Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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' R+ c9 M! S) Q% ~- }3 mYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
9 i3 j: \, S- j/ C- tchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
6 O; l9 U8 }7 i% ~support for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
8 c1 w% S9 g) _4 n" ~! f0 f- vthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
# x8 |& o7 ^  \: Kthis multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
! a* ?' ~/ j" r* p2 S/ m) A& LEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
1 m2 Q2 r) F" B0 m7 x& D& _surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
% U* L/ {$ Y+ k  [9 |community the agency serves.   
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4 A/ i. J* C) ^- j6 }YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
2 j' x/ M" U9 f$ _3 j2 uthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
& Y! C& b4 v8 S; u' G1 winnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   
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Responsibilities

$ d4 s6 }7 U) |" g( bReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

0 J& g8 p! @& ?3 `' vSpecific responsibilities include:  
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4 ?; G, W% e7 N0 e  u( d& y•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
9 k4 ?9 f  m! |. K6 b: f2 T* Q+ }the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
( i) E, Q! F; E( xincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
. A& B& D, G  l! {7 W, z& B* ~•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
2 O# r0 s. ~( z6 K. M: N5 nobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
6 g8 o( x: y+ b1 N% S4 [" l•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
  C% M6 e: I- h! 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
( ^( G' m7 i0 ?, f8 \  ~changing needs of the organization and community;
/ Y  N  |  o6 X•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
$ j) C. a) X; p, Hcommitments;
* w, g. }# M3 U•  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;  
/ F. P, J: |# D•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
9 g! E8 T  Z7 a% t4 q# ]+ D•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;

•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
* F+ t$ }; i& u9 u' Q- H8 X; M; Sthe 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
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•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
% {+ d7 C/ V3 L7 q# ?7 @) apractices, 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
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% ?& k. r$ |7 F$ `) jRequired 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;
•  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;
4 P3 ?- j( \/ |+ [3 ]•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
( ?. @1 D1 H! A: g•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
) U/ W# U! f( Y( ~rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.
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5 `+ `/ ~* b5 K/ R Required Professional Designation / Certification
( x- i/ P) J% _8 r. c•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
6 m. U: B6 a3 t•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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3 K- \' |. e: |•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
Networking and Fundraising;
9 [* ~+ V) q/ r# s+ P5 i* [  f•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
' Q7 Y+ Q0 x3 y2 t* Rand financial statements; and
5 i# G+ u) T7 E3 m2 i•  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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