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
/ A( X2 ]4 O" ~+ _, C# Q  Ichoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
, \0 ?5 d2 c$ x3 iprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
- n8 Z7 c6 U2 u6 rsupport for women and their families.  

The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
4 ~% F$ \3 W: b* d+ M  y; Othinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
/ w6 m; V% W8 F+ ethis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
; G% R; f, S. ?& X- x5 H: t$ \8 dEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
" J* N3 ]! I. c8 {/ Zsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
" t( e- l" L0 B, K1 }' c+ yEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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! v& P4 S7 h% g$ xYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
( d8 c4 w& W0 P4 A" O5 b2 ]' ]5 othe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
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Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

# D6 e3 Q- y$ e& rSpecific responsibilities include:  
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6 g. d3 i# E) Y3 v# \•  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
8 U& {5 H6 D* p# q3 Ythe Board of Directors;  
$ ]1 r. Y0 i1 l. V' f$ n•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
" R2 R" l$ {2 y- [enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
* v, H2 a4 \" A* ]6 A# pobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
+ M; q2 |0 e. |" S+ W•  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
4 c% e8 k! P) n! ^$ d; `  {' Kchanging needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
- l. [' v6 R1 d/ s' U; M& _" K) f' scommitments;
" i8 t2 U- k! a. `! H•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
/ k8 ]: u+ p) U8 w2 z) u•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
3 y2 A! v. A& \% I2 w) g2 iselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
' R9 j: p: S3 j, V% G2 B' q$ ]•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
- g+ ]1 f2 ?& r( h•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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. t+ ]( u, m, [0 P8 }; }  D•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
. R6 Q1 M% \5 Z4 S% L( Ythe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
! H8 F* n4 J- b# `. K5 s5 Uperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
/ u# o  J' D) H5 W! cthe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
% L! Z$ O$ W! N# apractices, 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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$ l6 E% l; w6 |% oRequired 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
around decisions, plans and actions;
  x, s% @/ S/ ~( A# ^2 w7 r•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
' k% a1 p! k  Nand achievable with realistic timeframes;
2 s1 F+ Q9 y$ e' n' x•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
$ S9 y$ s3 b4 L* _•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
& ?4 H! B5 H% q: V& nrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
, u1 A# y4 s- ]•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
: p  c5 g/ |+ t$ b$ Y, C•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
* B- S: d/ B+ ?•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
8 a/ q4 j4 |) _2 {3 rabilities;
•  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
' G1 g; P* R# S, g1 C# l- {7 [•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.

To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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