Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

$ T6 \  x- i/ L: L' G9 yYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
" x  `. c( x1 uchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
; h' M- H5 `. `% sprogramming 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
thinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
3 m( `/ n! Z0 T: E/ h& ~Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
4 I  Y7 V+ b4 fthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
' x" ^/ u6 P" s) n+ K$ ginnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

. X  x; Z6 `7 @8 UReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

Specific responsibilities include:  

•  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;  
+ Q; u! Y$ i9 @: N0 U8 C; s•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
  G) ~% d4 f3 N2 B, a. m* y. p! \including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
$ L0 S0 }4 d% H% V3 O: c4 m4 }. Menable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
' f% N* d' A' F/ t•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
8 J+ ?; G: h- \: @0 M; b% wobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
5 M+ _# X9 T; T•  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;
5 g. }( k& o7 `•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
0 |( i. N2 `5 q/ D: z9 v) Z% }2 jchanging needs of the organization and community;
' O5 O# C5 @8 ^•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
1 M0 c- e5 g1 b# u•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
, c% f& R6 X) c7 n- c* pselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
; V" E6 q- D+ N2 B9 I  O•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
- \0 ^7 K) c! A. e6 I, \effectively and positively represent the association;

9 o/ w) ~5 s1 q( f7 i  w•  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
6 T$ Q. T: W5 w. A, V5 V! eperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
1 d: k+ y  }% S; I1 Z% \$ p5 |the forthcoming year;  
•  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
•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
0 b3 [; M3 ]; K, ]' Y  t5 [•  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;
: Q/ ~& Y7 h2 k) M•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
* v3 t) u. e9 D' \•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
0 I" p" x# l6 b/ {9 b  z2 J9 f•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
! q2 L1 J8 ~- ^0 Q& l5 y5 X% lsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
& H9 N2 J" R- ^5 A9 }) I; _6 z•  Superior negotiation skills.
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+ W0 p* Y+ {  _2 ~: D6 u9 p Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

: M. ?! P  ?: jRequired Experience
, c- G% N/ v. r/ d( `•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
; K3 s# t# q2 L; r  V& N6 C/ u. yNetworking and Fundraising;
9 {) k& e  ^/ Y( R) d•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
  y( J' D7 z9 Fand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
9 y7 s: G: a9 \) jcentered perspective.

* D/ J: E: V: C) L) w# t5 L7 cTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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