SOCAN represents the Canadian performing rights of millions of Canadian and
international music creators and publishers. SOCAN is proud to play a leading
role in supporting the long-term success of its more than 120,000 Canadian
members, as well as the Canadian music industry. SOCAN is a not-for-profit
organization that licenses over 125,000 businesses coast to coast and
distributes royalties to its members and peer organizations around the world.
SOCAN also distributes royalties to its members for the use of Canadian music
around the world in collaboration with its peer societies. socan.ca,
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Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Program Administrator REPORTS TO: SOCAN
Foundation Outreach Manager LOCATION: Montreal PAYBAND LEVEL: 4 SALARY RANGE:
$21,800-$29,500 LANGUAGE: Bilingual (French/English) STATUS: Part-time (20
hours per week) OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITY: The purpose of this position is to
manage and process all applications and inquiries to the SOCAN Foundation.
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide administrative assistance for SOCAN Foundation •
Answer inquiries and solve problems related to SOCAN Foundation applications,
including most communications with applicants and grantees • Maintain SOCAN
Foundation’s presence on social media (Facebook, Twitter), and communicate news
via those vehicles • Draft and arrange for distribution of SOCAN Foundation
media releases • Set up SOCAN Foundation committee meetings and juries • Liaise
with SOCAN Finance department regarding grant and expense payments, and
maintain payment tracking process. • Test SOCAN Foundation online application
systems at required intervals, and when implementing modifications, in order to
ensure accuracy and efficiency • Other duties as required QUALIFICATIONS: • The
ideal candidate will have a positive and enthusiastic personality with strong
customer service skills • Possess excellent written and verbal communication
skills in English and in French, as well as superior phone etiquette • Ability
to act with tact and maintain composure in stressful situations, as well as
work with numerous interruptions • Proficient in Microsoft Office [Excel + Word]
• Proficient with web-based online data management systems
Requirements:
ATTRIBUTES: • Team player • Results oriented • Adaptable •
Self-starter • Professional • Service Oriented • Detail Oriented
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the music
industry • At least 3 years relevant work experience
How to Apply:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Qualified applicants are invited to
apply in writing to Human Resources, Sara Smolej – Toronto Office, and include
a recent copy of your résumé. Please e-mail your résumé to hr@socan.ca
SELECTION: Skills may be tested and selection will be based on factors such as
past performance, previous related experience and alignment of personal skills
and attributes to those required to perform the job. Only qualified applicants
will be contacted for an interview. DEADLINE: Applications must be received in
Human Resources by noon on Monday March 30, 2015. WORKWEEK: This is a part-time
position with flexible hours.