Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
; K7 m9 p4 N9 q) Eprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
+ f& F$ X. l/ o4 Z/ K- f) Cthinking 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
7 F; L' h7 y8 m4 x  s& h8 }( ^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
community the agency serves.   

; e* b3 ?, N# 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,
& c# B/ d; u% `) Z, j  M! Minnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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5 p# p4 \9 A0 [, f* f$ @Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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Specific responsibilities include:  
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•  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
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•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
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$ G3 y$ }3 O) W+ n8 x•  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
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( ?3 n$ a+ e! x5 ~, Q+ n% R•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
+ y0 f: ?" ^" z$ E•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
3 P( o+ t* [6 \0 H! z0 r; `5 X1 ythe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing 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;  
3 o$ D; ?) _, w% Y# x9 }; u1 L•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
. q( F+ ~- @: H7 ~* I# w. |' S•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
' V  l# D' S# {8 o' q2 L•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
7 w- Z1 l! p0 C# H* Q% T0 xeffectively and positively represent the association;

  {6 v/ X5 W: J* o4 w•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
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•  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;  
3 x0 m6 A5 r: W•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
$ k7 o; p2 }7 J. ?% l% \+ \practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
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•  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;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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  }, s3 J- @! N" V! u•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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4 }  F& o$ x% o8 K2 R•  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
! n8 A) ^' F. b  Q9 |3 @* Q6 X•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
5 H( ~/ C% N: \: z& A% q! l1 I3 ?: ]& D•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
! O0 O) F) l' o. A6 habilities;
, d( o: ~" h' i3 M•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
4 D) e9 ]+ {- |% iNetworking and Fundraising;
1 u9 V0 F. j, \•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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5 D% e: Z7 N- q) L0 ?2 `9 d  ?& y$ T•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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  w, x# _7 t7 g1 z3 |% DTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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