Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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' Z' \/ x: ^  a: `- q) EYWCA 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
$ D7 Z1 W( n, t6 o) o4 B; Xprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
3 H. h5 y8 \  h& g  qsupport for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
3 J/ t/ f8 V+ [, y% p; cthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
% ?: @* W2 E! p2 U6 Q. Othis 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
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
' O9 c+ `* X, m* J6 ecommunity the agency serves.   

YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
& c8 e) y. M9 h" I; \5 Q% U3 L$ Gthe 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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7 c, ^  q1 Z* B$ i- X4 F) }$ w3 R. RResponsibilities
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& @( c' V& u1 [, LReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
$ k! E: `# L$ g! A, ]# k; rexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific 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
the Board of Directors;  
" b3 |- e% s& ]$ R•  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;
•  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
the board;  
& H* h9 @0 _! d# H  _2 R5 a- M•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
4 v. U$ B8 L0 F6 g& Q6 l•  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
/ W& ^+ i9 x# F' i/ e: tchanging needs of the organization and community;
8 q4 ?, x' p0 B/ T9 M1 h2 ^/ g•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
* l: d0 D$ A6 M% k: qcommitments;
7 h) \$ d* e. `/ f2 u/ r6 K# `•  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;  
) L4 W8 b, j  G& N: k4 q•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
9 H( l6 g4 H$ ~( V2 n6 i& c, Jeffectively and positively represent the association;

" V# Z0 X2 e' z& C/ N•  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
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
, q" }& I1 a. X7 e) Y+ Rthe forthcoming year;  
# J6 O* K& O1 H7 q, z•  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
1 y- L! s: X% F, M5 }2 QYWCA Canada; and
- W" i- G, }6 S0 l6 h6 \8 ~7 k7 I•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
# `* l; [8 z8 _2 }7 b. o2 D/ Z) v•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
7 A' S: N3 C! M' p. A% {/ {9 W•  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;
: T9 ]) B# {0 h1 c•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
/ j3 P  P7 t' g5 h# q( ~+ \simultaneously;
" L. d* r' g3 G•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
- X3 b! E4 }. F0 Q6 x6 V# G•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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* q0 j& Z) |4 K0 G: ~8 f& [0 ?- n Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
$ w% ], ?! C7 G1 l9 M' |% T7 i•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
- z6 v9 i% h, \5 s7 e% [& ]•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
3 {8 y% {- E- b( Kand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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! s+ x. z, A4 k' l4 i! ?3 tTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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