Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

: S) G: Y0 n" |( @& C0 GYWCA 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
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
* u. s' T0 r1 i# x/ hsupport 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
7 O) N8 a( l# F' v# lthis 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
( h2 A2 x1 m+ s/ j- ?Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
- m( t' E3 g' K  `# Lthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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( ~- v2 n0 A! a, nReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

- r% h7 u' Q3 o( u) F! X/ kSpecific responsibilities include:  
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2 }& P- A  t9 O8 I& [" K; L5 D- ]•  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
% V/ Y0 j4 e& ythe Board of Directors;  
, W, R1 v2 f1 y) I4 s8 q7 P, j•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
- @: M* b! z  y7 L1 k) X•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
( \0 E- ?$ Y$ d% f  h9 Nobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
, o' c1 J0 r- e8 ]•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
7 L: ^) G6 c, ?' c. z- S# z% a•  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
, l7 e0 k. W! ?! @$ Nchanging 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;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
3 ]  t# r) M, I: B2 wselection, 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;

+ g0 M7 R. F7 \/ @•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
% p) H0 W, R8 U8 R! n! athe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
3 m) R% V( S+ v8 rperformance 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
) H! v/ j- ^- V8 N0 n' q! a) S% IYWCA Canada; and
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
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
- v! b! _& z$ y) X4 daround 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
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
9 Y% b1 x; w: L4 f6 N, L•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
' h3 o% {! h- ^0 r  Z1 G0 Xrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
( H1 ~7 Z: M9 n4 i/ K( ]% f$ U•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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$ r/ r/ `( o! O/ t- XRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
9 [! n$ `# @& b5 }  l, _•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
+ P8 I9 d/ O4 n! o5 O2 Y•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
& j6 X6 f; @& V2 X5 M. D, J5 G+ l, }•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
) }% D. U. N$ b( ~, B# u* c. rcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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