We’re Hiring!Executive Assistant to the CEOToronto, ON www.socan.com
POSITION TYPE: Full Time PAY RANGE: $71,920 - $89,990REASON FOR HIRING: Replacement WORK MODEL: HybridLANGUAGE: English, French is an asset LOCATION: Toronto, ON
WHO WE ARE
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. SOCAN supports and represents nearly 200,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and we are committed to anti-racism.
Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability. Learn more about SOCAN’s commitment to Inclusion & Anti-Racism. WHY WORK WITH US?
Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community
Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance
Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space
Advocate for and empower the creative community
Together, we’ll help music creators earn more income and make a living WHAT WE OFFER 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based)
Access to SOCAN fitness facility
Inclusive and collaborative working environment 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based)
Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
Access to SOCAN fitness facility
Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance) Defined contribution Pension Plan
Comprehensive, health and dental benefits program
Inclusive and collaborative working environment ABOUT THE ROLE
TThe Executive Assistant to the CEO provides support to SOCAN’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as well as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO)
enabling them to focus on strategic leadership, industry relationships, and organizational outcomes.
The Executive
Assistant anticipates needs, manages complexity, and acts as a high-trust extension of the CEO, ensuring priorities are clear and commitments are tracked.
WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Enablement & Proactive Support Proactively manage the CEO’s calendar, prioritize incoming emails calls and correspondence to optimize time
Anticipate deliverables, decisions, and risks
Track action items and follow up on commitments
Prepare executive and other CEO meeting agendas, briefing notes, and background materials, and coordinate meeting and stakeholder logistics
Provide similar support to the CFO and COO Strategic Relationship & Communication Support Serve as first point of contact and trusted gatekeeper
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
Support annual operations assistance funding cycle for external organizations and associations
Represent executive officers and SOCAN with professionalism and discretion
Assist with communications and special events and projects led by CEO, as needed Operational, Governance & Administrative Excellence Manage complex travel and logistics
Prepare and submit expense reports
Maintain organized records and correspondence
Maintain CISAC governance
Oversee the planning, coordination, and logistical execution of Annual General Meeting
Coordinate and oversee logistical execution of executive meetings
Support office operations and coordinate with the Manager, Workspace and
Executive Support and other Executive Assistants to ensure seamless coverage and backup support for other senior executives, as required WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS &
EXPERIENCE 5+ years supporting a CEO or senior executive
Bachelor’s degree or certification in Business Administration or related field, preferred
Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
Proactive, resourceful, anticipatory working style
Exceptional organization, calendar management and follow-up skills
Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision making
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Innovative and technology curious
Bilingual, an asset ATTRIBUTES Trusted partner mindset
Service-oriented and proactive High discretion and professionalism Robust emotional intelligence ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION
SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace workplace that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at
[email protected] and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.
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.
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you: http://www.socan.com/careers/
Thank you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to interview.
To learn more about SOCAN, go to www.socan.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique)
📌 Executive Assistant to the CEO (Toronto)
🏢 SOCAN
📍 Toronto