Temp Distribution Administrator (Agreements)

SOCAN; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to SOCAN fitness facility

Flexible work options including a 4-day work week

Inclusive working environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

SOCAN is seeking a Distribution Administrator to support its Royalty Operations and Services teams in Toronto. The role involves managing the SOCAN catalog, resolving claims, and ensuring accurate royalty distributions.

Applicants should have strong research and analytical skills, fluency in English and ideally French, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a hybrid work model and a salary of $45,000–$50,000.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French is a strong asset.
• Music-industry knowledge is an asset.
• Excellent research skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage SOCAN catalog of musical works and audio-visual cue sheets.
• Resolve conflicting claims by coordinating with Membership.
• Review and update agreements that direct royalty collection.
• Match music-usage reports to the SOCAN catalog.

Skills

Computer literacy

Fluency in English

Strong analytical problem-solving abilities

Detail-oriented

Strong time-management skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Socan is a not‑for‑profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned through licensing, global royalty collection, and advocacy. We represent nearly 200,000 songwriters, composers, and publishers.

Distribution Administrator

Location: Toronto, ON / Montreal, QC. Contract: Full‑Time. Compensation: $45,000–$50,000. Work model: Hybrid.

About the Role

The Distribution Administrator supports the Royalty Operations and Services teams by conducting research, data entry, and validation activities to ensure accurate royalty distributions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage SOCAN catalog of musical works and audio‑visual cue sheets, including adding and updating entries.
• Research musical works or cue sheets and associated shareholders.
• Resolve conflicting claims by coordinating with Membership.
• Review and update agreements that direct royalty collection.
• Merge duplicate works into a single payable entry.
• Match music‑usage reports from radio, TV, and streaming services to the SOCAN catalog.
• Review potential match results and research to confirm validity.
• Execute matches based on Unidentified Performances List for member review online.
• Resolve member queries and activities (domestic & international).
• Research queries regarding catalog changes, agreements, and missing royalties.
• Provide updates to Membership on investigations.
• Pursue member‑claimed music use with foreign societies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office Suite with Excel.
• Fluency in English; French language skills are a strong asset.
• Music‑industry knowledge is an asset.
• Excellent research skills.
• Strong time‑management skills to meet deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented and thorough.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong aptitude for numbers.
• Self‑starter, results‑oriented, efficient and proactive.

Benefits

• 35‑hour workweek with flexible options including a 4‑day work week (position based).
• Access to SOCAN fitness facility.
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Workplace flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly changing creative space.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Accessibility & Accommodations

SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for accommodations.