Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

- }0 H  m8 m$ j  I2 EYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
) t9 }; k5 p+ Y& R2 Lchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
! [+ o( i6 B4 m! c0 z) M, asupport for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
9 q5 N! [$ T1 B" j7 Ethinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
& }7 n% K$ u" z7 pthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
2 _7 F9 z, `, k, r7 M. `Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
* e$ e  ?) K9 `$ f8 t$ csurrounding 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
community the agency serves.   

6 `' z0 z  l) AYWCA 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,
& H! V" n: H& Y1 A8 N3 minnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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# y! C6 c, r8 J. ^Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
) O  k/ C! s, e# t! aexecution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
' z( h3 }9 f" B2 H* H0 U& w% kthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
0 U: _6 |4 m) q1 v+ Q- `including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
" O1 ?4 G3 b" K6 Fenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
2 ?" ]: V& Y; U, S•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
: m  d4 _. T4 Lthe board;  
7 h3 q; z) [) c; q( c+ B4 M3 x•  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;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
) Z) K8 I$ ?% K; h: J& o( y" Schanging 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;  
; L1 ]& _& s1 k8 x# m' {•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
" @% M' ]0 {$ n1 V•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
! j. T( X" \% S•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
* P0 |2 O( [: ~) e4 }! n. Z2 beffectively and positively represent the association;

7 g$ s% G- A) j2 H, J6 s3 D! k, _•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
the forthcoming year;  
7 x7 r8 R8 a0 X' ?•  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
YWCA Canada; and
$ C4 v* |+ \* c8 `) j8 a•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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( G  f8 x# Z  C/ q# S8 hRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
  R. D" V0 b' X8 P+ N* uaround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
0 E1 M+ v  T9 [+ A•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
, Z+ r- B. Y  \) {$ ^and achievable with realistic timeframes;
' o  D* i* P$ m" s8 N% r3 d+ h7 v•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
- I" Y& ^; |' c2 Z8 W4 osimultaneously;
) [$ |6 t9 ?) |, o: @! t+ n•  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
•  Superior negotiation skills.

! ^: Y$ I) s: z4 L" U0 [- L Required Professional Designation / Certification
5 |" _  ^, u# A- T9 M& n0 `- l•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
7 F0 F3 e% b- h7 P# {1 y0 }5 c•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
3 Y- [  h& H+ k* @: D. I9 B  q•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
8 A6 K$ H: \9 C5 labilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
9 D) f) A& O1 U4 Iand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
1 q% j& b% L/ L* [/ qcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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