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
+ q& n: E8 x8 }1 o! u8 b% s- ]choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
# ?- z6 e1 l6 a( Yprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
! I/ ^. D" E  G) Wsupport for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
( J. z) b) `. G  [1 |) _this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
  q% f8 r' a' f* k, q" JEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
9 ~% X8 N/ a7 Q" Esurrounding 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
7 f! ~1 p1 v" o; Rcommunity the agency serves.   

$ Q1 c" X2 e7 _4 xYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
5 J8 g% y( j+ mthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

. r8 a- N3 U# i; n! B0 rResponsibilities
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& S3 k  y" a; mReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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7 d- V9 s+ f* F# G6 {& X) PSpecific responsibilities include:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
7 B! b* S& Q# Q. j9 j6 ]8 R4 othe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
0 z/ S4 s0 e: Z9 |the Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
6 w! b; t0 ?: z$ Senable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
4 m+ X/ ^7 ], g. t" \# {% O  xobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
& X7 D, C9 H( f  o•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
: y, v4 P# D  i•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
! v# }' y5 b2 t6 y! R•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
  N6 Q+ }5 Y: J$ Q! I1 \selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
# c8 K+ D& X3 f+ o7 ?$ p, \$ J•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

) q( B! ~3 f" N, k1 Q+ w•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
$ j2 N- d3 g5 zthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
8 n- [* U& X6 O" D% s+ w7 ?' W•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
" M* U0 ?$ \+ U& l# Eperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
" u8 c+ l1 i, P* v; l3 tYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
+ b( X  T; ]) H' Q* VForces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
0 T& L" N2 x" F; p; L+ M) ?•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
- b9 s8 ?8 g4 H# p: P•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
2 s, k6 ]# q  s•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
5 v5 s# N  s5 _# \+ S•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
2 P0 o: @. K0 o5 j7 {simultaneously;
' T4 P: g& r% ?5 P; J' b2 _•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
6 y+ o) X" i" ?! p! f; i8 I2 {rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
2 i$ j: I7 q5 O# Y. n# O( _" W•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
  y) d) p" X  m4 S•  Superior negotiation skills.

! ~7 D4 W1 e1 c- ?' i7 c+ c5 o Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
1 ^- A3 s: y! ~  T* o0 O$ j•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
. e/ O* ~* D7 M  r+ K; CNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
4 T- j. ^; K! [* E! _1 cand financial statements; and
3 s6 ^$ A1 [  |+ v' f* a! j7 F2 m•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
) q  M& H0 L4 Hcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
; X2 t/ ~* B" H. TYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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