Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  

YWCA 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
& ~( G- P5 r- l8 k- g5 Zprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
support for women and their families.  
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  t1 x) E( [: B2 wThe 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 $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
) u1 {& u: F! m& YEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
7 [# L3 J% T7 V9 t6 ~: L$ H1 R: [7 athe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
/ W0 A: S7 Y% d) hinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

6 O0 ^- N1 S2 \8 ~$ o8 K: E5 d6 oResponsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
- s- {4 v, A; s) `# Rexecution of the YWCA Strategy

+ M4 ?9 g7 L2 X9 R) ~" K3 KSpecific 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
- W, I0 a, o/ C  C5 y+ ^the Board of Directors;  
% v# P+ h) L8 v7 a& ~•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
9 y! u) r# `' u* Lincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
( L9 l3 U5 t9 A2 L) E; i- m8 i7 M9 Jenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
# v1 o3 Q0 E$ B$ y5 u0 {, ]•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
9 ^, t8 m) b2 q4 x' @& c5 |objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
/ w2 f0 U- v0 g5 H0 m7 ithe board;  
# ^0 G$ C7 ~# v* |: `3 U•  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;
* j$ c! r% h' Y" b+ u: L  U; `•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
; s  ?. B4 |5 s% \  A. M  uchanging needs of the organization and community;
/ v7 w, A: ~. L4 T% b•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
; h& M+ }. x! I+ P•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
, _, G# c' C( H8 E& ?/ ?8 {8 F4 |0 S•  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
effectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
+ j3 I% d+ }7 `: k% M( athe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
  c. F2 J  g; e4 V•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
" S8 L9 O! K7 b0 B9 Sperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
4 M7 v7 ?# J! ^4 r; o1 athe forthcoming year;  
3 v  K# g/ l" T•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
+ D9 J4 d* _" N( epractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
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8 D( `+ h: M. H2 R6 P3 {5 H& X6 F•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
  
Required Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
1 E5 N) D& I' \/ \& P9 Q•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
around decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
0 g6 N% B, x9 E- c•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
/ i- h5 K% V! {2 j•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
9 P' @- \! I  ~9 u: Osimultaneously;
9 U( W% ]/ D6 Y! m& V; J& ~•  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
" K4 s$ ]* S- a: D" u1 x4 d•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
4 i. \3 C0 w) x; r•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
* X; L0 \. {( I5 ]•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
0 n: L8 G$ T3 x; Y; [•  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
; p1 F7 p: H$ Icentered perspective.

- L8 c" e7 b5 j2 @5 G( aTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
# L2 u  G3 Q3 Y6 c4 q5 CYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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