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
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
& ?- G% Q& l- `2 x' tsupport for women and their families.  
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! U, u! O, J  g  y8 h! U& l/ rThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
# C. m: y6 I, q! m# b- R: m* Ethinking 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 $8 million, YWCA
: E0 ^# g; T$ v4 X5 ]6 O4 aEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
3 ^3 ^% j: d* r4 P8 \; x$ Tsurrounding 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
$ U" Y/ J* T+ i, Rcommunity the agency serves.   
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
% K) s" G; Y  i0 }6 f5 R5 G# Pthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
' d5 i/ x/ I8 U* Uinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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  g; k) V% O5 Y" OResponsibilities
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, r5 z) d5 R3 xReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution 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
0 B1 E, r1 [/ {/ h8 g  xthe Board of Directors;  
, s9 Y" _) {6 L4 O- `( _6 m•  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
1 R2 B9 O" H) H  }objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
8 _: G  \6 O# q+ t  }/ Y) o) B' u•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
, w: e6 ^5 r; s•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
& ^- L, f4 z5 x' U. ~; rthe 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;
( q: d. t8 _4 }7 S  U2 \, U; Y2 J•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
commitments;
& A! R4 {% D0 z0 J6 n$ L, t/ L" s•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
7 R2 I+ v8 x1 ?. Y; N8 eselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
; |' n6 s/ Y* L: l% E9 E•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
% A) W- o' N+ c# |8 N) y$ teffectively and positively represent the association;
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5 o# @" s: ]) U4 f& z•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
. g$ P# w$ [7 F; s( g, ?& s0 b/ qthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
$ N/ h* c) [, q, Y5 s3 u•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
9 f" H+ B  B9 mperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
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
6 S9 ~+ o9 O# ?$ a! S: o9 O4 V•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
. Q, w$ w) m9 d: k  k' S•  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;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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  p! e. H* c) Q1 O•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
  m% V! m: L, g7 N* ?2 j% s•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
% n5 `9 q, h1 A; H$ ^•  Superior negotiation skills.
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7 L+ H6 B$ a* |: R6 Z0 Z! X Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
! z/ Q5 E6 ^' ~2 J! N•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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/ S# v; m7 \3 j1 W6 ?" r5 ~; n•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
; p7 F8 L4 l0 K* }( @7 FNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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