Distribution Royalty Allocation Administrator
Location: Toronto, ON

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Hiring Range: $52,080 - $65,100

Payband Level: 103

Reason for Hiring: Replacement

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: English, French is an asset

About Our Organization
SOCAN is a not‑for‑profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. We support and represent nearly 200,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy.

What We Offer

35‑hour workweek schedule with flexible options (including a 4‑day work week, position based)

Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)

Access to the SOCAN fitness facility

Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on personal and company performance)

Defined contribution Pension Plan

Comprehensive health and dental benefits program

Inclusive and team-oriented working environment

About The Role
The Distribution Royalty Allocation Administrator is responsible for analyzing the allocation of foreign royalties to members and making any necessary corrections to ensure accurate payment. The role includes managing held funds, reconciling financials, identifying process improvements, and representing SOCAN in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the held funds process

Oversee royalties owing related to foreign debit/credit pending

Research, document, reconcile financials and prepare adjustment paperwork to rectify distribution errors

Determine priority for resolving outstanding issues and backlog





Verify flagging anomaly results and update or correct incorrect usage matches or no matches

Perform corrections including updates to record types, share splits, and allocation of income to members for payment

Handle membership returns corrections and other requests from membership to maximize foreign income and accuracy of payment

Maintain the Watch‑For List and ensure associated items have been reviewed and corrections completed

Track incoming foreign payments and performance data, including reconciliation of debits, credits, foreign domestic returns and Pay Directs

Actively monitor timelines for receipt of files and payments for all Foreign Society Distributions quarterly to avoid delays and meet SLAs based on tiers 1, 2 and 3

Reconcile invoices to foreign society distributions and files

Retrieve daily foreign distribution files from foreign PROs via SOCAN’s FTP site or foreign FTP sites

Identify and document possible improvements to business procedures and related processes associated with royalties owing activities

Establish and update policies and procedures related to processing of the relevant accounts and ensure adherence by distribution staff

Regularly communicate and liaise with foreign societies and internal stakeholders such as finance to ensure processes and activities run smoothly and meet timelines





Update repertoire/agreements as required

Act as subject‑matter expert in returned royalties activities (including CISAC‑related initiatives)

Provide guidance on handling foreign suspense processes

Manage activities related to Canadian members conflict, reversionary rights/litigation/foreign domestic returns

Other duties as required

Qualifications & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Excellent communication, financial and research skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel)

Knowledge of existing SOCAN workflow and repertoire, copyright, share splits is an asset

Strong time‑management skills, detail oriented, self‑starter, results‑oriented, thorough, efficient and proactive

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

Accessibility & Accommodation
SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please contact [email protected]. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.

Equal Employment Opportunity
SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital or family status or other protected characteristics. If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed above, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company.

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📌 Distribution Royalty Allocation Administrator (Royalty Operations) (Ontario)
🏢 SOCAN
📍 Ontario