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
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
% o. v1 g3 g' @9 c# ]/ Mprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
! P4 A0 i! e1 T- K# J( Xthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
) o# S8 T2 c* E) X/ c$ Mthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
. i5 |! J8 Q! r& f4 f9 t" r+ N; Msurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
9 T0 ?  z* I( U; _& l( e. W$ F$ O8 ?community the agency serves.   
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1 W. w' v3 l/ h6 @6 l% H% q7 bYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
) s8 v0 F" G5 y$ _3 F% xthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
0 P5 u; K( ]3 sinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

/ y2 N& O/ ~) i& M: _( xReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
. T9 W6 G0 [- ~# Oexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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9 s. J+ n0 c# D' HSpecific responsibilities include:  
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2 V. i" c8 E/ ?•  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
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
/ u( `  k6 r' o' u8 F+ Q. genable 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
- \) y+ k- |/ w6 p/ F" L0 mthe board;  
8 }2 E1 k3 W- ?# N1 l) ]•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
0 g, k6 r! O# r8 a•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
0 Y: I$ i" n4 N% ]  Pthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
4 Q6 L1 H5 Z) z- b9 Ychanging 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;  
$ K1 g2 C, G# P: ?7 j. N& E( v) o9 s•  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
- B! w( T5 I: o+ N' `effectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
/ b; g) W6 {8 t/ P" _" q' y$ wthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
  V: N$ d$ f* c* a9 i% L•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
2 a4 d' J3 `2 l  n" bperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
8 V7 Y; ]# `, I3 p7 ?  h  Othe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
$ `" x: Q* V" j: r: z- i3 qpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
YWCA Canada; and
3 s. b: n' ~* o- {+ ?2 |# P" {•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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' \3 ?) v0 R7 u. H. U: j5 |Required Skills & Abilities
# o- s% \  b, S•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
* ~  H( @6 F7 ]4 o# x•  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;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
( K; p2 a9 e/ I3 ~; m9 f. A0 Yrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

6 x9 L1 r; @" }) O: Q8 Z8 m1 cRequired Experience
# K# U$ u/ T1 m6 {4 `  l+ \•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
, _+ A& e4 I) `4 a+ kabilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
' d, L6 U2 c4 Y# _  BNetworking and Fundraising;
6 w/ g4 Y7 b0 Q' z# e•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
- V2 L7 e( D) T4 _/ O" Jand financial statements; and
6 w  a0 ~. I0 L/ q  a8 s•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
" S; C: O9 I* ]. h" E* p) N, ^centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
3 s2 ?( A4 A2 JYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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$ Y$ U1 l9 W0 i6 t$ H2 l% g  UEmployment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
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