Data Analyst Map Evaluator - Flexible Part-Time Role in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a part-time, contract-style gig role rather than a traditional full-time career position. It is best viewed as supplemental income or a stepping stone, not a long-term career track. Work is capped at 20 hours/week, and the independent nature of the work means no team collaboration or mentorship structures.
Skills developed:
- Geospatial data validation and map data quality assessment
- Attention to detail in data accuracy tasks
- Familiarity with digital mapping platforms and search tools
- Independent research and structured task execution
These skills have moderate market value. Geospatial data and mapping QA is a niche but growing field, with demand from companies like Google, Apple, HERE, and TomTom. However, this role does not provide advancement pathways, management experience, or technical skills like GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS).
Compensation concern: No salary figure is listed — a yellow flag for any serious job seeker. Comparable crowd-sourced evaluation roles (e.g., Appen, Lionbridge) typically pay CAD $15–$20/hour with no benefits.
Green flags: Highly flexible schedule, low barrier to entry, good for students or those re-entering the workforce.
Red flags: No career progression, no benefits, task availability is variable ("up to 20 hours" implies it may be less), and compensation is undisclosed. Best treated as a side income source, not a primary career move.
For thousands of years, maps have provided humans with the knowledge they need to make decisions. As a Maps Evaluator, you will have the opportunity to provide ground truth for your town, city or country.
At Peroptyx, we are looking for Data Analysts who will review mapping data for digital mapping applications. Your research capabilities will validate and ensure that the navigation of certain routes are accurate and safe.
As part of this role you will verify that business names and opening hours are correct. You will check that the distance from a starting point to an end destination is listed accurately, resulting in better user experiences.
With this job you can plan your days around this highly flexible working schedule, work weekends or late evenings, all from the comfort of your own office. The flexibility of our roles minimizes the impact on your daily routine.
So, whether you are a student looking to earn as you learn, a retiree looking for a new challenge, a part-time/full time professional or a work from home parent, Peroptyx has the right role for you!
Benefits
- Work up to 20 hours per week.
- Earn a competitive rate of pay.
- Develop your research skills.
- Avoid the long commute.
- Work from the comfort of your home office.
- Enjoy the flexibility of setting your own working hours!
Ideal Candidate
- Fluent in English
- Excellent research skills.
- Excellent local knowledge of your home country.
- Good understanding and general knowledge of the geography and culture of Canada.
- Analytical mindset.
Job Requirements
- Must be living in Canada for a minimum of 5 consecutive years.
- Must pass an online open-book exam that can verify your full understanding of the material and concepts.
- Must be willing to work a minimum of 10 hours and up to 20 hours per week depending on task availability.
- Good working knowledge of search engines, map applications and familiarity with social media platforms.
- Strong ability to learn, understand and apply multiple sets of different instructions.
- All work must be of an independent nature.
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