Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

, ~$ j, L/ j. vYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
# o/ _5 [7 o1 G1 z; [) x+ S, _choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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6 K% ~( X7 S$ Q- z4 P* D8 \The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
& c7 O0 I6 X/ J4 O8 fthinking 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
8 j/ z+ n) _! A1 DEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
8 Y) T- ]- D2 Ucommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
# {7 K. [6 r, S5 Z. V# Ethe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities
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9 ^/ ^3 K5 X( b  P1 \1 AReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
/ ]2 v0 D; s2 W8 C4 ?' s' Yexecution of the YWCA Strategy

5 v; u- F3 e5 S1 o1 B: gSpecific 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
" d# s$ i. j7 {. y9 [the Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
0 J% M( z/ t0 U& d4 I' Rincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
$ z. Y# o) Y1 ]( {, u* v7 N% v0 ]enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
# N1 I6 |0 j' B$ C•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
! P8 o; x" g1 ?( w7 {- o0 _: ~5 Yobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
! L; ^% v' r( Rthe board;  
6 G' Z3 @# ^7 ^! o3 h•  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;
, M' T' N% ^8 l6 ^, p•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
( I. y# Q6 k+ ^( i0 Achanging needs of the organization and community;
& b# r, H) U/ g; g7 r' ^  K$ p•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
& s7 v5 V( G3 K/ a: r" c% Rcommitments;
•  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;  
2 y4 I2 a4 K& a•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
( v! }, G, s7 {effectively and positively represent the association;

4 z& R& E% ~& C: X' k•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
. u7 Y% Q# I% w$ c) }2 E•  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
! a. r9 J' p5 y% j& r* othe forthcoming year;  
4 c) B7 [9 a6 z9 ~) `- s•  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
2 n9 j) Z6 L- d$ v•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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/ t% \) S  H4 U- N" t8 xRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
% U) \- |$ h* L. V" }# W•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
  b1 A$ w9 R* D8 z8 H•  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
9 O" t2 V5 U( v( ?- rsimultaneously;
8 @- _. }6 c# \6 G* h& G$ E/ F•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
- A$ |6 r( E. Q3 Q3 N1 O•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
2 e9 M# d: R- G; G& h•  Superior negotiation skills.
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2 m9 m( T- {, D Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

4 w3 M8 L" }7 M: o1 HRequired Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
7 _* H  ]# s5 h/ ~# \. u/ z2 l•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
' ~9 h5 d& a7 ^; Y1 M$ GNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
and financial statements; and
; D6 V$ I* ~- n, j' \4 L, A9 O•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
- b6 n5 }3 A+ H" Gcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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