Membership - Member Services - Member Services Agent

We’re Hiring
Member Service Agent
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver

Full-time
Hybrid

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 more than 180,000 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

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)
- Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
- Virtual My Wellness program, including access to SOCAN fitness facility for employees based in Toronto
- 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
The Member Service Agent is responsible for delivering excellent customer service via all methods of communication (both in English and French) to our songwriter, screen composer, and publisher members, in addition to applicants and the general public. You will work with the various stakeholders to resolve account inquiries, help educate our members about SOCAN, and proactively identify any and all opportunities to maximize efforts in getting members paid.

WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as the primary contact for members and the general public who contact SOCAN’s contact Centre.
- Respond to callers (inbound or outbound) in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
- Perform inbound requests/tasks with short cycle times
- Document and track inbound queries and maintain SLA’s by providing updates to members regarding status and progress to ensure timely resolution of queries while adhering to Member Query Policy and Procedures
- Promote self-service to members and non-members by referring queries to SOCAN website
- Liaise with other Departments as required for any technical/processing queries as required
- Develop and maintain a high awareness of SOCAN’s services, service issues, the department structure and responsibilities
- Keep informed of goals, policies and procedures in the Information Centre
- Self-monitor and measure performance against the Information Centre’s standards of customer satisfaction
- Recognize trends or changes in types of calls or callers’ questions. Inform Direct reports and peers of new trends and/or changes
- Administrative functions, which include but are not limited to: Research of work registration forms, handling advance requests, cue sheet submissions and queries, underpayment questions etc.
- Other duties as required, which are directly related to the key responsibilities of the position

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary diploma/degree or relevant working experience Minimum 2 years’ customer service/customer care experience
- Music industry experience or demonstrates a strong passion or involvement in the music industry

COMPETENCIES
- Strong interest in the music industry and business (background preferred)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English is required
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
- Superior telephone manners, including good telephone etiquette, voice quality, diction and articulation
- Superior listening skills
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Proficiency in keyboard skills with a minimum speed of 35-40 words per minute
- Ability and willingness to adapt to changes in structure and policy and procedures
- Willingness to upgrade skills with ongoing related and corporate education and training
- Knowledge and appreciation of the Canadian music industry, SOCAN, and copyright is an asset

**ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATION**:
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.

HOW TO APPLY

LI-DNI