Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

: L" s6 @. ^; _0 u+ f" ?2 VYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
3 r, g% K) Q5 G4 S7 ]$ A- Zchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
  G3 H7 G9 x6 {# k/ eprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
) f" A! A& k1 ?  W* T' n7 csupport for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
: C. _* i  d2 l- G6 Fthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
8 c$ o0 }+ f2 t1 nthis 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
9 E! K* a( N; T. j6 p6 c3 @surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
9 @& t( \- s: o0 q  lEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

& L! t" @" @0 a3 w9 X! ]YWCA 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,
; r6 a+ V6 ~0 n- v% W+ k4 U. `innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities

6 K3 u. a6 y  A* v, HReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
" n) w7 h& w( cexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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9 Y1 k2 b8 n- j& H+ T! lSpecific responsibilities include:  
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4 P  d- ]  r" f( o•  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
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
) {* L2 R# ?) H•  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
1 p7 ]* e: j/ m, T; {! Fthe board;  
& D) T1 X3 }1 O, ]% J1 c3 O# i•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
! G. ^6 J6 n1 T& q" [; u: `* j•  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
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
+ l9 Y$ c/ N% ]commitments;
* [1 b% \- w7 a" U: @•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
# J* k+ K9 |# {: |•  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
2 S2 {: V/ |  ~; P3 e6 m+ I2 f3 {effectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
: Q/ J/ r6 q, |performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
, a" h. }7 d, P' I. ]) F5 L9 Q+ Xthe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
9 q2 R3 D. i: a5 `! ipractices, 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
Forces.  
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0 Y. N% N8 S; P8 S! J% lRequired Skills & Abilities
4 `: k$ M$ t: v1 \; z! q•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
1 P$ p) z% i! I+ maround decisions, plans and actions;
- d: F! Z1 }4 }) ^•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
- O! M1 t- a5 v, Q9 l•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
5 y" D% s0 @$ ~% R3 qand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
/ {- F4 r; s& @; f7 X7 j6 B& w) csimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
5 H# x# n1 _+ T9 p8 N) p•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
6 f( L, K- l: E2 c& T# x•  Superior negotiation skills.
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1 M0 P! z0 d1 f! y& I4 E Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

( Q* W+ T- d3 E# u% {Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
, s* F. t, Q5 ^9 g$ c•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
. Q3 ]4 [5 G8 _, Dabilities;
•  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
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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( \" q6 q* L+ {! yTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
# Q8 T- o, H$ UYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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