Identification Administrator

Posted Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Music. People. Connected

POSITION TITLE: Temp. Identification Administrator
REPORTS TO: Manager, Royalty Operations
DEPARTMENT: Royalty Operations
LOCATION: Toronto
LANGUAGE: English, French is an asset
HIRING RANGE: $44,320 - $55,400
REASON FOR HIRING: Replacement
CONTRACT END DATE June 26, 2026

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

The Identification Administrator is responsible for verifying, research, identification and matching activities of usage data from various Foreign Societies using SOCAN’s systems. They are responsible for ensuring accuracy of matched data and thorough research to identify our members repertoire using SOCAN’s systems in order to maximize royalties and accuracy of payment to our members in a timely manner.

• Verification of data received for completeness and accuracy
• Research member repertoire for songs/cues on SOCAN’s internal databases
• Identify and link unmatched usage/performances to songs/cues registered in SOCAN’s internal databases
• Review and verification of matched usage/performances for accuracy of payment and make necessary corrections of any incorrect matched usage
• Review and make necessary corrections of matched usage with pending status to help improve learned match and accuracy of payment for future distributions
• Liaising with Queries team, as required, to resolve complex queries from members and/or foreign societies
• Proactively advise Team Lead of any potential efficiency and process improvements
• Other duties, as required

• High School Diploma/equivalent or work‑related experience
• Knowledge or experience in the Music Industry or Performing Rights is an asset
• Knowledge of copyright or writer/publisher song splits
• Computer literacy required:
  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite,
• Excel/Word
• Excellent organizational and research skills
• Fluent in both English and French an asset

• Problem solving and decision making
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to creating a strong team dynamic
• Ability to work independently and set priorities to meet deadlines
• Accuracy and detail oriented
• Analytical
• Results oriented
• Thorough
• Proactive
• Adaptability and flexibility

SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at  and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.

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,…