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
& }1 d9 k+ m1 s7 h* Xchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
. l1 H  S/ b4 L& J8 jsupport for women and their families.  

" D, ~' A/ f5 m# [: m& vThe 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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
% C5 C* N5 z& z" [) gcommunity the agency serves.   
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$ U" r, ]! b7 g- X6 Z' M) |! gYWCA 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,
" X, o6 u, d  W) minnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
" |9 O6 U: t- K! D. B: ]execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:  

•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
+ K- m2 x7 V( R* ]& nthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
1 K! ~! S# [/ y4 ?the Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
! B  ~; q1 j1 n# _0 \6 c9 z; @including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  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
the board;  
•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
2 y3 m7 f) o9 K$ R6 y6 ithe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
/ C) F0 U% ^+ f; E9 {changing needs of the organization and community;
8 o3 |+ G) [% W/ a$ x•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
+ Y: i. [! Y! ]/ G7 b•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, 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
effectively and positively represent the association;

2 i! Z1 c" {7 ~6 u•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
7 y) s: o. \' ~& ]; m$ P. x& b. tthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
! t0 n9 |* B' q  G: I( Lperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
, n+ j- o1 u$ h5 D/ {% `the forthcoming year;  
6 l9 _7 a/ ?$ M•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
; [3 \. A( O: @8 qpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
7 W, b* t0 K+ ], z" ]4 N•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
9 x& {, p" A; |: faround decisions, plans and actions;
/ ?* p# ?# K$ R' V" t( z5 R$ ?•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
3 q7 `! p/ E; l, o/ o•  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
# Y8 _, M4 p8 u! D$ |•  Superior negotiation skills.

1 A1 I4 L9 m, Z8 F0 c. z# N# N0 w% y Required Professional Designation / Certification
# F& @' j' N! w' r•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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  g0 M  R; G6 S9 @0 ~Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
1 m# p  f) ]+ i, H•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
$ F/ g) G( x; u8 d' K) P5 vNetworking and Fundraising;
4 R1 ?' x, r( Y) q( f•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
0 H2 M$ u' u* a5 ]* jand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
1 y( ^  c" E& p5 T- icentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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