Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
, c# F) U5 Q0 c3 Bchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
) n. I5 l7 e+ G, wprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
: U8 ]: q3 A% ]' A0 f. @support for women and their families.  
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4 V0 a. S" F3 m  E% xThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
! F6 n' b: p  UEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
7 L+ u; }, @7 C; R4 k; ^surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
& d; o! u  O: {! ?- zcommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
4 l9 B# b7 h, Oinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
6 [, m0 s- O1 n; n& ^$ u•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
& D- v, T; M' G7 {$ Zincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
4 r, d$ Q% _) z% z6 R8 `( p•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
4 Z+ u: [9 L7 [! l* tobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
3 n! L: Y1 _# othe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
7 D# ~# a" w: B1 T# ?6 b4 wchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
  `# I1 m# @4 }: {8 b•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
) A, g- `, D; h: Kselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
- _9 w0 s6 m6 O6 G9 Meffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
6 R0 r; h3 X, t; V5 F•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
- H7 S! C1 j  v, i: E: A' Dperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
" v( K1 m( n2 h6 J8 F: i, u/ sthe forthcoming year;  
0 v: W4 d) Y" N9 X•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
: {+ t7 T0 I3 jpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
6 @. S$ ~5 |$ [0 l7 Z2 k* lYWCA Canada; and
- }) c# ?" I% b' @: e4 X& U, z•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
% t) \/ y0 @& m: N6 TRequired Skills & Abilities
1 U% q6 e3 X3 t; t" U1 o, [1 w2 ]•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
2 S1 U3 n6 @# Taround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
1 P& w: j1 w5 c0 Land achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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9 ?( v+ u% H& m•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
. K  I$ K3 x% a& F2 {Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
1 I6 p. I& o" t6 g* band financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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