehicle cameras. The company is a leading artificial intelligence software provider and is well known for its technology, City ROVER, which automates detection of incidents in the municipal and transportation sectors. The company is rapidly growing with extensive services provided world-wide.
Our accomplishments would not be possible without our biggest asset – our people. We always look for exceptional individuals to join our growing team and help us make and deliver products that make a positive impact in people’s lives.
For more information about us, our products and services, you may view our corporate website: http://visualdefence.com
Why work with us?
VDI is a well-known, Ontario-based company in business in Richmond Hill, Ontario since 2000. We are proud to offer extensive employer paid benefits including, but not limited to health, dental, life, and vision.
It is our belief that work/life balance is imperative to be cheerful and healthy thus, we have flexible working options and paid time-off benefits.
We believe that professional development opens up new possibilities, strategies, knowledge and skills for individuals. Extensive opportunities, room for growth and advancement, company sponsored learning programs and training plans are all part of our culture. We endeavor to keep all of our employees healthy and inspired. When you thrive, we thrive!
We strive to bring our employees together! That is what life and business is all about!
VDI’s Social Committee brilliantly delivers on this and creates entertaining events that achieve this goal. We hope to see you at the next one.
Our office runs on collaboration, with an open door policy that serves to connect you to your colleagues.
We dress casually and have plenty of free on-site parking spaces.
Position
As a Data Annotator (Night Shift) at Visual Defence you will train machine-learning programs to better understand text, mimic human thought, and respond more accurately to human interaction. You will enjoy collaborating alongside and communicating with the members of the AI team to ensure that the final result is in its best form and is representative of a well-researched process.
About the role

• Review, and categorize content for applications using internal software programs.
• Establish proper classifications and apply labels to images and videos data with established procedures.
• Make content distinctions, identify patterns and build high-quality dataset to allow easier and faster user accessibility.
• Provide constructive feedback to our engineers on tooling and processes for more efficient labeling to improve data quality.
• Conduct research and analysis as needed on current and potential industries related to the areas of natural resources, inclusive of some or all of the following areas: Energy, Forests, Minerals / Metals, Earth Sciences, Green Manufacturing, Carbon & Climate Mitigation, Energy Efficiency & Green Buildings, Resource Conservation, and Environmental Protection.

Requirements

• Post-secondary Diploma in technology program or four year’s degree is preferred.
• Strong computer and application skills is an asset.
• An excellent communicator verbal and written.
• Highly motivated, energetic and result oriented.
• Must be extremely organized, proactive and detail oriented.
• Patient and comfortable with repetitive tasks.
• Self-motivated to work independently.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
• Can you reliably commute to this job's location (Richmond Hill Ontario Canada, L4B 1L5)?
• Are you comfortable with doing repetitive work?
• Are you comfortable with night shift?

Work Location: In person